Cryptocurrency22 May 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Crypto majors stuck in tight range as altcoin rotation picks up steam

Bitcoin holds between $76,000 and $78,000 while AI tokens and HYPE surge; derivatives signal calm conditions with volatility selling dominating options markets…

Bitcoin holds between $76,000 and $78,000 while AI tokens and HYPE surge; derivatives signal calm conditions with volatility selling dominating options markets. AI tokens NEAR (+28.5%) and FET (+11.4%) led Friday's altcoin action as speculative flows rotated out of privacy coins DASH, ZEC and XMR, which shed much of their early-week gains. HYPE hit a record high after rallying ~60% since Tuesday, driven by heavy short liquidations and institutional demand following the launch of U.S. spot…

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