• Sentiment scores for top-performing tokens surged above 85%, coinciding with price increases between 40% and 45%.
• Stellar (XLM) and Sei (SEI) led the sentiment and gain rankings, fueled by ecosystem activity and developer support.
• Despite bullish momentum in selected tokens, the broader market remains uncertain, requiring cautious optimism moving forward.

With the crypto space gaining momentum towards the end of July, five of the best-performing tokens—Stellar (XLM), Flare Network (FLR), PancakeSwap (CAKE), Cronos (CRO), and Sei (SEI)—have seen sentiment scores over 85%, which translates to weekly price appreciation of over 40%. This is reflective of growing optimism among major digital assets despite prevailing market ambiguity. Sentiment reports on several platforms indicate a rise in positive narratives driven by increased trading activity and strong technical bases.

Stellar (XLM) — Sentiment Surge at 88%, Weekly Gains Top 42%

Stellar (XLM) posted one of its strongest weeks in recent months, recording a 42% price increase and an 88% sentiment score. The surge aligns with renewed activity in cross-border payment partnerships and increasing development around remittance applications. XLM’s underlying network, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), recently highlighted improvements in throughput and validator efficiency, contributing to the improved outlook. Technical indicators show XLM breached a previous resistance zone, flipping it into support, further affirming bullish strength.

Flare Network (FLR) — 44% Price Gain as Interoperability Narrative Grows

Flare Network (FLR) entered the list of favorable projects again, rising by 44% in price and showing a sentiment score of 87%. This newfound bullishness is in particular fuelled by its status as an interoperability-oriented Layer 1 solution. Recent developer releases emphasizing ease of access to data via the Flare Oracle protocols have rejuvenated developer interest on the smart contracts side. Increased activity on-chain and protocol integrations helped to make the short-term forecast more positive even after sustained historical underperformance.

PancakeSwap (CAKE) — DeFi Reawakens, CAKE Up 41% With 86% Sentiment

PancakeSwap (CAKE), the leading DEX on the BNB Chain, recorded a 41% price increase this week, with sentiment reaching 86%. This rebound follows a notable uptick in DEX volume and liquidity provision across BNB Chain protocols. 

On-chain metrics show increased staking and yield activity, with new farms and pools reactivating user participation. While the CAKE token has lagged previously, the recent bounce indicates growing confidence in the protocol’s long-term utility in the decentralized exchange space.

Cronos (CRO) — Breakout Rally Adds 43%, Sentiment Peaks at 85%

Cronos (CRO) saw a technical breakout this week, gaining 43% in value while sentiment rose to 85%. The move coincides with infrastructure upgrades and rising total value locked (TVL) across its native dApps. Enhanced scalability and security announcements from the Cronos development team have improved investor confidence. CRO also benefits from branding synergy with Crypto.com, which continues to expand in Asia and the Middle East. Analysts note the breakout has been supported by growing volume, though CRO still faces long-term resistance above $0.12.

Sei (SEI) — Top Performer With 45% Gain and Sentiment at 89%

Sei (SEI) led the bullish group with a 45% weekly gain and the highest sentiment score at 89%. The asset has seen a resurgence due to rising developer activity and new dApps launching within its ecosystem. Sei’s architecture, optimized for trading efficiency, positions it uniquely among newer Layer 1 chains. The token’s price rallied on the back of strategic partnerships and visible GitHub development activity. Market watchers are now focused on whether SEI can hold its gains above the $0.35 level in the coming sessions.