Bitcoin surged to a never-before-seen price peak of $122,838 last month, prompting speculation that the delayed post-halving crypto bull run may soon get here.
This upward momentum has reignited interest in leading altcoins and some of the best meme coins alike. Over the past year, tokens such as XRP, TRON, Solana, Sui Network, Pepe, Trump, SPX6900, and FartCoin have each set record highs.
Adding to the sense that a major gold rush is about to begin, U.S. regulators are moving closer towards introducing long-awaited rules for the crypto industry. Just last week, the SEC revealed Project Crypto, an ambitious framework aimed at modernizing securities regulation and bringing long-sought clarity to the digital asset sector.
With bullish signs flashing “buy” or “HODL”, many analysts believe the following crypto altcoins could smash through previous price ceilings in the near-term.
Ripple (XRP): Backed by Banks and the UN, Could This Cross-Border Payments Crypto Set Another Price Record Before 2026?
On July 18, Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) hit a fresh record high of $3.65, overtaking its previous 2018 milestone of $3.40. Prices have since eased to around $3.33, a decline of roughly 8.8%, but with a staggering 8% rebound over the past day, momentum appears to be returning.
XRP’s edge lies in its lightning-fast settlement times, negligible transaction costs, and global payments infrastructure that bypasses traditional banking intermediaries. Its efficiency has attracted institutional adoption and even endorsements from major organizations, including the United Nations.
A landmark moment arrived in 2023 when a U.S. court ruled that XRP’s retail sales do not constitute securities, removing a key legal cloud over the asset. That lawsuit was formally closed earlier this year, fuelling renewed investment.
Over the last 12 months, XRP has skyrocketed by 441%, quadrupling Bitcoin’s 104% gain during the same period.
Technical indicators support further strength: the Relative Strength Index (RSI) currently sits at 62, suggesting heavy buying momentum. Additionally, XRP has surged 41% in the last month, handily beating Bitcoin’s 7% rise.
July saw XRP trade consistently above its 30-day moving average, driven by heavy buying pressure. Now, with solid support forming near $3, downside risk is minimal.
A bullish flag pattern that developed between late 2024 and early 2025 hints at the possibility of a breakout toward the $4 mark in the weeks ahead.
Stellar (XLM): Another UN-Backed Crypto Could Set a New Record Price Soon
Launched in 2014, Stellar ($XLM) ranks among the crypto market’s longest-standing projects. Built for fast, affordable cross-border transactions, Stellar targets similar use cases to Ripple’s XRP and Bitcoin Cash, though it’s powered by a distinct technical design.
These attributes have also led XLM to be endorsed in the same breath as XRP by the United Nations, which reported at the end of last year that the two payments coins could have a place in a future intermediary-free global payments network.
Rather than using Bitcoin’s energy-heavy Proof-of-Work system, Stellar employs the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP), which relies on a network of trusted validators to confirm transactions without the need for competitive mining.
With a market capitalization exceeding $14.5 billion, Stellar is the 14th-largest cryptocurrency. If U.S. lawmakers finalize clear regulations by the close of the year, XLM could enter a blinding rally.
A bullish flag pattern from late 2024 to the end of March indicates a possible breakout, which we then saw through mid-July with the assistance of some whale orders. A similar thing is happening now, with XLM shooting up 13% overnight to trade at $0.446 as of this writing
Expect resistance near $0.50, though a sustained rally could push the token toward $0.80 by October. From that point, it is all but likely to succeed in surpassing its former ATH of $0.8756 set way back on January 03, 2018.
Chainlink ($LINK): The Crypto Bringing Interoperability to Blockchain Surged 12% Overnight
One standout mover today is Chainlink (LINK), which climbed an impressive 12% over the past 24 hours to trade at $19.32.
At its core, Chainlink operates as a decentralized blockchain oracle network, essentially a system that transfers real-world, off-chain data into blockchain-based smart contracts. By doing so, it enables seamless connections between existing data systems and virtually any public or private blockchain.
Many industry leaders say that interoperability will be the key to global crypto adoption. With that in mind, Chainlink stands as a key bridge not just between real-world data and blockchain, but between all blockchains. So it’s no wonder the project has partnered with SWIFT.
$LINK could rally to $30 by month’s end, a projection the charts suggest is within reach. From January through mid-March, price movements have formed a descending wedge pattern, a technical setup that often precedes a bullish breakout.
Chainlink’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently sitting near 64, reflecting persistent buying that is likely to cool off as the token continues to appreciate in value. It will also find resistance at $25 and $30.
However, given its strong technical outlook and the budding narrative of US regulatory support, $LINK currently stands to make some of the highest gains in the altcoin category.
Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER): Meme Energy Meets Layer 2 Innovation
Beyond established altcoins, some enticing early-stage presale projects could be at the forefront of global crypto adoption.
Enter Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), the first Layer 2 protocol for Bitcoin, blending viral internet culture with technical innovation to enhance transaction speeds and scalability. It aims to expand Bitcoin’s use cases while keeping a playful, community-driven edge.
The project has already attracted around $7.7 million in its presale stage, with some market watchers predicting a potential 10× price surge after its official launch.
By integrating the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), Bitcoin Hyper addresses Bitcoin’s long-standing scalability issues, offering high-performance smart contracts without the bottlenecks of slow transaction processing and high fees.
Its Canonical Bridge technology enables near-instant BTC transfers through its proprietary Layer 2 network, while ultra-low gas fees make it suitable for decentralized apps (dApps), meme tokens, and payment platforms. A recent Coinsult audit found no vulnerabilities in its smart contracts, further boosting investor trust.
The native $HYPER token underpins the entire ecosystem, functioning as the medium for staking rewards, transaction fees, and access to exclusive platform benefits. Early presale buyers can earn annual yields of up to 139% and enjoy governance rights, giving them a direct say in the platform’s evolution.
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