- XRP and BNB led the market with gains above 10%, signaling altcoin rotation may be underway.
- Arweave, Celestia, and Akash show strong fundamentals, with increasing on-chain activity and growing real-world demand.
- Analysts highlight a potential 5x return for each of these altcoins if momentum continues in the current bull cycle.
XRP and BNB both delivered double-digit increases this week, showing investors are regaining confidence in large-cap altcoins, as it appears Bitcoin is not letting go of $120K too quickly!
XRP jumped past $0.75 after weeks of consolidation off the back of growing institutional interest and Ripple’s continuing intention of expanding its cross-border partnerships. BNB followed closely behind, reclaiming the $600 price range off the back of growing volume, and developer activity remained strong across the BNB Chain ecosystem.
Analysts were saying this momentum isn’t just encouraging XRP and BNB investors but also beginning to encourage frugal altcoin investors to hunt for hidden gems in the market that have similar potential for breakout moves!.
Arweave had gains this week as it stems from demand for data storage.
Current price: $7.02
Market price: $461.15M
Arweave (AR) is riding a wave of adoption as demand for decentralized data storage surges across Web3 and AI projects. The protocol’s permaweb feature has drawn interest from developers seeking immutable, censorship-resistant storage for applications and datasets.
AR recently crossed $46, up over 30% in two weeks, with analysts projecting a 5x target if usage continues accelerating. With strong tokenomics and unique utility, Arweave could benefit as AI, NFTs, and data privacy remain major crypto narratives.
Celestia (TIA) Captures the Spotlight with Modular Tech
Current price: $1.76
Market price: $1.27B
Celestia (TIA) is gaining traction among developers and investors for its modular blockchain infrastructure designed to scale layer-2 solutions. TIA rose above $10 this week, bouncing from recent lows as TVL and rollup deployments on its ecosystem began to climb.
Institutional players such as a16z have backed the modular thesis, which could drive TIA into a long-term upward trajectory. If adoption holds, some projections place TIA at $50 in the next bull cycle — making it a strong 5x contender.
Akash Network (AKT) Surprises with AI-Powered Growth
Current price: $1.32
Market price: $327.01M
Akash Network (AKT) has emerged as a decentralized cloud infrastructure play, benefiting from the explosion in demand for GPU power. The project enables users to rent unused computing resources, creating a decentralized alternative to Amazon Web Services.
AKT is now trading at $3.20 after gaining 42% over the past month, supported by real-world demand and community support. If AI trends continue to influence crypto markets, AKT’s price could climb toward the $15 level over time.
