The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a significant surge in momentum as several altcoins position themselves as top contenders for 2025. Cold Wallet (CWT) has made headlines with a presale that has already raised over $6.21 million, selling more than 737 million tokens at $0.00998 each in Stage 17. The project's acquisition of Plus Wallet for $270 million brings over 2 million active users into its ecosystem, fast-tracking adoption. CWT's cashback model rewards every transaction with tokens, contrasting traditional fee-draining wallets, and offers a projected 3,400% ROI at its confirmed listing price of $0.3517.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) has emerged as a DeFi revenue leader, capturing 35% of all blockchain fee revenue in July alone—totaling nearly $97.7 million and surpassing Ethereum and Solana. Its derivatives protocol saw open interest surge to $15.3 billion this year, a 369% increase fueled by Phantom Wallet integration. HYPE's token model includes $4 million in daily buybacks, maintaining upward price pressure. Trading between $46.72 and $47.46, it eyes the $54-$55 range as a key milestone.
Solana (SOL) broke above $200, reigniting bullish sentiment with projections pointing toward $250-$350. Institutional inflows are robust, with Solana-based funds attracting $8.9 million last week despite broader crypto outflows of $415 million. Rising total value locked indicates healthy on-chain activity, reinforcing its reputation for scalability and liquidity.
Ethereum (ETH) rallied 41% in the past month, outpacing the broader market's 9% growth, trading near $4,690. Optimism around Federal Reserve rate cuts, institutional ETF inflows, and the U.S. 'Genius Act' stablecoin framework are key drivers. Upgrades like Pectra enhance efficiency, while Standard Chartered raised its price target to $7,500 by year-end and $25,000 by 2028. Recent whale sales of $88 million suggest short-term cooling, but long-term trajectory remains strong.