Altcoins

Cardano's ADA Token Tripled in February to Outperform CoinDesk 20
Traders are betting on the "smart-contract" blockchain, which aims to compete with market leader Ethereum, even though it doesn't yet have smart-contract functionality.

Litecoin Hits 3-Year High as Prices Surge Across Altcoin Markets
Alternative cryptocurrencies are surging as bitcoin consolidates after its recent record-breaking rally.

Chainlink Hits Record High, Altcoins Rally Amid Bitcoin Consolidation
Chainlink's oracles act as a bridge between cryptocurrency smart contracts and off-chain data feeds.

These DeFi Tokens Have Double-Digit Gains as Bitcoin's Growth Tapers
DeFi tokens are attracting investors as bitcoin's rally fades and new protocols are updated.

First Mover: Don't Like $34K Bitcoin? Stellar, Litecoin Yet to Conquer Old Highs
Though bitcoin's rally has lost some steam, many traders are still in a bullish mood – and shifting to alternative cryptocurrencies known as "altcoins" whose prices have yet to clear all-time highs from years past.

Multiple Tokens See Rally Amid Looming ‘Alt Season’
Bitcoin and ether may be pulling back from their all-time highs but alternative cryptos are starting to see action.

Asia’s Retail FOMO Could Be Behind XRP’s Rally Despite SEC’s Lawsuit
Data and traders reveal the source of XRP's recent price rally could be Asia.

Expected Rise in Ether-Bitcoin Volatility Points to Altcoin Season Ahead: Analyst
Peaking implied volatility spreads suggest the emphasis in the markets will shift to ether and other alternative currencies in the short term.

The Rise of Layer 2s Spells End for Altcoins
Bitcoin is no longer limited to a single chain, meaning altcoins like ether are trending towards irrelevancy, says the neuroscientist and DeFi entrepreneur.

Polkadot Surges After Binance Home Page Listing, $10M Endorsement
DOT's recent ascent began on Dec. 23 when Binance announced a $10 million fund to support projects built on Polkadot.

