- Bitcoin dominance is dropping, signaling the start of altcoin season as Ethereum and other major tokens surge.
- Altcoin Daily’s top 14 picks for May 2025 include both trusted names like ETH and SOL, and rising stars like ONDO, FOXY, and SUI.
Bitcoin dominance has slipped to 63.89%, down from over 65%, igniting a fresh wave of optimism for altcoins. As capital rotates out of BTC, Ethereum (ETH) has already surged nearly 13%, with Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE) not far behind. The ETH/BTC ratio is climbing again, suggesting a major shift in investor sentiment—and possibly the true start of altcoin season.
Analysts at Altcoin Daily have compiled a hot list of 14 altcoins that they believe are poised to skyrocket in May 2025. The list features both blue-chip players and hidden gems set to ride the next crypto wave.
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Leading the Pack
- Ethereum (ETH): Backed by institutions and Layer 2 growth, ETH remains the most trusted altcoin.
- Solana (SOL): With unmatched speed and scalability, SOL is once again vying for Ethereum’s crown.
- Cardano (ADA): Expanding bridges and eco-conscious tech keep ADA a favorite among long-term holders.
- XRP (XRP): Now with regulatory clarity, XRP is gaining traction for real-world enterprise payments.
Emerging Disruptors
- Ondo Finance (ONDO): With backing from BlackRock, ONDO is leading the real-world asset tokenization race.
- Foxy (FOXY): More than a meme, FOXY is the face of Linea’s growing Layer 2 ecosystem.
- Sui (SUI) & Supra (SUPRA): High-speed Layer 1s gaining ground as “next Solana” contenders.
Altcoins with Real Utility
- World Mobile Token (WMT): Aiming to decentralize global connectivity, deeply integrated with Cardano.
- Borg Token (BORG): Powering CeFi-to-DeFi transitions in the Swissborg ecosystem.
- COTI (COTI): Enabling privacy-focused RWAs and a digital euro initiative.
Underrated Gems
- Injective (INJ): Bringing tokenized stocks and DeFi infrastructure to the masses.
- Paid Network (PAID): Offering legal and crowdfunding tools for crypto startups.
- ResearchCoin (RSC): Driving decentralized scientific publishing in the booming DeSci space.
With Bitcoin dominance falling and altcoins gaining momentum, these 14 picks are ones to watch closely. As institutional adoption grows and new narratives emerge, altcoins could take center stage in the next leg of the bull run.
