The ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market, fueled by uncertainty and Bitcoins (BTC) dominance creeping back up to 60%, has left many altcoin investors feeling discouraged. The dominance of Bitcoin often leads to a market-wide pullback, with altcoins struggling to maintain their momentum.

However, despite this negative outlook, there are still high-market-cap altcoins that have managed to record significant gains, showing resilience in a volatile environment.

1. Official Trump (TRUMP)

Donald Trumps meme coin, TRUMP, has been one of the biggest surprises in the market lately. Despite the initial hype that saw TRUMP surge to an all-time high of $75 on January 19, the coin faced a significant drop, falling to as low as $16 in the past week. But recently, it has bounced back with a 13% increase in the last 24 hours, trading at around $20.25. The coins rise was so intense at launch that it temporarily caused congestion on the Solana network, setting a new benchmark for meme coins.

2. FTX Token (FTT)

FTX Token (FTT), the cryptocurrency associated with the collapsed exchange, has been among the top gainers recently. After news surfaced that FTX would make payments to its creditors, the token saw a significant upward swing. Additionally, rumors about Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO, possibly receiving a pardon from President Trump fueled further interest. FTT has gained 12% in the last 24 hours and is currently priced at $2.10, showing surprising resilience despite the exchanges notorious collapse.

3. Official Melania (MELANIA)

Melania Trumps meme coin, MELANIA, created by the Trump team, has had a rocky journey. After struggling with a long downward trend, MELANIA is attempting to break out of its slump. Despite a rather disappointing performance in the past, the coin recently saw a slight 3.2% uptick, trading at $1.72. The market cap of MELANIA stands at $825 million, and although its not setting the world on fire, its persistence during a bearish market trend is notable.

4. Litecoin (LTC)

Litecoin (LTC) has benefited from recent news that Grayscale is seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch Litecoin-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This news has given LTC a boost, with the coin seeing a 3% increase in the last 24 hours. Trading at $108, LTCs market cap now stands at $8 billion. The coin is gaining momentum, especially as institutional interest in Litecoin grows.

5. Hyperliquid (HYPE)

Hyperliquids native token, HYPE, has gained significant attention recently due to its unique positioning in the Layer-1 blockchain space. With a modest 2% increase, HYPE continues to show resilience, hovering around the $27 mark. The projects market cap is valued at $9 billion, and its long-term growth prospects remain strong as it continues to attract developers and users within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

Bonus: Chainlink (LINK)

While not on the original list, Chainlink (LINK) has continued to outperform many other altcoins in recent months, especially given its key role in the decentralized oracle space. LINK's partnership with numerous enterprise-grade projects and its integration into many blockchain ecosystems make it a solid long-term hold. In a market thats been dominated by short-term speculations, LINK has maintained a steady growth trajectory, making it a coin to watch as the market evolves.