SUI, HBAR, and XLM have each posted over 25% gains this week as altcoin liquidity rises sharply.
Developer growth, tokenization news, and payment adoption are fueling interest in mid-cap altcoins over large-cap names.
Traders and analysts see this momentum as a strong early signal that altcoin season may be beginning.
With over $180 billion in market cap added in just one week, altcoins are beginning to outpace major caps in performance. Among the biggest movers, Sui (SUI), Hedera (HBAR), and Stellar (XLM) have each posted gains exceeding 25%, signaling what analysts believe could be the early stages of altcoin season. Backed by rising volume and improving fundamentals, these tokens are now under close watch by traders positioning ahead of the next major cycle.
Sui (SUI): Smart Contract Growth Boosts Demand for Layer-1 Innovator
Current price:$3.88
Market price$13.42B:
Sui surged by over 28% this week, fueled by a sharp increase in smart contract deployment and ecosystem funding announcements.
Its high-speed blockchain, built on the Move programming language, offers exceptional scalability, drawing comparisons to Solana and Aptos.
With DeFi apps and NFT platforms launching weekly, SUI is gaining a reputation as a superior Layer-1 option during this altcoin rotation.
Hedera (HBAR): Enterprise Adoption and Tokenization Trends Push Price Higher
Current price:$0.2656
Market price:$11.26B
HBAR rallied nearly 30%, supported by fresh headlines around real-world asset tokenization and enterprise blockchain use cases.
As more traditional companies begin using Hedera’s Hashgraph consensus, the network’s innovative speed and energy efficiency stand out in the current market.
HBAR’s price momentum reflects confidence in its profitable long-term positioning among utility-driven blockchains.
Stellar (XLM): Cross-Border Payment Demand Triggers Strong Recovery
Current price:$0.4615
Market price:$14.37B
Stellar's native token XLM jumped over 26%, supported by rising interest in cross-border payment networks and rumors of new institutional partnerships.
With a clear focus on financial inclusion and fast, low-cost remittances, Stellar is being viewed as a revolutionary payment layer for emerging markets.
As altcoin liquidity returns, XLM’s history and global use case make it a remarkable mid-cap to watch.
