Altcoins to Watch: Why These Tokens Could Be Next After Bitcoin

The crypto market is entering a new phase where altcoins may soon follow Bitcoin’s recent rally. While Bitcoin has already broken key resistance levels, many altcoins are still lagging.

Well-known crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe has pointed out several top altcoins that could be ready for a strong move. 

Here are the altcoins he believes are worth watching now.

Arbitrum (ARB) Looks Undervalued

Arbitrum (ARB) emerges as one of the most-watched altcoins. Van de Poppe pointed to improving on-chain activity while the token price remains weak. Key metrics like total value locked (TVL), stablecoin liquidity, transaction activity, and trading volume are still holding up well. This shows that real usage on the network has not slowed down.

At the same time, Arbitrum’s revenue and fees are continuing to grow. Some analysts believe it could generate around $100 million to $200 million annually if the market improves.

From a technical view, the chart is also turning positive. ARB was around $0.26 in April 2025, but now trades near $0.126.

That gap between usage and price suggests the token may be undervalued. He believes if momentum continues, ARB could recover toward the $0.25 level.

Bittensor (TAO) and the AI Narrative

Another token on his radar is Bittensor (TAO), which is linked to the growing AI sector. Bittensor runs as a marketplace for artificial intelligence work, giving it a unique role in crypto.

TAO recently faced pressure after internal network issues affected sentiment. The price dropped from around $350 to nearly now trading at $249. 

However, Van de Poppe said these types of corrections can create opportunities if the project continues improving. With AI still a major global trend, TAO remains one to watch if confidence returns.

NEAR Could Be Close to Breakout

He also highlighted NEAR Protocol. NEAR is showing good short-term strength and is trading around $1.37. 

Recent updates include “Confidential Intents” for private cross-chain transfers, support for Tether Gold (XAUT), and progress in AI tools through “IronClaw.”

According to him, NEAR has tested an important resistance level many times, which can mean a breakout is getting close. If that happens, he believes NEAR could rise toward the $2.20 to $2.50 range.

The overall trend suggests that Bitcoin is leading the market, and altcoins may follow soon. If Bitcoin continues to hold strong, capital could rotate into altcoins, triggering the next phase of the rally.