The cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility this week, with over $900 million in liquidations triggered by macroeconomic factors. Among them, U.S. trade policies under Donald Trump—specifically tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico—sparked market-wide selloffs. This downturn affected equities and digital assets alike, pushing most cryptocurrencies into a deep correction.
Bitcoin dropped 16% this week, sliding from a high of $96,294 to a low of $83,159. Ethereum followed with an even sharper decline of 24.50%, currently trading at $2,187. Other major tokens, including XRP (-17.12%), BNB (-8.30%), and Solana (-19.34%), also suffered notable losses.
Top Performing Cryptos Defy Market Downturn
Despite the broader market’s struggles, a handful of digital assets managed to buck the trend. These top performers have demonstrated strong investor confidence and market momentum. Here are the top five gainers from the past week:
1. Story (IP) – 21.66% Gain
Story (IP), the native token of Story Protocol, emerged as the week’s best performer. Launched on February 13, 2025, it has seen significant investor interest, gaining 21.66% over the past seven days.
After outperforming the market for several days, Story (IP) reached an all-time high (ATH) of $7.33 on February 26. However, it later dropped by 24.97% from its peak and is currently trading at $5.51, temporarily halting its meteoric rise.
2. Berachain (BERA) – 14.14% Gain
Berachain (BERA), a recently launched cryptocurrency, secured the second spot among top gainers with a price increase of 14.14% this week. Since its launch on February 6, 2025, Berachain has gained significant traction, especially after being listed on major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance. The listing excitement fueled its price surge, making it one of the most talked-about new tokens.
3. Celestia (TIA) – 7.02% Gain
Celestia (TIA) recorded a strong performance, rising by 7.02% over the past week. This gain came despite the market’s broader turbulence, highlighting the token’s resilience. TIA’s increasing adoption and developer engagement have helped sustain its upward momentum.
4. Aptos (APT) – 5.26% Gain
Aptos (APT) continued to draw investor interest, posting a 5.26% increase over the week. Its strong performance is attributed to its innovative scalability solutions, solid tokenomics, and rising on-chain activity. Investors continue to show confidence in Aptos as it gains traction in the blockchain ecosystem.
5. Hedera (HBAR) – 5.26% Gain
Hedera (HBAR) rounded out the top five gainers with a 5.26% price increase. The growing strength of Hedera and positive investor sentiment played key roles in this rise. Notably, Hedera’s latest strategic collaborations, including its integration into Swift’s operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, have increased its visibility and market adoption.
While the overall market remains in a bearish phase due to macroeconomic pressures, these five cryptocurrencies have demonstrated resilience and strong investor interest. Their continued growth and strategic developments could position them for further gains as the market stabilizes in the coming weeks.
