Bitcoin’s slide below $90,000 has shaken the crypto market, but not all altcoins are collapsing in its wake. The top altcoins like Ethereum, Solana and XRP are displaying strength, and these three names are also drawing particular attention: Hyperliquid (HYPE), Aster (ASTER), and Monero (XMR). These tokens are flashing different signals—some showing promise of a breakout, others consolidating, and a few building long-term structures.
Current Market Conditions
Bitcoin’s recent decline has pulled the total crypto market cap down by nearly 10% in just a few days; it has reached levels close to $3.1 trillion. The global trading volume rose close to $300 billion, while the market sentiments slid to extreme fear. The top losers for the day are Starknet, Zcash and Decred, with drops of 17.40%, 13.50% and 10.13%, respectively. Besides, the Internet Computer price surged by more than 14.5% followed by Hyperliquid, Aster and Monero.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Analysis
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is catching the eye of many traders as Bitcoin and broader markets sputter. Known for its unique buyback mechanism—where over 90% of fees go to repurchasing tokens—HYPE’s tokenomics provide a built-in support structure. Institutions seem to be paying attention: reports of ETF applications and rising on-chain demand suggest this is not just a speculative play but a token with long-term bearish supply tailwinds.
On the chart, HYPE is reclaiming a long-term ascending trendline around $40–$41, previously a key support zone. Resistance looms at $48–$52, a range that repeatedly rejected the price earlier this year. The Bollinger bands are preparing for a squeeze while the DMI levels are heading for a bullish crossover. The current trade setup suggests the Hyperliquid price is gearing up for a breakout above the trend line, which may further propel the price to the resistance zone around $50. If bulls defend these levels, a rise to above $60 is possible; otherwise, a plunge below $40 could be imminent.
Aster (ASTER) Price Analysis
Aster (ASTER) is among the most speculative plays in today’s market, but its breakout potential isn’t being ignored. With recent volume surging, traders are positioning for a push upward. ASTER’s model leans on momentum and volatility, and with Bitcoin’s recent drop, the opportunity to ride a breakout (or fail) offers a high-risk, high-reward setup for short-term traders.
On the 4-hour chart, ASTER price has formed an ascending structure with consistently higher lows from around $1.05, consolidating just beneath a key resistance zone at $1.25–$1.28. A decisive breakout above $1.28 would open the next leg toward $1.40, with extended targets at $1.55 if volume accelerates. If resistance holds, a rejection could pull the price back toward the rising trendline near $1.18, providing a clear invalidation point. The Stochastic RSI just rebounded from the lower threshold while the MACD underwent a bullish crossover. The technicals are in favor of the bulls, and hence, the token is believed to remain elevated.
Monero (XMR) Price Analysis
Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is taking a more structural approach. Amid crypto’s recent churn, XMR is forming a long-term pattern that could define its next major swing. Given heightened interest in privacy assets and long-term accumulation, Monero is trading in a way that signals conviction among holders who are less concerned with short-term volatility.
The weekly XMR price chart reveals a large cup-and-handle formation, with the handle forming just below $474–$522, a multi-year resistance zone. Price is drifting around $402–$410, just under the neckline. A breakout above $474 could trigger a rally toward $650, based on measured-move logic. If XMR fails to overcome resistance, a fallback to $355–$365 could test long-term support and shake out weak hands. The weekly RSI is rising and about to surpass the upper threshold, hinting towards a continued ascending trend towards upper targets.
Conclusion
As November progresses, HYPE, ASTER, and XMR will be key altcoins to watch for signs of continuation or breakdown. If Bitcoin holds its support near $85K–$88K and stabilizes, these three could lead to a selective rebound in altcoins. On the other hand, if BTC weakness deepens, HYPE could retest $36, ASTER may fall back to $1.18, and XMR might test $355–$365. By the end of November, we’ll likely know whether this rotation is transitory or the beginning of a broader altcoin phase—and positioning now could be decisive.