Over the past week, the crypto market has shown signs of something familiar—Bitcoin holding its dominance, but altcoins quietly (and in some cases, not so quietly) stealing the stage.
With XRP, Cardano, Stellar, and Hyperlane posting eye-popping double-digit gains, and Ethereum seeing renewed ETF inflows, a clear shift in capital rotation is underway. Bitcoin's strong performance, largely ETF-driven, has provided the liquidity ignition, but attention is now moving fast into altcoins with strong narratives or bullish catalysts.
This rotation feels less speculative and more institutionally calibrated. XRP is riding high on legal clarity and stablecoin innovation. Ethereum is basking in ETF tailwinds and scaling upgrades. Solana and Cardano are drawing attention with real-world partnerships and blockchain adoption in finance and public sector use cases. Even meme-driven and retail-friendly assets like DOGE and HYPER are joining the rally, albeit with very different structures. The overall behavior points to a market increasingly willing to diversify beyond BTC, with capital hunting next-cycle winners.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Price Change (7D): +9.07% Current Price: $118,696.55
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BitcoinOver the past week, the crypto market has shown signs of something familiar—Bitcoin holding its dominance, but altcoins quietly (and in some cases, not so quietly) stealing the stage. With XRP, Cardano, Stellar, and Hyperlane posting eye-popping double-digit gains, and Ethereum seeing renewed ETF inflows, a clear shift in capital rotation is underway. Bitcoin's strong performance—largely ETF-driven—has provided the liquidity ignition, but attention is now moving fast into altcoins with strong narratives or bullish catalysts.
This rotation feels less speculative and more institutionally calibrated. XRP is riding high on legal clarity and stablecoin innovation. Ethereum is basking in ETF tailwinds and scaling upgrades. Solana and Cardano are drawing attention with real-world partnerships and blockchain adoption in finance and public sector use cases. Even meme-driven and retail-friendly assets like DOGE and HYPER are joining the rally, albeit with very different structures.
The overall behavior points to a market increasingly willing to diversify beyond BTC, with capital hunting next-cycle winners.'s price rally has been driven by record-breaking ETF inflows, surging past $118,000. BlackRock’s IBIT became the fastest ETF to hit $80 billion AUM, and institutional buying is now outpacing daily BTC issuance by 22x. Trump’s executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve added further bullish fuel. Retail wallets have declined, while whale accumulation continues, indicating strong institutional confidence.
Forecast
Bitcoin is printing higher lows with RSI currently at 67.41, suggesting healthy momentum but not yet overbought. If BTC closes above $113,788, the breakout could extend toward $122,000 in the short term. Strong support lies near $110,500. As ETF inflows stay aggressive and volatility contracts, BTC looks poised to test $125,000 by late July.
XRP (XRP)
Price Change (7D): +24.78% Current Price: $2.84
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XRP surged after Ripple's partial victory against the SEC and speculation over an XRP ETF. The protocol's recent 2.5.0 upgrade improved token management and network security. Ripple's collaboration with BNY Mellon for RLUSD stablecoin custody and its push for a U.S. bank charter further strengthened institutional trust. Grayscale’s ETF inclusion and Ripple's potential settlement have boosted confidence.
Forecast
XRP has broken out with increasing volume and rising RSI, indicating bullish momentum. It faces minor resistance at $2.90, with support around $2.50. If XRP sustains above $2.80, it could retest $3.10. RSI is hovering near 65, showing potential room for continuation, though overbought zones may lead to short-term consolidation.
Ethereum (ETH)
Price Change (7D): +17.17% Current Price: $2,996.63
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Ethereum posted major ETF inflows, crossing $6.1 billion, as BlackRock redirected part of its capital from BTC to ETH. Institutional confidence grew with SharpLink’s $475M ETH purchase and GameSquare’s $100M Ethereum-backed treasury. The network's zkEVM integration and EIP upgrades further enhanced speed and cost efficiency. Ethereum’s role in DeFi and Layer-2 dominance remain key narratives.
Forecast
ETH is approaching the psychological $3,000 resistance with RSI around 64, suggesting continued upside. If price holds above $2,950, ETH could challenge $3,150–$3,200. A healthy pullback to $2,850 would reset indicators without breaking the trend. With ETF flows rising and gas-efficient upgrades, medium-term trajectory looks bullish.
Solana (SOL)
Price Change (7D): +7.65% Current Price: $163.20
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Solana's growth is backed by a $200M investment from Upexi and the minting of $250M USDC, highlighting DeFi strength. SOL saw a 32% increase in transactions and $72M staked in ETFs. Memecoins like PUMP also gained traction on Solana. Bullish Exchange’s integration and strong RWA tokenization solidify SOL’s position as an institutional-grade blockchain.
Forecast
SOL’s RSI is nearing 60 with steady volume, suggesting room for upside. Support lies around $150 and resistance at $170. If momentum continues, SOL could break above $170 to test $180. A consolidation between $155–$165 would strengthen the base before another rally.
Cardano (ADA)
Price Change (7D): +27.46% Current Price: $0.7464
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ADA surged on the back of strategic alliances with NASA, FC Barcelona, and UNDP, along with a $15M adoption fund. The foundation also boasts $659M in reserves. Whale activity has increased amid ecosystem upgrades like Reeve (ERP integration), Bodega Market for privacy-focused prediction markets, and tokenized lithium reserves in Argentina.
Forecast
ADA is showing strong momentum with RSI near 70. It may face resistance around $0.78, while $0.68 acts as short-term support. If price sustains above $0.74, ADA could test $0.80–$0.82, but a pullback is likely if RSI enters overbought territory. Still bullish in structure.
Stellar (XLM)
Price Change (7D): +88.77% Current Price: $0.4579
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Stellar's Protocol 23 upgrade enhanced NFT functionality and system performance, attracting institutional capital. PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin integration on Stellar’s network turbocharged transaction volume and broadened adoption. The upgrade also added features like state archival and multiplexed accounts, aligning XLM with next-gen blockchain infrastructure.
Forecast
XLM’s RSI is nearing 74, firmly in the overbought zone, indicating strong bullish pressure but possible short-term exhaustion. Next resistance lies at $0.50, with a support base near $0.42. A slight retracement toward $0.44 could stabilize the rally. Long-term momentum remains intact with institutional tailwinds.
Hyperlane (HYPER)
Price Change (7D): +326.64% Current Price: $0.4381
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HYPER exploded after a South Korean exchange listing, jumping nearly 445% in under two days. The surge broke through May’s resistance highs. The token formed a bullish structure with higher lows, though volatility remains intense. Only 17.5% of the supply is circulating, which could lead to dilution as monthly unlocks occur.
Forecast
HYPER's RSI shows bearish divergence, signaling short-term cooling despite strong OBV. Support lies at $0.442; a break below this could send it toward $0.35. If bulls reclaim $0.66, it may reinitiate upward momentum. Traders should monitor for consolidation or breakout from the $0.45 zone.
Dogecoin (DOGE)
Price Change (7D): +17.81% Current Price: $0.2024
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Dogecoin rallied amid speculation that Tesla could adopt DOGE for payments. The buzz increased with ETF approval odds now at 75%, following the SEC’s fast-track decision process. Musk’s continued influence and meme community support fuel DOGE's market behavior, as institutional demand edges upward.
Forecast
DOGE is stabilizing near $0.20 with RSI around 62. Resistance is expected near $0.215 while support sits at $0.19. If bulls push above $0.215, DOGE could reach $0.23. Momentum remains bullish but not overheated, making it a candidate for gradual upside.
Cronos (CRO)
Price Change (7D): +28.46% Current Price: $0.1046
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CRO jumped following Trump Media’s ETF news and further surged due to Crypto.com’s custodial role in a newly announced ETF. The listing approval and regulatory clearance reinvigorated investor interest. Network upgrades continue to improve performance and adoption outlook.
Forecast
CRO has cleared $0.10 resistance with RSI near 68. Short-term target lies at $0.11–$0.115. A healthy support sits at $0.096. A retracement is possible but uptrend structure remains intact. RSI suggests continuation likely with strong ETF-driven interest.
Sui (SUI)
Price Change (7D): +20.1% Current Price: $3.52
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Sui’s integration with Threshold’s tBTC and Bluefin’s $43B trading volume significantly boosted institutional interest. The $500M Bitcoin liquidity onboarding has propelled DeFi activity and helped SUI price gain traction. These developments align SUI with major Layer-1 and DeFi infrastructure plays.
Forecast
SUI’s RSI sits at 66, indicating strong but stable momentum. It’s approaching resistance at $3.60, with support near $3.30. If volume persists and breaks $3.60, price may run toward $3.80. Trend remains bullish with on-chain metrics supporting further growth.
Closing Thoughts
This week’s movements feel less like random hype and more like the beginning of a strategic capital flow into Layer 1s, DeFi foundations, and regulated infrastructure coins. Altcoins with institutional narratives, XRP (legal clarity and ETF buzz), ETH (scaling + ETFs), SOL (real-world tokenization), and ADA (NGO and government integrations), are gaining traction not just because of price action but due to maturing ecosystems.
The standout performers like HYPER and XLM indicate speculative appetite is returning, particularly for newly listed tokens and payment-centric networks. Meanwhile, BTC remains the anchor, its ETF-driven growth is legitimizing the entire space and creating room for altcoins to expand.
Next week could be critical. If alt momentum holds while BTC stays stable, the narrative may fully shift from "when alt season?" to “how deep will it go?”