Altseason or not, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL and DOGE could lead.
The cryptocurrency market witnessed pockets of the best altcoins in 2025, but a broader altcoin rally failed to materialize. According to CoinMarketCap data, Bitcoin (BTC) did not breach the annual low of 55.5% on January 5, which indicates that traders have not abandoned BTC and are not rushing to altcoins.
Glassnode said in a recent post on X that all crypto sectors have underperformed BTC over the past three months, indicating “a market environment where capital concentration favors BTC.”
Could the major altcoins make a comeback in 2026? Let's examine the charts of the five major altcoins to find out.
Ether price prediction
Ether (ETH) pierced the $4,868 resistance in August, but the breakout turned out to be a bull trap.
Ether's price has dipped below the 50-week simple moving average (SMA) ($3,070), indicating that the bears are dominant. Buyers tried to start a recovery but were exposed to selling at the 20-week EMA ($3,454).
There is support at $2,623, but if the level is broken, the ETH/USDT pair may drop to $2,111 and then to $1,600. Buyers are expected to strongly defend the zone between $1,600 and $1,385.
The first signal of strength is a break and close above the 20-week EMA. This indicates that the bears are losing their grip. The pair may test a rally towards $4,000 and eventually towards $4,956. Above $4,956, the pair could rise to $6,194 and then to $9,030.
BNB price prediction
BNB (BNB) is stuck between the moving averages, which shows the balance between supply and demand.
If the price breaks below the 50-week SMA ($775), it indicates that the bears have defeated the bulls. The price of BNB may drop to a strong support at $500. Buyers are expected to strongly defend the $400-$500 zone.
As seen by the range-bound action from May 2022 to February 2024, after a sharp decline, the price will tend to consolidate before taking the next directional action. If history repeats itself, the BNB/USDT pair may reach $500 to $930 for some time.
Contrary to this assumption, if the price breaks above the 20-week EMA, it suggests that the bulls are trying to take charge. The pair could then rise to $1,182 and finally to an all-time high of $1,375.
XRP price prediction
XRP (XRP) is sliding towards strong support at $1.61 as buyers are expected to move in.
A break above the $1.61 level could face strong selling at the 20-week EMA ($2.38). A break below the $1.61 support is likely if the price declines significantly from the 20-week EMA. If that happens, the XRP/USDT pair could drop to $1.25 and then to psychological support at $1.
Alternatively, if the price breaks above the current level or the $1.61 support and breaks above the 20-week EMA, it would indicate that the bearish momentum is weakening. The pair could then rise to $3, bringing the larger $1.61 to $3.66 range into play. The price of XRP above $3.66 may increase to $5.19.
Solana price forecast
Solana (SOL) has been trading below its moving average and may decline to $95 support.
Buyers are expected to defend the $95 level, but the rally may face selling at the moving average. If the price is significantly lower than the moving averages, it indicates a negative sentiment. The bears will make one more attempt to sink the SOL/USDT pair below $95. If successful, the pair may drop to $80 and then to $50.
Conversely, if Solana's price reverses and breaks above the moving averages, it will show a range-bound action that could last between $95 and $260 for a few more weeks. The next hike could start at a price above $260. The pair can go up to $425.
Dogecoin price prediction
Dogecoin (DOGE) entered the range of $0.13 to $0.29, the buyers are expected to enter.
Both moving averages are trending down, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in negative territory, indicating that the bears are in control. If the price falls below $0.13, selling may intensify and the DOGE/USDT pair may fall to $0.09.
Time is running out for the Bulls. To extend the consolidation longer, they should strongly defend the $0.13 level and push the price of Dogecoin above the moving average.
The longer the reinforcement, the stronger the dispersion from it. If buyers drive the price above $0.29, the pair is expected to accelerate to $0.48.
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