The cryptocurrency market experienced temporary outperformance against select altcoins in 2025, but a broad-based altcoin rally didn’t materialize. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) has didn’t break its annual low of 55.5% hit on January 5, signaling that traders aren’t abandoning BTC and rushing into altcoins.
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Could major altcoins make a comeback in 2026? To discover, we analyze the charts of the five most vital altcoins.
Ether price prediction
Ether (ETH) broke through resistance at $4,868 in August, however the breakout proved to be a bull trap.
ETH/USDT weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Ether price has fallen below the 50-week easy moving average (SMA) ($3,070), suggesting that bears have the upper hand. Buyers have attempted to initiate a recovery but are facing a sell-off on the 20-week exponential moving average (EMA) ($3,454).
There is support at $2,623, but when the extent is broken, the ETH/USDT pair could plunge to $2,111 after which to $1,600. Buyers are expected to vigorously defend the $1,600-$1,385 area.
The first sign of strength can be a break and shut above the 20-week EMA. This suggests that the bears are losing control. The pair could then try and rise to $4,000 and eventually to $4,956. Above $4,956, the pair could rise to $6,194 after which to $9,030.
BNB price prediction
BNB (BNB) is stuck between the moving averages, suggesting a balance between supply and demand.
BNB/USDT weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
If the worth breaks below the 50-week SMA ($775), it should indicate that the bears have overwhelmed the bulls. BNB price could then fall to the solid support at $500. Buyers are expected to vigorously defend the $400-$500 zone.
Normally, after a pointy decline, price tends to consolidate before making the following directional move, as seen within the range-bound move from May 2022 to February 2024. If history repeats itself, the BNB/USDT pair could fluctuate between $500 and $930 for a while.
Contrary to this assumption, a price break above the 20-week EMA suggests that bulls try to take the lead. The pair could then rise to $1,182 and eventually to the all-time high of $1,375.
XRP price prediction
XRP (XRP) is sliding towards solid support at $1.61, where buyers are expected to intervene.
XRP/USDT weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
A rebound from $1.61 is more likely to be countered by strong selling on the 20-week EMA ($2.38). If the worth drops sharply from the 20-week EMA, the probabilities of a break below the $1.61 support increase. If that happens, the XRP/USDT pair could fall to $1.25 after which to the psychological support at $1.
Alternatively, if the worth rises from the present level or $1.61 support and breaks above the 20-week EMA, it should signal that bearish momentum is fading. The pair could then rise to $3, bringing the wide selection of $1.61 to $3.66 into play. A detailed above $3.66 could catapult XRP price to $5.19.
Solana price prediction
Solana (SOL) has been trading below the moving averages and is more likely to fall to the $95 support.
SOL/USDT weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Buyers are expected to vigorously defend the $95 level, however the recovery rally is more likely to encounter selling on the moving averages. If the worth deviates sharply from the moving averages, it signals negative sentiment. The bears will then make one other try and sink the SOL/USDT pair below $95. If they succeed, the pair could drop to $80 and later to $50.
On the opposite hand, if Solana price rises and breaks above the moving averages, it should indicate a possible move inside a variety between $95 and $260 for a couple of more weeks. The next phase of the uptrend could begin with an in depth above $260. The pair could then rise to $425.
Dogecoin price prediction
Dogecoin (DOGE) has fallen to the lower a part of the $0.13-$0.29 range, where buyers are expected to intervene.
DOGE/USDT weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Both moving averages are sloping down and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in negative territory, suggesting that bears are on top of things. If the worth stays below the $0.13 level, the selling could intensify and the DOGE/USDT pair could fall to $0.09.
The cops are running out of time. They have to aggressively defend the $0.13 level and push the Dogecoin price above the moving averages to increase the consolidation for an extended period.
The longer the consolidation lasts, the stronger the eventual breakout from it. If buyers push the worth above $0.29, the pair is anticipated to achieve momentum and speed up towards $0.48.
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