Historically, a sign of an impending bull market is when ‘dino’ coins start seeing value surges. Recently, XRP surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $3.65 on July 16, prompting Tezos to rise as the latest OG dinosaur coin with an impressive over 55% increase within a mere 24 hours.

While ETH steadily approaches $4,000 and Bitcoin remains below $120,000 after its notable rally, legacy coins like Ripple (XRP), Tezos (XTZ), and Litecoin (LTC) are on the move.

Tezos Market Surge

Source: CoinGecko

XTZ Surges Back Over $1 as the Latest OG Coin to Pump

Tezos crypto, established in 2018, has undergone a substantial surge, marked by a +40% increase that has lifted the OG coin back above $1 for the second time this year.

Previously a top-tier token by market cap in February 2020, Tezos is experiencing revived interest in the crypto market. Notably, its daily trading volume has surpassed $1.2 billion, matching its market cap and showcasing the increased awareness of OG coins.

Despite this recent rise, Tezos holds the position of the 101st largest cryptocurrency, a stark decline from its earlier stature alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. Yet, its reclaiming of $1 also reinstates its $1 billion market cap, paving the way for potential re-entry into the list of the top 100 cryptocurrencies.

Challenges Ahead

Tezos faces considerable resistance between $1.15 and $1.20, but if it succeeds in breaking through, a rally towards $3 seems possible.

With a long-standing presence in the space, XTZ is available on nearly all major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, and ByBit, which has contributed to its 800% spike in trading volume as it’s easily accessible globally.

Dinosaur Coins Gaining Traction

*"In case you missed $XRP at $0.50, $LTC has also surged!

— crypt0naut (@crypt0n4t) July 20, 2025"

Litecoin (LTC) has risen 15% following nearly 40% gains over the previous week, showing it’s still a strong player in the crypto domain despite its 22nd rank by market cap, currently around $9 billion.

Ripple (XRP) has remained the focal point, reaching an ATH of $3.65 recently and afterwards stabilizing at $3.45. Unlike several established cryptocurrencies, its rise in value is matched with genuine utility in the Web3 environment of 2025.

Detailed advancements in Ripple’s ecosystem and possible listings for XRP ETFs loom on the horizon, with analysts predicting a 90% chance of approval in the upcoming year. Overall, factors like Ripple’s recent legal triumph against the SEC are pivotal to its continued growth in the crypto landscape.