Top Altcoins rallied ahead of the Fed decision, with Hyperliquid (HYPE) hitting record highs, Uniswap (UNI) jumping 24% on a bullish forecast, and Stellar (XLM) gaining on strong real-world adoption trends.
As crypto markets wait for the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision, top altcoins are already making big moves.
Bitcoin has been holding steady around the $65,000 mark, but several altcoins have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past week.
With total crypto market capitalization climbing to $2.36 trillion, traders are increasingly shifting their attention toward projects with strong catalysts and growing adoption.
Among the biggest winners are Hyperliquid (HYPE), Uniswap (UNI), and Stellar (XLM), each riding a different narrative but attracting plenty of attention heading into a potentially market-moving Fed announcement.
Hyperliquid has been one of the strongest performers in crypto this week, gaining more than 20% and pushing above $76 for a fresh all-time high.
The rally comes as the platform continues to dominate the decentralized perpetual futures market. Trading activity on Hyperliquid remains strong, with more users and liquidity flowing into the ecosystem even while broader market sentiment remains cautious.
Investors are also betting that the project could benefit from the growing demand for on-chain trading platforms. If market conditions improve after the Fed meeting, many traders see HYPE as one of the altcoins with the strongest momentum right now.
Uniswap jumped nearly 24% after a bullish report from Standard Chartered, extending its gains for a seventh straight session. The token is now holding above $3 and testing resistance near $3.50.
The bank recently projected that UNI could eventually reach $100 by 2030 as decentralized finance continues to grow and capture a larger share of financial activity. While that target is still years away, the report has renewed interest in one of crypto’s largest decentralized exchanges.
The bullish outlook comes as more investors look at DeFi’s long-term potential. As tokenized assets, stablecoins, and on-chain trading continue to expand, Uniswap remains one of the key platforms expected to benefit from that growth.
For many traders, the report served as a reminder that UNI is still one of the biggest names in the DeFi space despite the recent market downturn.
While HYPE and UNI are benefiting from market momentum, Stellar’s recent gains are being driven by real-world adoption.
XLM has bounced strongly from the $0.18–$0.19 zone and moved back above $0.22, showing a clear short-term bullish shift. Over the past week, it has surged 17% as several major developments continue to strengthen the network’s long-term outlook.
MoneyGram recently launched its MGUSD stablecoin on Stellar, potentially bringing millions of users into the ecosystem. Mastercard has also expanded its stablecoin settlement initiative to include Stellar, while the DTCC plans to connect its tokenization infrastructure to the network.
The numbers are also moving in the right direction. Stellar’s payment volume has grown sharply, its real-world asset market has crossed $2 billion, and developer activity has surged throughout 2026.
With tokenization becoming one of crypto’s biggest themes, Stellar is quietly positioning itself as a major player in the sector.
While some altcoins are rallying, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has taken a very different view of the broader market.
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