The cryptocurrency market just had another explosive week, briefly pushing the total market capitalization above $4 trillion for the second time in just two weeks. While Bitcoin’s dominance slipped, altcoins took center stage, delivering jaw-dropping double-digit gains.

📈 Ethereum Breaks $4,200 — Could $10K Be Next?

Ethereum (ETH) soared over 21% this week, closing around $4,215 — a price not seen since December 2021. Analysts are now buzzing with speculation: some see ETH smashing its all-time high of $4,878, while the boldest predictions place it at $10,000 before year-end

🔗 Chainlink Surges 33% — First Time Above $20 in Months

Chainlink (LINK) was the week’s biggest top-20 gainer, skyrocketing 33.6% from just above $15 to over $21. This marks the first time LINK has crossed the $20 threshold since February 2025.

🐕 Meme Coins & Other Gainers Join the Party

  • Dogecoin (DOGE) jumped 24%

  • Stellar (XLM) climbed 20.4%

  • HYPE surged 17.3%

  • MYX shocked the market with a 1,439% moonshot

TROLL and SOON also saw triple-digit rallies

⚠️ Not All Coins Felt the Love — XMR Faces 51% Attack Fears

While most altcoins ended the week in green, Monero (XMR) plunged 7% amid reports of a possible 51% attack linked to the Qubic network. This raised serious security concerns and spooked investors.

Other big losers included:

  • Graphite Protocol (GP): -49.4%

  • VINE: -28.1%

  • ULTIMA: -20.3%

    The $4 trillion milestone shows that altcoin momentum is in full swing. If Ethereum and Chainlink keep their current pace, the market could be headed for even bigger fireworks in the months ahead.