Chainlink, Polygon, World Liberty & Monero dominate markets...

LINK and WLFI Lead the Weekly Charge

Four major altcoins have stood out from the crowd over the past seven days. @Chainlink ($LINK), @0xPolygon ($POL), @worldlibertyfi ($WLFI), and @monero ($XMR) have all posted notable price moves, outperforming much of the broader crypto market.

$LINK and $WLFI were the clear highlights of the week, with both assets continuing to attract buying interest that has left most competing altcoins behind. Over the past month, the price of $LINK has increased by more than 15%, pointing to sustained momentum that extends beyond a single week.

Chainlink is a foundational layer for the crypto ecosystem, with over $28 trillion of value locked within DeFi, derivatives, gaming, and institutional finance relying on its network. Legacy institutions including J.P. Morgan, SWIFT, and Mastercard use Chainlink to connect smart contracts with real-world data, giving $LINK a utility argument that few altcoins can match.

POL and XMR Add to the Gains

$POL, the native token of the Polygon network, jumped nearly 10% in the past week, making it one of the stronger performers among large-cap altcoins.

$XMR has been the standout story on a longer time horizon. The privacy-focused coin is up over 50% in the past year, a run that reflects growing demand for anonymous, untraceable transactions. Monero stands out in the crypto space for its strong focus on privacy and decentralization of transactions, making it one of the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. By early August, XMR had reclaimed the 200-day EMA band as it sets its sights on the $422 resistance level once more.

During the last month alone, the price of $XMR has increased by 21.4%, suggesting the broader yearly trend is accelerating rather than fading.

Taken together, the performance of these four assets points to a rotation into projects with clear utility or strong narratives: oracle infrastructure, real-world finance integrations, layer-2 scaling, and privacy. Whether the momentum holds will depend on broader market conditions and whether buying pressure can be sustained into the weeks ahead.

Sources:
Changelly: Monero (XMR) Price Prediction 2026
Coinpedia: Monero Price Prediction 2026-2030
Changelly: Chainlink (LINK) Price Prediction 2026