News View Non-AMP

Top 14 Altcoins Set to Explode in MAY 2025 as Bitcoin Dominance Drops

Published by
Debashree Patra

Altcoin season may finally be kicking off. Bitcoin dominance has dropped sharply from over 65% to 63.89%, hinting at a capital rotation into altcoins. Ethereum surged nearly 13%, while major altcoins like SOL, DOGE, and ADA rallied over 6%. Notably, the ETH/BTC ratio rebounded from its lowest level since 2020, signaling a potential structural shift in investor sentiment.

With the tide turning, analysts at Altcoin Daily have revealed their top 14 coins they believe are primed to explode in 2025.

Top Altcoins to Watch in May

Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum leads the charge amid growing institutional interest. Coinbase added 21,000 ETH to its treasury last quarter, now holding over 140,000 ETH. With Layer 2 solutions like Kraken, OKX, and Uniswap scaling the ecosystem, ETH is seen as climbing the store-of-value adoption curve—making it one of the safest and most promising bets.

Ondo Finance (ONDO)

Backed by BlackRock, ONDO is at the forefront of tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) for institutions. With the U.S. pushing tokenization forward, ONDO is well-positioned to benefit from institutional-grade on-chain finance.

XRP (XRP)

With U.S. regulatory clarity, XRP is being used for enterprise payments. A Florida pharma firm recently adopted XRP for a $50M treasury and vendor payment use case, proving its real-world financial utility.

Cardano (ADA)

ADA remains efficient and eco-friendly. It’s expanding Bitcoin bridges and supporting World Mobile Token (WMT), making it a strong contender in the evolving blockchain ecosystem.

World Mobile Token (WMT)

Deeply tied to Cardano, WMT is expanding across Ethereum and Cosmos, aiming to bring decentralized connectivity worldwide and become a major Cardano partner chain.

Borg Token (BORG)

This exchange token powers the Swissborg ecosystem (CeFi to DeFi). With one-third of its supply staked and recent integration into Hyperliquid, BORG is gaining traction fast.

COTI (COTI)

Originally Cardano-native, COTI is now an Ethereum L2 focused on compliant privacy and RWAs. It’s powering the digital euro and collaborating across Africa and the Middle East in a $30 trillion market space.

Foxy (FOXY)

More than a meme coin, FOXY is the mascot of Linea, a rising Ethereum Layer 2. If Linea continues to grow, FOXY could gain infrastructure-level support rare among meme coins.

Solana (SOL)

Still central to the L1 narrative, Solana is praised for its speed and scalability. Analysts call it “the next Ethereum” despite past challenges.

Sui (SUI)

Dubbed “the next Solana,” Sui is gaining attention for its high-performance architecture. Analysts say it’s in a strong race alongside Solana this cycle.

Supra (SUPRA)

Seen as a “next-gen blockchain,” Supra might be “the next Sui.” It’s a part of the rising L1 narrative, focused on speed and interoperability.

Injective (INJ)

Tailored for decentralized finance, Injective enables tokenized stocks and RWAs like MAG7. Analysts say it’s paving the way for a decentralized Wall Street.

Paid Network (PAID)

An OG crypto project, PAID is building legal and crowdfunding tools for startups. Now in its third cycle, it’s seen as a strong small-cap survivor.

ResearchCoin (RSC)

Powering the DeSci (Decentralized Science) movement, RSC rewards researchers for publishing open data. It’s poised to become a leading token in decentralized scientific discovery.

Final Thoughts

As Bitcoin dominance drops and Ethereum gains steam, the spotlight is shifting toward altcoins. With real-world use cases, institutional adoption, and emerging narratives, these 14 tokens could be the breakout stars of the next crypto bull run.

FAQs

What is altcoin season?

Altcoin season is when altcoins (non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies) outperform Bitcoin, gaining value faster due to market trends or hype.

How does a drop in Bitcoin dominance affect altcoins?

Lower BTC dominance means capital shifts into altcoins, driving higher alt gains and broader market rallies.

Debashree Patra

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

Recent Posts

Jack Dorsey’s Block to Join the S&P 500 Index Next Week

Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), an American tech company founded by Jack Dorsey and best known…

July 19, 2025

President Donald Trump Officially Signs The GENIUS Act Into Law: What’s Next for Crypto?

After passing the final House vote on Thursday, the GENIUS Act was enacted into law…

July 19, 2025

21Shares Files for Two Crypto Fund ETFs With the U.S.SEC: Details

21Shares, a veteran crypto investment company with more than $11 billion in assets under management…

July 19, 2025

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Hints at Crypto in Retirement Plan

A major shift is underway at the SEC, as it is stepping away from surprise…

July 19, 2025

Will XRP Price Hit $4 After Ripple vs SEC Officially Ends?

XRP had a wild ride this week, reaching a new all-time high of $3.65 before…

July 18, 2025

Shiba Inu Bull Identifies 1 Token to Turn $900 into $270,000 With a 30,000% Rally Like SHIB Last Cycle

Back in 2021, few investors imagined that Shiba Inu (SHIB), a joke token with an…

July 18, 2025