As Bitcoin stabilizes near its recent record highs, market participants are shifting their attention to top-tier altcoins like XRP and Solana (SOL), eyeing fresh opportunities for gains.
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Bitcoin hit new all-time highs earlier this week, driven by rising institutional interest and a more transparent regulatory backdrop.
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Traders are increasingly optimistic about XRP and Solana, viewing them as prime beneficiaries of a potential altcoin market surge.
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Macroeconomic uncertainties—including elevated U.S. bond yields and a strengthening dollar—could contribute to heightened volatility, particularly among altcoins.
With Bitcoin (BTC) recently peaking at $108,755.81, investor focus is now broadening to include other major digital assets. A combination of regulatory progress and strong technical indicators is sparking renewed interest in the likes of XRP and SOL.
The CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index—which tracks a basket of the top tokens by market capitalization—rose 1.2% over the past 24 hours, suggesting wider market confidence beyond just Bitcoin.
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, told CoinDesk via Telegram that a decline in Bitcoin’s market dominance might signal the onset of an “altseason.” He identified XRP and Solana as particularly well-positioned to benefit, citing XRP’s legal clarity and technical strength.
Lee noted that XRP is showing medium-term potential to reach between $3 and $8. One catalyst is a recently formed golden cross against Bitcoin on the weekly chart—a classic bullish technical indicator hinting at a possible long-term trend reversal. This follows the SEC’s decision to forgo further legal action against Ripple, which has cleared regulatory clouds that had long overshadowed the token.
Solana, meanwhile, could see gains toward $220 to $300, fueled by growing speculation around the launch of a Solana ETF. Cardano (ADA) is also showing signs of upward momentum, with a breakout range projected between $1 and $3.
Singapore-based trading firm QCP Capital added in a Thursday update that Bitcoin’s current uptrend appears more fundamentally stable than previous rallies. The firm cited decreased speculative behavior and improved market structure as evidence that the gains are built on firmer ground. Although Bitcoin experienced a short-term pullback after reaching a new high, QCP noted that buyers were quick to re-enter the market.
Nevertheless, macroeconomic challenges could disrupt altcoin momentum. Concerns over global trade tensions, rising U.S. interest rates, and dollar strength could all introduce turbulence. QCP advised traders to be selective and prioritize digital assets with solid fundamentals and favorable regulatory positioning.
Meanwhile, FxPro analyst Alex Kuptsikevich reported that Bitcoin’s sentiment index is nearing “extreme greed” territory, which may indicate further upside potential in the near term.