These Altcoins Show Strength: Which Could Actually Retest Highs? (Analysis)

• Altcoins like SUI, APT, NEAR, RENDER, CRO show strong weekly gains >9%
• Infrastructure (LINK, HBAR) L1s (DOT, NEAR, ICP) performance varies
• Niche plays ONDO (RWA), RENDER (AI/GPU), CRO (exchange) draw attention

The crypto market shows tentative signs of early momentum, prompting investors to look closely at altcoins for potential outsized gains compared to Bitcoin. 

While Bitcoin often directs the market, tokens including SUI, APT, LINK, HBAR, DOT, NEAR, ICP, ONDO, RENDER, CRO, and FIL are drawing fresh attention relative to their previous performance peaks.

SUI APT: Performance and Potential

Sui (SUI) is currently trading at $2.68, registering a 6.30% daily and 10.59% weekly increase. Its rapid growth, high liquidity, and market cap exceeding $8.5 billion could position it for significant moves if broader bullish conditions solidify.

Aptos (APT) follows closely, priced at $6.01 , gaining 1.50% in 24 hours and 9.17% over the week. APT’s strong technical foundation and comparatively smaller token supply remain arguments used by analysts for potential sharp gains.

Infrastructure Plays: LINK Stability vs HBAR Partnerships

Chainlink (LINK) trades at $15.66 , slightly dipping by 0.43% daily but still up 6.67% weekly. As a critical provider of oracle infrastructure essential for DeFi protocols, LINK’s relative stability could fuel a significant rally if the DeFi sector sees a strong rebound.

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Hedera (HBAR), on the other hand, sits near $0.1947 , down 1.00% but roughly flat over the past week (+0.42%). HBAR’s focus on real-world enterprise partnerships offers a unique angle, although its large token supply might temper expectations of rapid price surges compared to lower-supply assets.

Layer 1 Check: DOT, NEAR, ICP Weekly Performance

Polkadot (DOT) stands at $4.70 , climbing 0.78% today and 5.47% this week. Its multichain ecosystem is growing steadily, but it needs more adoption to reclaim its highs.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR), priced at $3.02 , saw a 10.84% weekly jump despite a 0.99% dip today. NEAR’s developer-friendly tools may give it a long-term advantage.

Internet Computer (ICP), around $6.11 , added 3.93% weekly despite a 2.55% daily drop. Though sometimes debated, its unique blockchain-based web-hosting model remains a point of interest for potential new capital inflows during market upswings.

Other Altcoins on the Radar: ONDO, RENDER, CRO, FIL

Ondo (ONDO) is trading at $0.9216 , with a 5.63% weekly rise despite a 1.70% decline today. Its focus on the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization narrative attracts increasing investor attention.

Render (RENDER) continues to shine at $3.97 , up an impressive 18.12% weekly even with a 4.23% daily dip, driven by its distinct AI and GPU rendering niche.

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Cronos (CRO) climbed a notable 23.21% weekly to trade near $0.1005 , demonstrating resilience often linked to the Crypto.com exchange ecosystem despite a 5.58% daily drop.

Filecoin (FIL), at $3.06 , was quieter this week (+1.70% weekly, -3.30% daily), but its established decentralized storage solution keeps it relevant for long-term market watchers.