Update 26 September 2026: The weekly winners of November 2025 did not keep their momentum. Of the four tokens in the table below, only Uniswap trades higher today; Telcoin and Starknet lost about three quarters of their value, and none of the next targets named below was held for long. Bitcoin, which was crashing at the time, trades about 12% lower than on 16 November 2025. The list follows as a dated snapshot.

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Where do the five coins stand today?

A weekly winners list says little about the following months, especially in a falling market. How 2026 unfolded for Bitcoin is summarised in our look back at whether this crypto cycle is like 2021, and current levels are in our Bitcoin price prediction.

The list from 16 November 2025

The crypto market took a heavy hit this week as $Bitcoin crashed sharply, dragging sentiment down across the market.
The Total Crypto Market Cap chart shows prices hovering right above a key support area, with multiple failed attempts to rebound, a clear sign of bearish pressure. At the same time, the Stochastic RSI remains in overbought territory, signaling that momentum has cooled off and the market is waiting for a decisive move.

Total crypto market cap - TradingView

However, while most assets dipped, five altcoins surged massively, posting double- and even triple-digit gains in the past seven days.

Below are the top 5 outperformers, ranked by their 7-day surge.

1. Telcoin (TEL), Up 112.67%

• Price: $0.006959
• 7D Performance: ▲112.67%
• Market Cap: $633M

$Telcoin leads the list with a stunning 112% weekly rally, making it the strongest performer during the Bitcoin crash. TEL’s surge appears driven by renewed interest in telecom-based crypto payments and rising on-chain activity.

Despite BTC weakness, TEL continued forming higher highs and higher lows on the weekly chart. If momentum continues, the token could retest its mid-2024 ranges.

Next targets: $0.009 and $0.012
Support: $0.0058

2. Starknet (STRK), Up 54.06%

• Price: $0.2261
• 7D Performance: ▲54.06%
• Market Cap: $1.03B

$Starknet bounced aggressively, gaining more than 54%. The sharp 24h rally (+26%) indicates bullish speculation around upcoming network upgrades and TVL acceleration.

STRK typically thrives during periods of market volatility, as Layer-2 scaling narratives remain strong.

Next targets: $0.27 and $0.32
Support: $0.19

3. AB (AB), Up 25.33%

• Price: $0.006912
• 7D Performance: ▲25.33%
• Market Cap: $601M

AB posted a solid 25% weekly gain, holding firm even while BTC collapsed. Although its 24h performance is neutral, its weekly chart shows a healthy uptrend supported by rising volume.

Next targets: $0.008 and $0.009
Support: $0.0064

4. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), Up 18.32%

• Price: $0.1477
• 7D Performance: ▲18.32%
• Market Cap: $3.63B

$WLFI continues to attract attention as a new financial-infrastructure narrative token. Its 18% weekly rise shows strong resilience during this correction.

Even while Bitcoin dipped, WLFI charted a clean recovery structure with steady buying volume, as Trump was seen recently talking positively about cryptocurrencies.

Next targets: $0.165 and $0.19
Support: $0.135

5. Uniswap (UNI), Up 13.83%

• Price: $7.43
• 7D Performance: ▲13.83%
• Market Cap: $4.69B

$Uniswap rounds out the list with nearly 14% gains in a tough week. UNI’s move likely stems from growing decentralized trading volumes and ecosystem upgrades.

While not as explosive as the others, UNI remains one of the strongest majors this week.

Next targets: $7.90 and $8.60
Support: $6.90

Why These Coins Surged While Bitcoin Crashed

While Bitcoin’s drop erased billions in market value, these five coins rallied due to:

• Strong narratives (L2 scaling, telecom, decentralized finance)
• Capital rotation from BTC into small/mid-cap coins
• Oversold bounces after weeks of consolidation
• High speculative momentum

When Bitcoin corrects, traders often rotate into altcoins that show early strength, creating sharp, short-term pumps.