Bitcoin’s moon mission has slowed down — and now traders are eyeing major altcoins like $XRP and $SOL for the next big pump.
Bitcoin Cools Down, Altcoins Heat Up
Bitcoin broke records earlier this week, briefly topping $111,000 before taking a breather. As expected, some profit-taking kicked in, but the real story now is what’s happening after BTC’s run.
While $BTC chills near all-time highs, traders are rotating into other top coins — especially XRP and Solana (SOL).
XRP: Is $8 on the Table?
According to analysts, XRP is showing serious bullish momentum right now:
It just printed a golden cross vs BTC on the weekly chart — that’s a big deal in technical analysis.
XRP has been stuck in a sideways range since 2020, but that breakout might finally be here.
The SEC decided not to appeal further against Ripple last month, clearing up the legal fog.
Put it all together, and some traders — like Bitget’s Ryan Lee — are calling for XRP to hit $3 to $8 in the medium term. That’s a major pump if it plays out.
Altseason Incoming?
As Bitcoin’s dominance potentially dips, the altcoin door swings open. Coins like Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and even Dogecoin (DOGE) are already moving.
SOL is getting ETF hype — could climb to $220–$300 if that speculation turns real.
ADA is bouncing between $1–$3 with a potential breakout forming.
The CoinDesk 20 index (CD20), which tracks the top market cap coins, is up 1.2% in the last 24 hours — slow, but steady.
Macro Risks Still Lurking
Not everything is sunshine and moonshots. Analysts warn that macro headwinds are still a threat:
Rising U.S. Treasury yields
A stronger dollar
Tariff worries
All of those could create some short-term turbulence, especially for altcoins. QCP Capital says this current Bitcoin rally is stronger and more grounded than previous ones, but traders should still stay sharp.
Final Take: XRP and SOL Look Primed
With Bitcoin taking a breather, traders are stacking up altcoins that look fundamentally strong and legally clean.
If XRP can maintain this momentum — and especially if sentiment stays hot — that $8 target might not be so crazy after all.