XMR: The recent performance is not good. If funds in the privacy sector rotate, it may bring opportunities to Monero to make up for its growth.
KAS: Continued decline in circulation and network upgrades may enhance Kaspa's recovery potential.
ATOM: Deep losses provide upside, while token economics reform is expected to improve long-term prospects.
While mainstream cryptocurrencies recorded stronger gains, some altcoins fell behind. That gap may create opportunities for investors who patiently seek out undervalued projects. Monero, Kaspa and Cosmos stand out for their own reasons. Despite recent price weakness, the fundamentals of each token remain strong. Their current performance also stands in stark contrast to overall market momentum. However, investors should fully consider risks before chasing potential catchments. Here are three types of altcoins that currently deserve close attention.
Monero, Kaspa and Cosmos.
Monero (XMR)
Monero has only gained 3.7% in the past week. At the same time, Zcash rose more than 75% over the same period. This has led to a significant performance gap between the two major privacy cryptocurrencies. XMR currently trades at approximately US$422 and has a market value of approximately US$7.9 billion. It ranks around 18th among cryptocurrencies by market value. However, Monero has still gained about 20% in the past month. This suggests that the recent weakness reflects short-term funding rotation rather than long-term deterioration. Privacy assets remain one of the strongest performing cryptocurrency sectors in 2026. Monero also hit a record high of about $798 in January. Previously, during the development of major sectors, funds were rotated between XMR and ZEC. If traders seek better value, the latest rotation could eventually reverse.
Kaspa (KAS)
Kaspa provides another potential opportunity for recovery after a long decline. KAS is trading at approximately US$0.029 and has a market value of approximately US$807 million. The token is still down more than 80% from its previous high of about $0.20. KAS has only risen 8.5% in the past week, and its monthly gain is only about 4.8%. However, upcoming supply dynamics may improve investment logic. About 95% of Kaspa's total supply has been mined, and circulation could be close to zero by the end of 2026. Lower issuance is expected to reduce miner-related selling pressure in the market. At the same time, Kaspa's Toccata hard fork expands network capabilities, with the upgrade adding programmability features, KRC-20 support, and zero-knowledge verification.
Cosmos(ATOM)
Cosmos is the riskiest choice of the three. ATOM was trading at about $1.60, down about 96% from its all-time high. The token has risen 8.1% in the past week, while Bitcoin has risen about 23% over the same period. This poor performance makes ATOM a clear reverse bet. Cosmos still supports a huge blockchain ecosystem through IBC technology, with more than 200 networks connected through this interoperability system. The 2026 roadmap also targets faster transaction speeds and broader inter-chain connections. Cosmos Labs plans to redesign ATOM's token economics around online revenue, a change that could address long-standing inflation concerns.
Monero may benefit if privacy sector funds are re-rotated to mature projects. Kaspa combines limited circulation with expanding blockchain capabilities. Cosmos offers the most radical recovery opportunity, but it is also accompanied by greater uncertainty. Investors should weigh up potential against volatility and project-specific risks.

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