Altcoin Season Begins? PENGU, HBAR, and XLM Price Surge Over 25%

Crypto markets are heating up again, but it’s not Bitcoin stealing the spotlight this time. While BTC is trading above the $120K mark with 28% gains, several altcoins are giving a bull vibe. 

While the majority of altcoins were in green, these top 3 stole the show: Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) led the charge with a 26–27% jump, trading near $0.03, followed closely by Hedera (HBAR) with a 24–25% gain at around $0.25. Stellar (XLM) also saw a sharp rise of 23–25%, reaching approximately $0.49.