While the spotlight remains on Bitcoin’s retracement and large-cap volatility across Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, a few mid-cap tokens are quietly gaining strength beneath the surface. The prices of Kaspa (KAS), Arbitrum (ARB) and Algorand (ALGO) have shown steady resilience. In a market where early rotation often determines the next outperformers, these under-the-radar tokens may be laying the groundwork before broader attention catches up.
Kaspa is one of the strongest structural performers in the mid-cap segment, consistently printing higher lows even during high market volatility. Its block-DAG architecture—designed for parallel block creation—gives it far higher throughput than traditional Layer-1 chains, which continues to attract developers and long-term supporters. Over the past week, KAS price has delivered notable gains and demonstrated strong volume expansion, suggesting increasing trader participation. If momentum continues, Kaspa could remain one of the cycle’s stealth outperformers.
As seen in the above chart, the KAS price has recovered from the loss incurred in the past few days and entered a trend reversal zone. The price has reclaimed the important resistance at the 50-day MA, which is offering significant support to the rally. The volume has also increased; however, the DMI raises some concerns. The +Di & -Di have diverged and could undergo a bearish crossover with the same trading conditions. If the token manages to close the monthly trade within the resistance range between $0.056 and $0.06, a rise to $0.08 is imminent.
Despite being one of the largest Layer-2 ecosystems, Arbitrum’s token continues to fly under the radar compared to Optimism and Base. Yet its underlying metrics tell a different story.
User activity on Arbitrum has been steadily climbing, and its ecosystem remains one of the deepest in Layer-2 DeFi, with consistent TVL inflows even during risk-off periods. ARB’s price has shown resilience, respecting higher support levels while maintaining a constructive midterm structure. The token may be positioned for a delayed breakout once Layer-2 narratives regain momentum.
The weekly chart of Arbitrum suggests the price has reached the apex of the falling wedge consolidation that it entered since the 2024 rejection. On the other hand, the price has reached the lower bands of Bollinger, which usually push the rally towards the upper bands. The weekly RSI has also initiated a rebound before hitting the lower threshold. Therefore, the chart patterns and the technicals both favour a bullish continuation; however, a breakout above the wedge is mandatory. This could push the price to $0.8, further pushing the ARB price to $1.
Algorand is emerging as a quiet gainer, showing stability during the recent market drawdown. With one of the lowest future inflation rates among Layer-1s and near-instant settlement, the ALGO price continues to appeal to enterprise and real-world asset projects. Its price action has gradually strengthened, forming a base structure that typically precedes a breakout attempt. On-chain activity has also picked up, driven by increased network usage and governance participation. Although not trending in mainstream discussions, Algorand is showing signs of early accumulation.
Over the past few months, the ALGO price has been stuck within a descending parallel channel, testing the resistance and support of the channel. The price is trading just below the resistance at $0.15, which was a trend reversal zone earlier. As this strikes with the average band level, rising above these levels is pretty mandatory. The RSI remains consolidated within the lower threshold, but the MACD is heading for a bullish crossover. However, the MACD remains within the negative range. Therefore, the current consolidation may prevail for a while, and after accumulating strength, a breakout to $0.2 could be imminent.
Among the three, Kaspa has shown the clearest upside volatility, outperforming peers on both price and volume expansion. Arbitrum remains the most structurally stable, with TVL and user activity rising regardless of market swings. Algorand holds firm as the defensive play, showing minimal downside despite turbulence in major tokens.
This comparative resilience across different narratives—DAG scaling, Layer-2 growth, and enterprise Layer-1 utility—suggests broader interest quietly building beneath the market surface.
What Traders Should Watch Next
- Kaspa: Breakout above key weekly resistance and sustained volume inflows
- Arbitrum: TVL acceleration and Layer-2 rotation signals
- Algorand: Increase in RWA partnerships and network activity spikes
- Monitoring whale flows, funding rates, and volatility resets across these tokens will help track early momentum shifts.
While top-cap tokens continue to dominate market sentiment, the next wave of strong performers often emerges from less obvious corners. Kaspa, Arbitrum, and Algorand are displaying a mix of resilience, accumulation, and improving fundamentals—despite receiving far less attention than their peers. If market conditions turn favorable, these quietly strengthening assets may be among the first to surprise to the upside.
