Key Insights:
- Pippin sits 24% below its ATH with rising whale demand, making it one of the top altcoins on the list.
- Monero is 19% from its ATH as privacy interest grows and social sentiment improves.
- Rain is 3% from ATH but needs $0.0084 breakout; Key risks could still derail hopes.
These three top altcoins are holding up better than the rest of the market. Bitcoin is stuck near $88,000, but a few names are still close to old highs. They are not breaking out yet, but the setup looks stronger than most of the market.
If 2026 brings easier conditions, these coins could be early candidates for new highs.
Pippin (PIPPIN): Only 24% Below Its All-Time High
Pippin was trading near $0.41 at press time. That is 24% under its all-time high at $0.54, made just five days ago.
This is rare, as many coins are still 70% to 90% down from past highs. PIPPIN is relatively new, so that is one case working in its favor.
Whales increased holdings by 1.6% in 7 days, even though liquidity is still weak across centralized exchanges. Whale buying during low liquidity often shows quiet confidence because large buyers do not chase price; they enter early when the market is slow.
From the chart, Pippin needs a 34% move to clear a strong resistance zone and confirm a proper breakout. If that happens, the next target is around $0.71, where the Fibonacci extension points to a possible continuation zone.
Pippin still needs more volume to support this move. But if sentiment improves and market liquidity comes back after the March rate cuts, this coin has one of the simplest paths to a new peak. However, dipping under $0.30 can invalidate the existing bullishness.
Monero (XMR): One of the Top Altcoins in the Privacy Space
Monero trades around $442. This is just 19% under the all-time high near $542, which was made almost 8 years ago.
Privacy tokens are gaining attention again as investors worry about tracking and on-chain identity rules. This narrative alone can push social interest, and it already has for XMR.
In the past 3 months, Monero has been up more than 40%. This happened while Bitcoin stayed stuck in a narrow range.
That difference shows strength. Social dominance, which measures how much a coin is discussed online compared to others, jumped from 0.03% to 0.48% in December. This is a big increase for a coin this old.
On the chart, $491 is the level to watch. It blocked the recent move in late December. If the price closes above that line, XMR can target the all-time high and possibly test $563 and $601 based on extension zones.
If the privacy trend continues and regulation debates stay active in 2026, Monero might become one of the first large caps to break its record. Yet, if it falls under $423, the all-time high plan might need waiting.
Rain (RAIN) Altcoin: Breakout Potential And Short-Term Resistance
Rain trades near $0.0080, just 3% under its all-time high at $0.0084. It is up 90% in the past three months, showing strong demand even in a choppy market. But price is inside a wedge pattern, and there is no clean breakout confirmation yet.
There is one warning sign. The RSI dropped between Dec. 24 and Dec. 28 while the price stayed in the same range. This is called a basic divergence signal. Momentum is slowing down even though the price is stable. It means the breakout might take time.
Exchange inflows jumped 119% this week. This usually means coins are entering exchanges for possible selling. If retail holders take profit at the same time that RSI weakens, the price can fall back to test supports.
For a new high, Rain needs a daily close above $0.0084. If that happens with stronger volume and stablecoin inflows returning to the wider market, Rain can try to reach the next zone near $0.0098 and beyond.
Source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2026/01/01/3-top-altcoins-that-could-hit-new-all-time-highs-in-2026/
