3 Altcoins To Watch In The First Week Of March 2026

Several altcoins are entering the first week of March with notable catalysts that could drive short-term volatility and trading opportunities. With technical indicators signaling rising capital inflows in some cases, broader macro and geopolitical factors continue to shape overall market direction. 

Thus, BeInCrypto has analysed three altcoins that, based on external factors and developments, could observe a rise or fall in the first week of March.

Polygon (POL)

Polygon is preparing for the Lisovo Hardfork on March 4, introducing smart contract improvements and enhanced wallet support. The upgrade includes better Count Leading Zeros compatibility, flexible fee tuning, and stronger transaction reliability. Network upgrades often influence native token sentiment, positioning POL for potential volatility.

POL price may benefit from this development as buying pressure strengthens. The Money Flow Index shows capital inflows rising, signaling improving investor confidence. Sustained demand could push POL above $0.109 resistance. A confirmed breakout may open the path toward $0.120 in the near term.

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However, rising geopolitical tensions could weigh on altcoins broadly. In that scenario, POL may correct below $0.104 support. A further drop toward $0.099, aligned with the 61.8% Fibonacci level, would invalidate the bullish outlook and reinforce downside risk for the Polygon price.

Chiliz (CHZ)

CHZ price is trading at $0.033 at the time of writing, remaining below the $0.034 resistance level. The token has shown sensitivity to broader macro market cues. Without strong independent catalysts, Chiliz continues to follow overall crypto market sentiment for direction.

Chiliz announced that from the first week of March, its Fan Token revenue protocol will fund $CHZ buybacks and burns. This development expands utility beyond governance. If bullish momentum builds, CHZ could break $0.034 and $0.036, targeting $0.038 as near-term support.

However, persistent bearish macro conditions may derail recovery efforts. CHZ recently formed a Death Cross, signaling weakening trend momentum. Continued downside pressure could push the price below $0.032 and $0.030. Such a move would invalidate the bullish thesis and reinforce broader bearish control.

Hyperliquid (HYPE)

HYPE price is trading at $30 at the time of writing, holding above a month-long uptrend support line. The Chaikin Money Flow indicator shows strengthening inflows. Rising capital participation suggests improving investor confidence and reinforces short-term structural support for Hyperliquid price action.

CMF moving above the zero line signals sustained net inflows into HYPE. Increased buying pressure could push the price beyond $33 resistance. A breakout toward $36 may follow. Clearing that level would open a path toward $40, strengthening the ongoing bullish recovery structure.

However, Hyperliquid faces a 9.91 million HYPE token unlock this week, valued at $305 million. If the new supply is not absorbed, selling pressure may rise. A breakdown below $28 could send the price toward $25, invalidating the bullish thesis and uptrend support.