Altcoins to Watch in 2026: NEAR, QNT, ZEC, XRP, and MemeToro Gain Attention
Five altcoins are gaining attention in 2026 for distinct reasons. NEAR is breaking through resistance and consolidating between $4.79 and $5.00, with its Layer-1 activity and flexible blockchain infrastructure drawing interest.
Quant (QNT) has soared 350% in one week, driven by reports of its role in tokenized deposit settlement for 25 large U.S. banks.
Zcash (ZEC) is linked to privacy assets moving into the institutional spotlight, with Europe's first physically backed Zcash ETP and increased interest in privacy technology.
XRP remains strong despite a delayed XRP Ledger Batch Upgrade, tied to cross-border payment and remittance systems.
MemeToro, an early-stage BNB Chain project, is building an open-source launchpad for memecoin creation, discovery, and future trading.