Top 5 Cryptos of the Week – July 2025 Starts with a Bang

A Surprising Start for Crypto Prices in July 2025

The first week of July 2025 has delivered some unexpected crypto winners. While large-cap tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw minor corrections, smaller and mid-cap tokens like HYPE, SUI, and PEPE surged ahead. Based on TradingView’s performance screener (Top 50 by market cap), we break down the Top 5 Weekly Performers, what’s behind their price action, and where they might head next.

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1. Hyperliquid ($HYPE) — 🥇 +7.78% This Week

What’s Driving HYPE’s Momentum?

Hyperliquid, the native token for the rising decentralized perpetuals exchange, saw a sharp rise of +7.78% this week. Its recent announcement of expanding cross-margin and permissionless market features has caught traders’ attention. Hyperliquid’s reputation for low-latency, high-performance DEX infrastructure is gaining traction among pro traders seeking alternatives to dYdX and GMX.

Forecast:

With +227.94% gains in 3 months and growing user base, HYPE could test new local highs above its June peak. As long as trading volumes stay healthy, HYPE remains bullish short-term.

2. Sui ($SUI) — 🥈 +7.42% This Week

Why Is SUI Pumping?

Sui Network has quietly posted a solid +7.42% weekly gain, likely driven by the recent launch of Sui Kiosk NFT protocols and growing TVL in DeFi. The blockchain continues to attract GameFi and NFT developers thanks to its scalable Move-based architecture.

Forecast:

Despite a -7.61% dip in the past month, the 3-month trend is still +31.97%. If bullish sentiment continues and ecosystem growth accelerates, SUI could revisit its April highs.

3. Pepe ($PEPE) — 🥉 +7.34% This Week

Meme Resurgence?

The frog-themed memecoin is back in the spotlight, posting a +7.34% weekly gain. Whales appear to be rotating back into meme tokens, with PEPE outperforming DOGE and SHIB this week. Social media chatter and high speculation levels on Binance and OKX also helped boost its visibility.

Forecast:

The RSI and chart show early reversal signals. If PEPE breaks the 0.000013 mark, a 50% short-term rally could be in play—though volatility remains high.

4. Arbitrum ($ARB) — 🏅 +7.04% This Week

What’s Behind ARB’s Strength?

Despite broader L2 fatigue, Arbitrum gained +7.04% as investor attention turned to its upcoming Orbit Chain integrations and renewed community incentives via the Arbitrum DAO. Transaction activity is up, and gas usage remains strong, confirming user growth.

Forecast:

Although its YTD performance remains weak (-54.58%), a breakout above $1.00 could trigger momentum traders. Cautious optimism is warranted.

5. Hedera (HBAR) — 🎖 +6.70% This Week

HBAR’s Steady Climb

Hedera gained +6.70% on the week, likely buoyed by enterprise developments and strategic partnerships, including talk of new CBDC pilots on the Hedera network. Its unique Hashgraph consensus and council-based governance structure continue to appeal to institutional players.

Forecast:

HBAR’s price action suggests consolidation with upside potential. If it clears the $0.10 psychological barrier, a mid-term rally toward $0.13–$0.15 could be realistic.