"Next year could deliver outsized gains for coins with real utility while punishing those that rely solely on hype. Here are some coins analysts expect to see strong gains in 2026 and why. Ethereum & Bitcoin Vitalik Buterin's own plan to boost Ethereum's layer-1 throughput by 10 times by 2026 reflects this optimism. With Ethereum's built-in fee-burning mechanism, these factors underlie the bull case for ETH."
"In a bullish scenario, Solana could reach roughly $280-$340 by late 2026. For reference, SOL traded around $140 in late 2025. Even a more moderate outcome would keep Solana well above its current price. Solana and similar high-speed chains are often cited as favorites to outperform when real-world growth in retail apps, DeFi, and gaming continues. Analysts caution that much of XRP's price action remains sentiment-driven."
Many tokens driven purely by hype or weak fundamentals may tumble, with meme coins and pump-and-dump tokens plunging 50–80% in 2025 when sentiment turned. Coins with real utility show potential for outsized gains in 2026. Ethereum benefits from plans to boost layer-1 throughput and a fee-burning mechanism, though Layer-2 rollups siphoning value could pressure ETH toward $2,500–$3,000. Bitcoin remains a store-of-value but could languish under tighter macro conditions. Solana and high-speed chains are positioned to outperform if retail apps, DeFi, and gaming grow. XRP depends on Ripple rails adoption and ETF/on-ramp availability. Layer-2s, oracles, DeFi, and specialized blockchains also offer upside.
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