Top 7 weekly crypto performers: ATOM, JUP, JUST lead crypto market as altcoins defy Bitcoin weakness

• Cosmos Hub recorded weekly gains of 20% after climbing above $2 on Friday amid elevated trading activity.
• Jupiter gained nearly 16% weekly after overtaking Kamino Finance in lending activity, securing the top spot on Solana's network.
• Bitway rose 9% in the past week after last week's 52% surge, with trading volume increasing 10% to $14 million.

Several altcoins have posted weekly gains despite a broader decline in the crypto market, with Cosmos Hub (ATOM), Jupiter (JUP) and JUST (JST) leading the group. These tokens also outperformed the crypto market, including Pyth Network (PYTH), Bitway (BTW), Stacks (STX), and XDC Network (XDC).

Cosmos Hub (ATOM)

WoW: +20%

Cosmos Hub is the top token on this list, up 18.6% over the past week. ATOM powers the Cosmos Hub, where it is used for transaction fees, staking and governance. The network supports interoperability between independent blockchains.

ATOM outperformed the broader market, although a specific catalyst for the latest weekly rally remains unclear. The token's price rose from $1.80 to over $2 on Friday as trading activity jumped more than 138% in the past 24 hours, signaling renewed market interest. ATOM is up 23% in the past 24 hours at the time of writing, signaling that the majority of inflows were recorded on Friday.

Jupiter (JUP)

WoW: +15.9%

Jupiter recorded double-digit gains of roughly 16% this week. The Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator helps users swap tokens through different exchanges and liquidity pools to find competitive prices and reduce slippage.

JUP's rise appears linked to Jupiter overtaking Kamino Finance in lending activity, moving into the top spot on the Solana network. The token surged 10% in the past 24 hours, although trading activity stood at $138 million, representing a 36% decline over the past day.

JUST (JST)

WoW: +10.5%

JUST gained 10.5% during the week. Built on TRON, the decentralized finance platform offers services including JustLend, JustStable and cross-chain tokens. JST serves as its governance token, while USDJ is designed to maintain a peg to the US dollar.

JST's outperformance comes amid weakness across the wider DeFi market. However, available data does not establish a specific announcement or fundamental development as the direct cause of its rally.

Bitway (BTW)

WoW: +9%

Bitway rose 9% over seven days, extending gains from last week's 52% surge, although much of the previous momentum has now slowed. The infrastructure layer connects onchain liquidity with financial opportunities, including institutional-grade yield-generating assets.

Its gains coincide with broader interest in smaller altcoins. Trading activity has remained strong, up 10% in the past 24 hours amid $14 million in volume.

BTW is trading at $1.57, up 13% in the past 24 hours at the time of writing.

Pyth Network (PYTH)

WoW: +5.2%

Pyth Network gained 5.2% this week. The oracle network supplies price data for cryptocurrencies, equities, foreign exchange and commodities to blockchain applications.

A notable recent development is the Pyth DAO's approval to allocate 100% of eligible product revenue toward PYTH token buybacks. The decision could strengthen the connection between network revenue and token demand, providing a potential fundamental driver for investor interest.

Despite the development, PYTH is down 3% in the past 24 hours at the time of writing.

Stacks (STX)

WoW: +4.8%

Stacks advanced 4.8%. The Bitcoin layer-2 network enables smart contracts and decentralized applications built around Bitcoin.

The project recently outlined a 2030 strategy to expand Bitcoin's role in capital markets. The roadmap may have supported interest in STX as investors assess the potential growth of Bitcoin-based financial applications.

STX is trading at $0.37, up 1.6% in the past 24 hours at the time of writing.

XDC Network (XDC)

WoW: +4.8%

XDC Network also gained 4.8%. Its enterprise-focused hybrid blockchain targets international trade and finance, supporting smart contracts and business-oriented applications.

The rise could be tied to a recent increase in XDC trading volume, which rose by $23 million in the past 24 hours, representing a 62% surge. This suggests stronger market activity for the token.

XDC is up 11% in the past 24 hours at the time of writing.