The crypto market is closely monitoring Solana, TRON, and NEAR as analysts feature them prominently in bullish watchlists for 2025. Bloomberg Intelligence analysts have increased the likelihood of a Solana ETF approval from 70% to 95%, pointing to a potential SEC decision in October. Prediction markets like Polymarket place the odds even higher at nearly 99%.
Regulatory shifts are paving the way, with the launch of the REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) in July marking the first Solana-linked product in the U.S. It offers about 7.3% staking yield with a 1.4% fee. The SEC’s new standardized listing guidelines have reduced expected review times, creating favorable conditions for crypto ETFs. Some analysts target Solana prices ranging from $300 to $2,700, despite short-term dips with SOL trading around $170.
TRON (TRX) is highlighted for its cross-chain liquidity and real-world integrations. Its partnership with Everclear enables seamless stablecoin rebalancing without centralized exchanges, reinforcing its dominance in the $80B+ USDT market. Collaborations with Kraken and BackedFi introduced tokenized equities (xStocks) onto its blockchain, merging traditional markets with DeFi. The viral TRUMP token launch using LayerZero’s tech added visibility, though analysts are split on near-term price levels.
NEAR Protocol has halved token inflation from 5% to 2.5%, easing sell pressure. Developers rolled out tools for cross-chain swaps and interoperability across 20+ blockchains. Institutional adoption includes Bitwise’s NEAR Staking ETP on Germany’s Xetra exchange, offering yield exposure without direct token management. Partnerships with Everclear bolstered DeFi settlement, with daily swaps through NEAR Intents surpassing 1.2M. NEAR trades at $2.35, below its 2024 peak, but structural improvements keep it on watchlists.
MAGACOIN FINANCE is also gaining attention as an undervalued pick, with exchange listing buzz and rising prices, though it remains a higher-risk speculative play.