Altcoin Season 2025: Top Cryptos to Watch for Massive Gains

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Vignesh S G

May 14, 2025

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The altcoin market is showing early signs of a rally, but renowned crypto analyst VirtualBacon urges caution. In a recent post on X, he shares his altcoin portfolio, trading strategy, and macro insights, offering valuable perspectives for investors.

Altcoin Market Analysis

Typically, an altcoin rally follows a simple pattern: Bitcoin triggers the market, followed by Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), and finally, large-cap cryptos shift focus to small caps and meme coins. According to VirtualBacon, the market is currently in the large-cap breakout phase of the latest altcoin season.

Since April 1, the altcoin market has grown by at least 27.23%. Ethereum surged by 47.04%, and Solana by 46.73%. Smaller altcoins like PEPE, TAO, and SUPER saw significant growth, with each reporting a rise of at least 40%.

Key Factors Driving the Altcoin Trend

A critical factor in the current altcoin rally is the temporary halt of the US-China tariff war for 90 days, reducing market volatility and boosting liquidity. VirtualBacon highlights that the Global Liquidity Index recently posted its first higher high since 2021, a key indicator for an altcoin season.

Not Full Altcoin Season Yet

Despite the positive momentum, VirtualBacon cautions that the market has not fully entered an altcoin season. He points out that until the US Federal Reserve pauses Quantitative Tightening (QT), the current altcoin rally remains a relief rally, not a full-fledged altseason.

Top Altcoins to Watch

Ethereum & Solana

Ethereum and Solana are recommended for their strong fundamentals, with Ethereum surging by 64.5% and Solana by 37.7% in the past 30 days.

L1 Exposure

VirtualBacon suggests ALGO and IOTA as alternatives to XRP, with ALGO praised for its low price, liquidity, and tokenomics, while IOTA is highlighted for its new Move-based L1 and mainnet.

Solana Ecosystem

JUP stands out as a dominant player in the Solana ecosystem, with BORG (Mobile DEX) and SAROS (DLMM platform) emerging as promising projects.

Gaming Sector

SUPER is recommended for its consistency and long-term potential, especially with upcoming staker rewards for the community.

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AI Sector

TAO is compared to Bitcoin in the AI crypto space, with the token showing a 2x rise from its low, following its recent subnet launch and token upgrades.

Meme Coins

PEPE’s market cap has risen dramatically from $2B to $5B in a month, while PENGU is recommended for its cultural meme and strong consolidation after the latest airdrop.

RWA Sector

AXL and CHEX are recommended for their solid fundamentals, with AXL showing no significant unlocks and CHEX compared to Securitize for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund.

FAQs

Why is the crypto market rallying now?

Positive global news like US-China trade talks and regional ceasefire efforts boosted investor confidence in crypto.

Will altcoins outperform Bitcoin soon?

Analysts expect altcoins to gain as Bitcoin dominance fades, with daily gains of up to 40% predicted in coming months.

Which altcoin will explode in 2025?

TAO, SUPER, and PEPE show breakout potential due to strong trends in AI, gaming, and meme coins, says VirtualBacon.

Vignesh S G

Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.