Zcash, Monero, and Hyperliquid join top 10 crypto list as Cardano and Chainlink drop out

A year ago, the landscape of the top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies was markedly different. Over the past twelve months, three new assets have entered the ranks while two established names have fallen out, highlighting the rapid shifts in the crypto market.

Newcomers enter the top 10

Excluding major stablecoins such as Tether and USDC, the top six positions have remained unchanged: Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, XRP, Solana, and TRON continue to dominate the market by capitalization.

Among the most notable changes, Zcash (ZEC) advanced into the top tier, currently trading around $1,232 and reporting a market capitalization of approximately $20.8 billion. Monero (XMR) also entered the list, trading near $530 with a market value close to $10 billion.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) joined the group as well. The token is now priced near $85, with its market value estimated at $21.6 billion. This ascent marks a significant reshuffle among the top cryptocurrencies outside the stablecoin segment.

Market performance and key movers

In contrast, Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK) lost their spots on the leaderboard. Recent data puts ADA at approximately $0.25, while LINK trades around $12.86. Their exclusion from the top 10 reflects underperformance compared to faster-growing assets.