- Solana’s breakout above $200 has reignited interest in altcoins, especially Layer-1s and utility-based projects.
- Chainlink and Render are gaining strength from real-world utility in tokenization and AI, driving investor demand.
- WIF and SUI are outperforming peers as Solana-linked meme and Layer-1 tokens experience rising volume and network activity.
Solana’s price increased over the $200 resistance area this week, breaking a multi-month ceiling and signaling bullish momentum in the Layer-1 space. This breakout has re-ignited investor appetite across altcoins, especially among the top performers that are still posting double-digit gains while the rest of the market is flat.
As of July 23, Solana was trading at $200.55, marking a 2.10% increase in the past 24 hours. The token’s weekly gain stands at 22.3%, with a notable 49.6% rise over the past month.
Thus, as Bitcoin consolidates, the capital is flowing into altcoins that yield higher returns, have strong ecosystems, are seeing daily volume increases, and have an increase in developer activity in their ecosystem. Below are four top-performing altcoinsChainlink (LINK), Render (RNDR), Dogwifhat (WIF), and Sui (SUI), that should be on investors’ radar post-Solana breakout.
Chainlink (LINK): Oracle Demand Grows Amid Rising Tokenization Activity
Current price: $19.49
Market price: $13.21B
Chainlink’s price rose over 18% this week, supported by fresh headlines around tokenized asset platforms and expanding real-world use cases. Its decentralized oracle network has become indispensable for smart contracts needing secure, real-time data integrations across DeFi and TradFi protocols. As financial institutions accelerate their adoption of blockchain, LINK is being viewed as a superior infrastructure layer with significant upside potential this quarter.
Render (RNDR): AI and GPU Infrastructure Demand Pushes RNDR Into Spotlight
Current price: $4.58
Market price: $2.37B
Render gained more than 21% following increased interest in decentralized GPU rendering for AI and 3D graphics industries. The project’s use of blockchain to distribute idle computing power has made RNDR a remarkable player at the intersection of crypto and AI.
With Apple Vision Pro integrations and continued creator adoption, Render is being labeled as a lucrative mid-cap performer during this cycle.
Dogwifhat (WIF): Solana’s Meme Leader Defies Volatility With Strong Rebound
Current price: $1.26
Market price: $1.26B
WIF posted a 25% surge in the past week, recovering from its earlier decline and reclaiming leadership in the meme coin sector. Its strong liquidity and engaged community position it as an unmatched meme token benefiting directly from Solana’s recent ecosystem rally.
Analysts suggest that WIF may outperform other meme coins in short-term cycles due to its innovative branding and deep ties to the Solana network.
Sui (SUI): Developer Activity and DEX Growth Fuel Layer-1 Expansion
Current price: $4.01
Market price: $13.86B
SUI jumped over 22% amid rising smart contract activity, decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, and new application launches across its Layer-1 network. The blockchain’s focus on scalability, low latency, and Move-based programming positions it as a revolutionary alternative to Ethereum and Solana. Its consistent growth makes SUI one of the most profitable new-generation blockchains for early-stage investment ahead of Q4 2025.
