As market volatility persists, select altcoins are showing signs of potential all-time highs despite broader uncertainty. Some remain close to record highs, while others are drawing attention through supportive on-chain signals.  BeInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins that have the potential to form new all-time highs. Canton (CC) CC is trading near $0.165 at the time of writing, sitting just 18.25% below its all-time high of $0.195. Despite broader market bearishness, the altcoin has shown relativ ...

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is transferring his crypto holdings to a brokerage platform, despite short-term gains in the broader market. On-chain data shows that all of these transfers involve assets acquired at higher price levels and now moved at lower market prices. Hayes recently transferred 327,869 PENDLE tokens, worth around $502,000, to crypto prime broker FalconX at an average price of $1.53. Interestingly, Hayes previously acquired around 1.4 million PENDLE at a higher price of $2.06. The ...

Market Overview - Bitcoin briefly reached a two-month high of $96,240, with significant trading activity in altcoins [1] - Over $500 million in futures positions were liquidated as Bitcoin broke the key level of $94,500 for the first time since November [1] Futures and Open Interest - Open interest for Bitcoin futures is currently at $30.6 billion, down from a high of $31.5 billion, indicating aggressive buying in spot markets and traders covering shorts [2] Altcoin Performance - Privacy coin DASH rose to its highest point since 2021, signaling confidence among traders and leading to widespread gains in altcoins [3] - Optimism (OP) increased by 18.5%, while TIA and PENGU rose by 14% over a 24-hour period, reflecting renewed trader optimism [3] Bitcoin Dominance and Index Performance - Bitcoin dominance decreased from 59.3% on December 24 to 58.6%, as several altcoins outperformed Bitcoin [4] - The CoinDesk 80 Index (CD80) is up by 8% day-to-date, while the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) is up by 6.35% [4] Market Sentiment and Trends - The market has rebounded despite a lack of bullish catalysts, as traders have shifted sentiment following a significant liquidation event in October [5] - Traders have moved away from crypto to precious metals and AI stocks, indicating a shift in investment focus [6] Short-term Outlook - In the short term, Bitcoin is expected to re-test the $94,500 level as a new floor, with a potential rise to $99,000 as the next key resistance level [7] - A failure to maintain the $94,500 level could lead to Bitcoin falling between $85,000 and $94,500 [7]

Core Insights - The macro financial market response to the US's attack on Venezuela is neutral, leading to a bullish outlook for the week [1] Group 1: Stellar (XLM) - XLM is trading near $0.233, with a nearly 16% gain over the past week, but remains constrained by a downtrend line [2] - To break the downtrend, XLM needs to reclaim the $0.241 resistance, with the Parabolic SAR indicating an active uptrend [3] Group 2: Render (RENDER) - RENDER has surged 57% over the past week, benefiting from renewed interest in AI-focused cryptocurrencies [5] - The rally is supported by solid capital inflows, with the Chaikin Money Flow indicating sustained accumulation [6] - There is a downside risk if profit-taking occurs, which could push RENDER below the $2.00 level [7] Group 3: Onyxcoin (XCN) - XCN surged 41% in the past 24 hours, trading near $0.00595 after failing to break the critical resistance at $0.00630 [8] - The current rebound shows renewed strength, but XCN must retest $0.00535 as support to confirm stability [9]

Group 1: Market Overview - Digital asset investment products have shown strong momentum entering 2026, indicating a shift in investor behavior from Bitcoin to select altcoins [1] - Global crypto fund inflows in 2025 reached $47.2 billion, just shy of the 2024 record of $48.7 billion, setting a positive tone for early-year market activity [1][2] Group 2: Regional Inflows - The US remains the largest source of investment, while Germany and Canada saw inflows of $2.5 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, reversing previous outflows and reflecting broader global adoption [3] - Switzerland recorded a modest growth in inflows of $775 million, representing an 11.5% year-over-year increase [3] Group 3: Altcoin Performance - Altcoins are gaining significant investor attention, with Ethereum attracting $12.7 billion in inflows last year, marking a 138% year-over-year increase [4] - XRP surged 500% to $3.7 billion, and Solana skyrocketed 1,000% to $3.6 billion, indicating concentrated interest in top-performing tokens [4] Group 4: Bitcoin Trends - Bitcoin flows lagged, dropping 35% year-over-year to $26.9 billion, with short-Bitcoin investment products remaining niche at $105 million in total assets under management [6] - Despite the decline in flows, Bitcoin prices rebounded sharply from $89,000 to $93,300, influenced by leveraged short liquidations and geopolitical events [7] Group 5: Market Sentiment - Market sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with on-chain data indicating one of the largest whale accumulation phases in over a decade [8] - Momentum indicators for Bitcoin and Ethereum are rebounding from deeply oversold levels, suggesting potential for future growth [8]

Group 1: Market Overview - The first weekend of 2026 is expected to continue the rally of tokens that have performed well throughout the week, with altcoins potentially gaining from investor support [1] - Three altcoins have been identified that could enjoy further gains in the coming weekend [1] Group 2: Pepe (PEPE) - PEPE has emerged as the top-performing meme coin this week due to unexpected social momentum, driven by a New Year frog meme shared by crypto exchange OKX [2] - The price of PEPE surged by 28% in the last 24 hours, trading near $0.00000517, with potential to break $0.00000544 and extend gains towards $0.00000583 if buying pressure remains [3] Group 3: Canton (CC) - Canton has extended its strong rally that began in mid-December, reaching a new all-time high of $0.177 in the last 24 hours [4] - The Chaikin Money Flow indicates ongoing investor inflows into Canton, with strong support from CC holders reinforcing the bullish structure [5] Group 4: Chilliz (CHZ) - Chilliz has surged by 29% over the past week, trading near $0.043, while remaining capped below the $0.044 resistance [7] - Anticipation of higher activity on the Socios platform ahead of the Super Bowl in early February could accelerate momentum, with a breakout above $0.044 potentially pushing the price towards $0.047 [8]

Core Insights - Zcash (ZEC) has experienced a significant price recovery, surpassing the $500 mark, indicating renewed market interest after a period of compression [1] - The correlation between ZEC and Bitcoin has reached a two-month high, suggesting that Zcash is increasingly influenced by Bitcoin's price movements [2] - Investor sentiment around Zcash remains fragile, with market confidence at a multi-month low, which may limit further price rallies despite recent technical breakouts [4][5] Technical Analysis - ZEC has broken out of an ascending triangle pattern, confirming bullish intent, with current trading around $524 [6] - The ascending triangle pattern suggests a target price of $672, representing a potential 49% gain from the breakout point and approximately 27% upside from current levels [7] - A drop below $500 could lead to a deeper pullback towards $442, which would invalidate the bullish breakout signal [8]

Core Insights - The article highlights three altcoins that investors should monitor as the year 2026 approaches, indicating potential growth due to significant network developments at the end of the month and quarter [1] Group 1: Solana (SOL) - Solana's price is currently around $127, showing signs of escaping a month-long downtrend, suggesting improving momentum as technical pressure eases [2] - The upcoming Alpenglow upgrade is expected to be a bullish catalyst, with the mainnet deployment planned for early next year, potentially driving SOL above $130 towards the $136 resistance zone [3] Group 2: The Graph (GRT) - The Graph is preparing to launch the Horizon mainnet before year-end, aiming to establish itself as a global data layer, which has increased investor attention despite recent market weakness [4] - GRT is currently trading near $0.0377, down 25.8% since the start of the month, with tightening Bollinger Bands indicating potential volatility expansion; a bullish move could lift GRT towards $0.0421 [5] - If GRT fails to generate upward momentum, it may remain capped below the $0.0381 resistance, with potential declines towards the $0.0353 support [6] Group 3: Avalanche (AVAX) - Avalanche is set to launch the Particle Chain, which introduces a Universal Transaction Layer aimed at unifying chains, assets, and applications, enhancing its role in the DeFi ecosystem [7] - The network has surpassed 10 billion transactions across its Layer 1 networks, indicating strong activity; AVAX has increased by 13.5% over the past 10 days, currently trading near $13.00, with an active uptrend signaled towards $13.40 [8]

Core Insights - The crypto market is approaching the end of 2025, with potential growth opportunities for altcoins in the final weekend of the year [1] Group 1: LEO (UNUS SED LEO) - LEO price surged 25% over the past week, trading near $8.45, with strong support indicated by the Parabolic SAR confirming an uptrend [2] - If bullish conditions persist, LEO could rebound toward $9.10, with sustained buying pressure potentially extending gains to $9.80 [3] - Downside risks exist if investors lock in profits early, which could push LEO below the $7.82 support, weakening the bullish outlook [4] Group 2: Pippin (PIPPIN) - PIPPIN has gained 34% over the past week, reaching new all-time highs, supported by persistent buying interest [5] - The latest all-time high is $0.720, requiring a 45.6% move to revisit that level, contingent on maintaining support above $0.600 [6] - A bearish market sentiment could push PIPPIN below the $0.434 support, potentially erasing recent gains [7] Group 3: MYX Finance (MYX) - MYX price traded near $3.35 after rising 15.2% over the past week, holding above the $3.26 support [8] - Technical indicators suggest a bullish bias, with the Relative Strength Index above 50.0, indicating sustained buying pressure [9] - A confirmed breakout above $3.62 may lead to a target of $3.80 in the short term [9]

Market Trends - Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are under pressure, diverging from the strength in tech equities [1] - Spot Bitcoin ETFs are net negative for the week, indicating a cooling of institutional demand [1] - Analysts attribute the downturn to year-end tax loss selling as investors lock in write-offs [2] - QCP Capital suggests that moves may be exaggerated due to holiday trading and a large options expiry, expecting stabilization in January [2] Crypto-Aligned Stocks Performance - Crypto-aligned stocks, including Coinbase, Circle, E Toro, and Bullish, are experiencing declines [3] - Digital asset treasury names, such as Bitcoin proxies like Strategy and 21 Capital, are also lower [3] - Ether-linked reserve plays, including ETHZilla and Tomley's Bitmine Immersion, are sliding [3]