The top cryptocurrencies for the week ending July 6 were led by assets that outperformed the overall market. The general picture looked like this:
- Bitcoin — growth of almost 10%.
- Ethereum — growth of more than 15%.
- Individual tokens from the top 100 by market capitalization — growth of 20% or more.
What Happened in the Crypto Market
From the previous week’s low, recorded on July 1 below $58,000, bitcoin’s price rose nearly 10% by July 6, climbing above $63,000. Ethereum strengthened by more than 15% in the same period, approaching $1,780.
Most coins moved in the same direction as bitcoin, but four crypto assets from the top 100 largest by market capitalization showed more significant results. The calculation took into account the dynamics over the last seven days to July 6, and the list of assets was checked against the Coinmarketcap ranking.
Before the details — a brief summary of the top gainers:
- MemeCore (M) — 115%; a sharp jump amid low liquidity and high volatility.
- Lighter (LIT) — 50%; supported by news from the US, integration with Robinhood, and changes in tokenomics.
- Cardano (ADA) — 30%; interest increased after the announcement of the RealFi test version.
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH) — 20%; growth occurred without an obvious fundamental reason.
How to Read This List
Cryptocurrency remains a highly volatile market: the same asset can quickly rise and just as quickly lose value. Before buying, it’s helpful to look at more than one indicator at a time:
- Growth percentages — help you understand how quickly an asset moved over the selected period.
- Liquidity — shows how easy it is to buy or sell an asset without sharp price swings.
- Market capitalization — reflects the total market value of issued coins or tokens and helps assess the scale of the project.
- News background — often influences market interest in an asset.
- Investment interest — shows how actively market participants are following a coin or token.
- The token’s role in the blockchain — helps you understand why the asset is needed within the network or platform.
Against this backdrop, investors often compare dynamics not only with Bitcoin and Ethereum but also with older coins like Litecoin.
High weekly growth alone does not make a token a reliable idea: in a cryptocurrency portfolio, it’s wiser to combine different assets and consider the risks of each.
MemeCore: 115% Jump and Liquidity Concerns
The top spot for weekly growth went to the memecoin MemeCore (M): its price increased by 115%. However, the token remains little-known and illiquid, and its quotes are subject to sharp fluctuations. Within a single day, M can both rise and fall by dozens of percent.
There are also ongoing concerns around MemeCore due to its ownership structure. On-chain analysts with large audiences have repeatedly pointed out signs of possible manipulation. According to their assessment, almost all token supply is concentrated in one set of hands, which theoretically allows for influence over price and market metrics.
Lighter: 50% Growth on US News
Lighter (LIT) rose 50% in the week to July 6. Lighter is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange based on the Ethereum blockchain, and LIT is the platform’s native cryptocurrency.
The platform is among the largest exchanges in this segment: over the past 30 days, its total trading volume was about $40 billion. For comparison, sector leader Hyperliquid reached $210 billion.
LIT’s growth may have been driven by several factors at once:
- Filing an application for a license to trade crypto derivatives in the US.
- Project founder Vladimir Novakowski joining the CFTC advisory committee.
- Integration with Robinhood: Lighter perpetual futures trading appeared in the platform’s wallet.
- Changes to LIT tokenomics: protocol revenue is directed to buybacks and subsequent token burning.
All this strengthened expectations that the platform will be able to work with large institutional clients in the US legal field, while LIT supply will decrease.
Cardano: Plus 30% and a Bet on RealFi
Cardano (ADA) added 30% in the week to July 6. Cardano is a layer-one blockchain, similar in type to Ethereum or Solana. Its native cryptocurrency is ADA. The network supports smart contracts and decentralized applications.
However, in terms of total value locked, Cardano lags significantly behind sector leaders. At the beginning of July, the TVL in the network was less than $90 million, ranking 29th. For Ethereum, this figure approached $40 billion.
Interest in ADA may have increased after the announcement of the test version of the updated RealFi network. Developers call it the first public step toward next-generation stablecoin infrastructure. RealFi is set to introduce USDr — a stablecoin backed by traditional assets and offering potential yields of up to 10% per annum without locking up funds.
The RealFi testnet launch was scheduled for July 6. This network continued the van Rossem technical update, which took place in mid-June.
Bitcoin Cash: 20% Growth Without Clear News
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rose 20% in the week to July 6. Bitcoin Cash is the most well-known bitcoin fork, created in 2017 to increase transaction throughput. BCH is the native cryptocurrency of this network.
Despite the weekly growth, the asset is still far from its historical highs. As of July 6, BCH was trading around $237 with a market capitalization of about $5 billion. The current price is almost 95% below the peaks of early 2018. Since the beginning of 2026, the coin has also dropped significantly, losing about 60% of its value.
The BCH rally had no obvious fundamental reasons. Over the week and the previous month, there were no notable announcements, updates, partnerships, or changes in tokenomics. Therefore, the movement looks more like a technical rebound than growth supported by new factors.
The week’s results show that even amid a general market recovery, the top gainers can differ greatly in quality. Lighter and Cardano received support from news and updates, MemeCore stood out for its extreme volatility, and Bitcoin Cash grew without a clear catalyst.
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