Each passing day brings the market closer to the end of the altcoin bear phase, but it is also one less day to accumulate high quality crypto coins at cheaper prices.
Bitcoin is once again trading under 90k, a surprising move for many given the recent rate cuts. Many analysts see these dips as potential buying opportunities, especially for coins that have proven themselves throughout this cycle.
XRP, Solana, and PEPE are all sitting on clean pullbacks and have been consolidating within steady price ranges for some time. Their next move higher may be approaching for the following reasons.
Solana (SOL): Losing 18 Month Support Could Be Tough
Solana is chopping around $130, very close to its 18 month support level at $125. This is despite SOL ETFs recording a seven day inflow streak totaling $56.1M.
Source: SOLUSD / TradingView
Price wise, the action looks weak and it can still go lower. However, Solana fundamentals throughout the year make these dips look like potential buying opportunities.
SOL has led all chains in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity. Just recently, Coinbase launched a Solana based DEX in an attempt to capture a share of that volume. The Solana DeFi ecosystem continues to attract both liquidity and users, which has pushed the chain to the number 1 spot in revenue at $1.5B.
Low fees and high speed continue to attract institutional interest. This is visible through ETF inflows and strategic partnerships. When Western Union decided to launch a stablecoin and move on chain, it chose Solana.
Ripple (XRP): Why It Could Be 2026 Coin Of The Year
Just like Solana, XRP spot ETFs have now seen 18 consecutive days of inflows since launch. Yet this has not been enough to push the price up, not even a single bit.
It has, however, helped XRP stay above the $2.00 level for the time being, a zone that has been frustrating traders for quite a while.
Source: XRPUSD / TradingView
A break below $2.00 could trigger a sharp dip, which may present an attractive buying opportunity when zooming out.
Ripple’s network now partners with over 300 banks and financial institutions. On top of that, the company is launching its own trust bank after receiving approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). They came a long way, huh.
The RLUSD stablecoin launch, ongoing integrations, and reports of rising adoption specially in Asia Japan, combined with strong ETF inflows, could all set the stage for XRP to break a new all time high in 2026 if the bull run extends.
Pepe And Memecoins Interest Is At All Time Low
According to Google Trends data, PEPE search volume has just hit a 5 year low. This is also reflected in the price, which has just printed a new yearly low.
The memecoin sector as a whole does not look good right now. Do we need new memes? Yes. But PEPE is already deeply rooted in the community and is not easily replaced.
This is why the focus remains on a Bitcoin breakout. When Bitcoin breaks out, capital often rotates into memecoins, and PEPE, being one of the sector leaders, is likely to feel that effect almost immediately.
