Top 7 Altcoins To Buy Now Before Big Altseason

Bitcoin recently touched new all-time highs before pulling back to slightly lower levels. Many are now asking the big question: Is altcoin season finally here? However, according to analyst Lark Davis, the real opportunity lies in spotting the strongest performers early.  The analyst has shared 7 coins he thinks could explode this summer:

Solana (SOL)

Solana already had a strong cycle and is currently down around 49% from its January highs. However, the SOL/BTC chart shows signs that Solana could be gearing up for a strong recovery. There is ETF hype around Solana, and the SEC is reviewing its filings, with the PolyMarket even showing a 90% chance of approval. 

The current cooldown in volume may be the calm before the storm, making it a good time to position ahead of a breakout. It is currently down 3% in the last 24 hours, trading at $147.47. 

Litecoin (LTC)

Next up is Litecoin. With ETF talks around LTC, big exchange listings and a clean regulatory profile, it could attract institutional interest. Its relatively low market cap under $10 billion makes it appealing compared to Bitcoin or Ethereum. It is currently trading at $84.94, down 1% in the past day. 

Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum has underperformed this cycle, but still has a bullish chart setup up. With strong ETF inflows, and staking upgrades, ETH could breakout soon. The ETH/BTC ratio is also holding firm, pointing towards a possible upside. 

With growing developer activity, SEC support for DeFi, AI use cases, and a plan to scale Ethereum 10x, ETH could witness a strong summer rally. It is currently trading at $2529.76, down 2%. 

Pepe (PEPE)

For those seeking higher volatility and meme-driven momentum, Davis points to Pepe (PEPE) as Ethereum’s “meme beta.” It often moves quickly when Ethereum and other altcoins rally. With a large community, PEPE remains a popular choice. It is down 3% in the past day. 

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)

Virtuals Protocol is Davis’ top pick in the AI category. While many AI tokens have pumped and crashed, VIRTUAL has continued to build steadily. Its solid tokenomics, real-world use case focused on AI agents, and integration with the Base chain give it strong long-term potential. 

VIRTUAL could be a strategic choice for those seeking exposure to both the AI trend and the growing Base ecosystem. It is currently priced at $1.69, down 7% in the past day. 

Plume (PLUME)

The sixth token is Plume, which is a new player in the real-world asset (RWA) space. It recently launched its Genesis mainnet and provides access to yield opportunities through its platform, Portal. Despite facing a setback after the passing of a co-founder, Plume is beginning to show bullish signs. It has a current market cap of approximately $200 million and is down 7% in the last 24 hours. 

Wormhole (WORM)

Wormhole is known for its cross-chain interoperability as it helps transfer tokenized assets such as stablecoins and RWAs across multiple blockchains. It already handles over $55.6 billion in value and is integrated with major institutions like Securitize, which is involved in projects tied to BlackRock. 

Davis considers Wormhole “seriously undervalued” at its current $350 million market cap, and sees strong potential for the future. It is down 1% in the past day.