Bitcoin once again climbed above $100K today, and altcoins like Ethereum and XRP are also pumping.
In this bullish environment, attention is now shifting to which cryptos could be set to see most gains going into 2025.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Pave the Way for a Christmas Rally
The total market capitalization of all cryptos crossed $3.6 trillion, a rise of nearly 6% in the last 24 hours.
BTC led this rally, which recently broke $100,000 amid favorable macroeconomic factors.
The release of US November Consumer Price Index (CPI) data supported the strong sentiment. The CPI at 2.7% aligned with broader expectations.
Adding to the momentum was the expected 25-basis-point (bps) interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week.
In fact, Bitcoin briefly hit $101,000 on December 12, at which point the price consolidated downwards at press time.
Leading asset management firm Bitwise recently projected how BTC could climb to $200,000 by 2025.
It also made projections for Ethereum to reach $7,000 next year.
These ambitious forecasts are substantiated by the rising adoption of Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum’s growing Layer 2 ecosystems.
It’s worth noting that Ethereum also showed significant strength, gaining 7% after bouncing off its support area near the $3,600 level.
With its recent breakout towards $4,000 and above, Ethereum remains bullish in its price outlook.
Institutional investors and whales have maintained a bullish sentiment, and many will likely add to their ETH stacks during recently formed price dips.
Best Altcoins to Buy Now
As the altcoin season begins, many early-stage projects are gaining investor traction. Historically, new altcoins have delivered substantial returns during similar market conditions.
Let’s look at some high-potential cryptos to buy for the next bull run.
Wall Street Pepe
Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) is a trending new meme coin capitalizing on the Pepe brand.
$WEPE offers everyday investors a chance to outsmart the big players. It offers its users exclusive trading insights to help them get ahead of most traders and make informed decisions.
With the help of its “Wepe Army,” you’ll receive exclusive insights, actionable strategies, and the latest market updates.
You can enjoy perks like staking rewards, weekly incentives, and unique community benefits.
Moreover, early buyers can earn high passive income using the platform’s staking system.
As more people get excited about PEPE-themed tokens, $WEPE is in a great position to capitalize on that buzz.
Crypto All-Stars
The Crypto All-Stars ($STARS) presale has raised nearly $13 million so far, showing massive community traction and support.
The project wants to unite all meme coin fans under one roof through its “MemeVault”, which lets users stake popular meme coins such as Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe in one place.
It provides a secure and seamless experience for users, who can be rewarded up to 3x the normal amount, depending on the amount they stake.
You can earn an APY of over 190% at press time, although this rate will decrease as more investors join the staking pool.
The $STARS token is audited by leading firms like SolidProof and Coinsult audits, reaffirming its security.
Pepe Unchained
After becoming one of the hottest presales this year, Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) gained huge investor traction and raised over $73 million.
It quickly sold out its presale and is now listed on Uniswap, where it has almost doubled in value over the past 24 hours.
This meme token, inspired by the “Pepe the Frog” meme, uses a Layer-2 blockchain called Pepe Chain. As a result, it can offer faster and more affordable transactions than the Ethereum mainnet.
It also offers a staking portal, where early buyers can earn a high APY of 48% at the time of writing.
With PEPU currently up 123% in the last day and top CoinMarketCap’s trending list, more gains could be incoming.
Best Wallet Token
As the crypto market heats up, wallet tokens have been in the spotlight, with the likes of Uniswap soaring. Now, Best Wallet Token has raised over $1.3 million in just a few weeks of launch.
$BEST is designed to improve user interactions in decentralized finance (DeFi) through its multi-chain, non-custodial wallet.
The token offers benefits like low transaction fees, early access to presales, higher staking rewards, and governance rights.
The Best Wallet ecosystem includes a secure wallet supporting over 60 blockchains, a decentralized exchange aggregator, and a future debit card with cashback rewards.
With a roadmap featuring innovative tools and features like gas-free transactions, $BEST aims to capture 40% of the market share by 2026.
At the time of writing, early buyers can buy $BEST for just $0.023075. However, this price will increase in over a day as the presale advances to its next stage.
Flockerz
Flockerz ($FLOCK) is a vote-to-earn (V2E) project focused on giving its community the power.
It operates as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), where all the governance is in the hands of the community.
Flockerz allows its token holders to participate in the decision-making process and earn high rewards, incentivizing engagement with the platform.
Currently, the presale has generated $4.7 million after witnessing massive investor interest.
Early buyers can also get a high staking APY of over 450% at press time.
Popular crypto analyst Jacob Bury recently highlighted Flockerz’s potential for high growth, especially given its expected exchange listings.