XRP News Today: Altcoin Market Surges 380% Led by Humanity Protocol and Hashflow

This past week has seen a resurgence in the altcoin market, with several coins leading the charge. Humanity Protocol (H) experienced a meteoric rise of nearly 380%, driven by major listings and institutional backing. Hashflow (HFT) followed closely, with a surge of over 80% in 24 hours, thanks to its Solana integrations and the regulatory tailwinds provided by the GENIUS Act. Even meme coins like MOODENG and BONK posted solid gains, indicating a rising risk appetite in the market.

Layer-1s and Layer-2s also showed signs of strength. Sui (SUI) continues to attract institutional inflows and developer interest, while Arbitrum (ARB) made headlines with its Timeboost upgrade and Robinhood’s tokenization push. XRP and ETH both stayed relatively flat but remain in strong positions due to renewed ETF activity and tokenization narratives. The data points to a clear pattern: high-momentum, real-utility altcoins are waking up, even as the majors hold the fort.

Humanity Protocol (H) saw a meteoric rise following back-to-back listings on OKX Futures and Bithumb Spot on July 3. The protocol leverages zkProofs to solve real-world identity issues, boasting millions of users across its testnet and mobile app. Backed by major VCs like Pantera Capital and Jump, it recently acquired on-chain ticketing giant Moongate and partnered with Prenetics, a NASDAQ-listed firm, which will hold H in its treasury, fueling further confidence.

Hashflow (HFT) has stolen the spotlight this week after soaring over 80% in 24 hours, thanks to Solana ecosystem integrations and renewed investor interest. Its unique RFQ model and cross-chain smart routing differentiate it in the crowded DEX space. With $25B in RFQ volume processed, over $500M in liquidity offered, and exposure via Binance Launchpool, it's seeing increased attention ahead of its next token unlock on July 7. The GENIUS Act’s passage may also provide regulatory tailwinds for DeFi projects like HFT.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) surged nearly 90% this week as the SuperTrend indicator flipped bullish. As the token tied to the Pudgy Penguins NFT ecosystem, it gained traction from rising market sentiment around NFT-backed tokens. Analysts suggest a breakout above $0.018 could propel the token toward $0.028. However, the dip in trading volume to $314M signals slight market hesitation, likely due to profit-taking.

Bonk’s 33% weekly surge follows the formation of a textbook Cup and Handle pattern on the daily chart. As Solana's top meme token, BONK is benefiting from increased Ethereum and Solana activity. It’s now testing the 200-day moving average around $0.00001881, considered a key breakout zone. If it clears this, the next upside targets lie at $0.00002580 and eventually $0.000039.

MOODENG exploded 60% this week following its listing on Upbit (KRW, BTC, USDT pairs). The hippo-themed memecoin broke out of a falling wedge and a symmetrical triangle, with volume skyrocketing from $50M to over $320M. Technical indicators like MACD and ADX confirm bullish momentum, and sentiment remains strong across South Korean trading circles.

Arbitrum (ARB) is back in the spotlight with the success of its Timeboost feature, a transaction ordering mechanism that has already generated $2 million in fees. The innovation ensures fairness in high-frequency trading on DEXs by minimizing MEV and slippage, and 20–30% of DEX volume is already adopting it. This technical edge is now being enhanced by Robinhood’s rollout of tokenized stocks on Arbitrum Orbit, with plans for a full Layer-2 deployment. As Ethereum’s leading L2, ARB is now poised to benefit from both DeFi and TradFi convergence.

Sui (SUI) continues gaining traction after surpassing $500B in cumulative trading volume. With Grayscale adding SUI to its high-growth watchlist and TVL touching $1.8B, institutional sentiment remains strong. Recent launches like zkLogin and cross-chain bridges are driving retail and enterprise adoption. Despite fears around a $123M token unlock, no major sell-offs were observed. Meanwhile, its parallel execution model and over 140 live dApps continue reinforcing developer interest.

Ethereum has shown stable growth as institutional flows hit $148.21M this week, fueled by inflows into spot ETFs by BlackRock and Fidelity. On-chain activity remains robust with over 2 million daily transactions, while the Pectra upgrade and EIP-7251 are enhancing wallet flexibility and scalability. Liquid staking continues gaining momentum, with 35M ETH staked and more institutions shifting reserves into ETH. New integrations and tokenized asset offerings are solidifying ETH's leadership across DeFi and real-world applications.

XRP’s settlement with the SEC and the launch of XRPL’s permissioned DEX have provided XRP with regulatory clarity and functional momentum. Ripple is now pursuing a U.S. banking license while exploring custody options for RLUSD. Mercado Bitcoin’s $200M tokenization initiative on XRPL and growing institutional interest in tokenized assets are building a solid case for XRP's use in real-world asset liquidity. The court’s reaffirmation of XRP’s non-security status is cementing its institutional appeal.

Bitcoin had a quieter week in terms of price action but not fundamentals. Spot ETF inflows exceeded $600M, while long-dormant whales moved over $4.3B worth of BTC after 14 years. BlackRock’s ETF alone now holds $76B, and Fannie Mae’s consideration of BTC as mortgage collateral marks a pivotal TradFi shift. Regulatory clarity from the SEC and global reserve interest like Trump’s BITCOIN Act are strengthening BTC’s macro legitimacy, positioning it as the top digital asset for long-term institutional holding.

This week’s market action is a compelling preview of the kind of altcoin-led rallies that often foreshadow a broader market breakout. The coins showing the most momentum, H, HFT, SUI, MOODENG, are not just riding hype cycles; they’re backed by infrastructure upgrades, cross-chain integrations, or mainstream adoption plays. The memecoin segment is also attracting renewed interest, particularly on Solana, where BONK and MOODENG continue to outperform—indicating that retail is slowly creeping back into the market.

DeFi infrastructure tokens like ARB and HFT are gaining both from technical upgrades and regulatory support, suggesting early accumulation by traders betting on Q3 upside. Meanwhile, BTC and ETH remain the ballast, stable, institutional, and holding ground while capital begins to rotate into mid-cap plays. Altcoin season isn’t fully here yet, but it’s knocking at the door, and the smart money appears to be listening.