Historically, one indicator of an upcoming bull run is when “dino” coins start to surge in value. Recently, XRP has led the way, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $3.65 on July 16. Now, Tezos has emerged as the latest OG dino coin to make waves, experiencing an increase of over 55% in just 24 hours.
While ETH continues to inch slowly upward toward $4,000 and Bitcoin sits comfortably under $120,000 following its significant run, OG coins such as Ripple (XRP), Tezos (XTZ), and Litecoin (LTC) are all making big moves.
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XTZ Surges Back Over $1 As Tezos Crypto Is The Latest OG Coin To Pump
Tezos crypto, a token that has been around since 2018, experienced an overnight surge, with a +40% pump that has taken the OG coin back over $1 for only the second time this year.
It is an often-forgotten OG cryptocurrency, a Layer-1 protocol that was once a top 10 token by market cap, back in February 2020. At that time, there were significantly fewer digital assets on the market, and XTZ was a relatively new and hyped project.
Remarkably, the daily trading volume for XTZ has exceeded $1.2 billion, equalling the Tezos cryptocurrency market cap, highlighting the demand for OG coins at present.
Even with its latest price increase, Tezos crypto is now only the 101st largest token by market capitalization, a significant decline from its once prominent position among the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and EOS.
In reclaiming $1, XTZ has also reclaimed its coveted $1 billion market cap status, and any further move from here will likely place it back into the top 100 cryptocurrencies.
Tezos crypto is currently facing significant resistance between $1.15 and $1.20; however, if it manages to break through this level, it could easily rally towards $3.
Due to its longevity and time at the top, XTZ is available on all major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, OXK, ByBit, and many more. It is a contributing factor to the 800% increase in trading volume experienced by Tezos, as it is widely available on exchanges worldwide.
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Dinosaur Coins Pumping Across The Board As LTC And XRP Also Hit New Heights
in case you missed $XRP at $0.50…. $LTC pic.twitter.com/scOHFxU863
— crypt0naut (@crypt0n4t) July 20, 2025
Litecoin (LTC) has surged another 15% today, following an impressive nearly 40% increase over the past week. This rise highlights LTC as a noteworthy, older cryptocurrency that is gaining momentum.
Despite not being among the top five tokens, LTC is ranked 22nd by market cap, which is approximately $9 billion, consistent with its standing from over five years ago. It remains a respected project and has upheld its position as a strong beta play relative to Bitcoin throughout the years.
In the past 24 hours, LTC has processed over $2 billion in trading volume, demonstrating the robustness of the current market trend, which has seen several ‘dino’ cryptocurrencies experience significant price jumps.
None more so than Ripple (XRP), which on July 16 reached a new all-time high, nearly eight years after its previous high was set. It briefly rose to $3.65 and has since fallen to $3.45.
Unlike other established cryptocurrencies that are experiencing price increases without holding significant value in the Web3 landscape in 2025, XRP stands out. Ripple is the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, trailing only behind Ethereum and Bitcoin.
Update on Ripple vs. SEC: Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty confirmed that the SEC has formally abandoned its appeal against the company. ♼️ Ripple’s historic win marks a sea change for #XRP and the direction of cryptocurrency regulation. pic.twitter.com/72KdIRF4a7
— XRP WHALES (@XRP_WHALES55) July 18, 2025
Over the years, Ripple has continued to develop its platform and attract new investments. The latest fuel for the XRP moon mission is its RLUSD stablecoin, a USD-backed stablecoin that has amassed a $500 million market cap since its launch in December 2024.
This growth is expected to lead to the potential listing of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) later this year. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 90% chance that an XRP ETF will be approved in 2025.
All of Ripple’s growth over the past year has been driven by a settlement of the longstanding legal dispute between XRP and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Official confirmation is expected to be made later this month, which should finally resolve the nearly five-year case between Ripple and the SEC.
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