Large crypto holders are accumulating Aave, Uniswap, and Moonriver as of late September 2026. Data from Santiment and Nansen indicates that these investors are employing distinct strategies for each asset, ranging from long-term accumulation to speculative momentum plays.
Wallets holding between 100 000 and 1 million AAVE tokens acquired approximately 190 000 units since September 28, valued at roughly $30 million. This activity coincides with the Aave V4 protocol surpassing $400 million in active loans, with the token currently trading near $160.
Uniswap saw whale accumulation of 1.13 million tokens, worth about $10 million, during a price decline from $9.66 to $8.45. Despite this recent buying, total whale holdings for UNI remain lower than levels recorded earlier in September, suggesting a partial recovery of previous positions.
Moonriver represents a more speculative investment, with top addresses increasing their balances by over 11% following a 79% price surge within 24 hours. Given its market capitalization of approximately $22 million, the asset remains highly sensitive to capital inflows and market volatility.
Market participants are monitoring macroeconomic indicators, including US inflation data and Federal Reserve policy expectations. Future price trends for these altcoins may be influenced by broader economic conditions following the US midterm elections in November 2026.
