The cryptocurrency market is holding steady as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve’s September 17 policy announcement.
The cryptocurrency market is holding steady as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve’s September 17 policy announcement.
Total market capitalization has risen to $3.96 trillion, up 2.09% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin trades above $114,000, while Ethereum is at $4,421. XRP, BNB, and Solana also posted gains, with Dogecoin up more than 16% this week.
With uncertainty around rate cuts, analysts are pointing to select altcoins that show resilience through adoption, network growth, and fresh catalysts. Among them, steady progress and growing use cases.
Sui continues to build at a fast pace under the. The network is known for launching new products, including Seal for private on-chain data and Walrus for decentralized storage.
Sui has also seen growth in DeFi activity and stablecoin adoption, with its total value locked approaching $2 billion.
The analyst said that at around $3.60, SUI remains well below its peak, making it an attractive entry point.
Cardano has been a long-standing player in the crypto space. Recent upgrades like LEIOS aim to improve scalability and bring transaction speeds closer to Solana while maintaining Cardano’s security and decentralization.
At $0.88, ADA trades far below its all-time high, offering upside growth if adoption continues.
One expert also said, “It is my belief that cardano $ADA can do a 10x from current prices.”
Sei has carved out a niche in DeFi and stablecoins, processing over $5.5 billion in daily stablecoin volume. July saw $1.53 billion in decentralized exchange activity, along with growth in daily active accounts and transactions.
Beyond DeFi, Sei has gained traction in gaming, accounting for 40% of activity on its network. Institutional products, including an ETF filing, suggest broader access ahead. At $0.31, SEI sits well under past highs.
Chainlink remains the leading oracle provider in crypto, serving as critical infrastructure for DeFi, RWAs, stablecoins, and payments. Its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and the newly established Chainlink Reserve aim to strengthen long-term growth.
A recent deal with the U.S. Department of Commerce will bring key economic data on-chain, further cementing its role.
With LINK at $23.62, less than half its record high, it remains a project with room to grow, according to the analyst.
