The Great Altcoin Stall—Big Names Struggle to Regain Momentum

Most major altcoins remain well below their all-time highs, while bitcoin sits about 3.3% under its record of $111,814 from May 22, 2025. Ethereum, at $2,514, is 48.4% below its $4,878 peak set on Nov. 10, 2021, and XRP, at $2.21, is 34.8% below its $3.40 high from Jan. 15, 2025. Dogecoin, at $0.163, has not reached a new high in four years, and Cardano is down 81.5% from its all-time high. BNB, at $656, is about 17% below its $788 peak.