Emily Walker
The Fear & Greed Index has increased by 48 points since August, reflecting a growing optimism among investors. Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a new peak at $103,900, but it’s not the sole cryptocurrency poised for potential gains this season.
Alternative cryptocurrencies could provide more substantial growth opportunities due to their innovative applications, market volatility—which can be advantageous during bullish periods—and the chance for early investment. Let’s explore which cryptos might experience significant growth this December.
- Crypto All-Stars (STARS)
- Wall Street Pepe (WEPE)
- Best Wallet Token (BEST)
- Sui Network (SUI)
- Ripple (XRP)
- Cardano (ADA)
- Hedera (HBAR)
1. Crypto All-Stars: Earn Passive Yields from Meme Coin Staking
Crypto All-Stars launches the MemeVault, a staking platform enabling investors to earn yields on their favorite meme coins.
Initially, users will be able to stake 11 popular coins, including DOGE, PEPE, BRETT, and FLOKI, with plans for additional meme coin support in the future.
The introduction of MemeVault coincides with a decline in BTC dominance, dropping from 61% to 55% within two weeks, making this a strategic moment for meme coin staking.
This optimal timing reduces the risks often associated with staking volatile meme coins, allowing for potential price growth and passive income generation.
The presale for the platform’s native token, STARS, is currently priced at $0.0016782. While the token is not required for using MemeVault, early adopters will enjoy enhanced staking rewards. Token claims are expected on December 19.
2. Wall Street Pepe: Aims to Democratize Trading Insights
In a market influenced by institutional players, smaller investors often struggle to make informed predictions. Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) aims to level the playing field.
The WEPE community seeks to combat the dominance of insider trading by gathering individual investors to share valuable insights and strategies to outperform hedge funds.
Community strength is critical for a meme coin, which is why WEPE offers a generous 382% staking APY along with weekly market analyses. So far, over 2 billion tokens have been staked by early participants.
The presale has recently begun, raising $1.4 million, with current pricing set at $0.000204 per WEPE token, set to increase within three days.
3. BEST Token Reduces Fees and Optimizes Rewards with Best Wallet
Best Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet that enables users to buy, swap, and stake assets across more than 60 blockchain networks.
Through the new presale aggregator feature, users can secure involvement in emerging projects, potentially enhancing their returns once tokens become publicly available.
The presale for the native token, BEST, is currently set at $0.022975, with the project having already raised $2.5 million to support product development and community initiatives.
Holders of BEST can access exclusive presale events, enjoy reduced transaction costs, and benefit from higher staking yields while participating in governance through voting on key project decisions.
4. SUI’s Impressive Growth: Surpassing $1.6B in Total Value Locked
This season marks an increased demand for scalable and efficient blockchain solutions. Sui is a relatively new Layer-1 network, which has seen its Total Value Locked (TVL) rise from $151 million last December to a remarkable $1.6 billion this year.
The SUI token has surged by 557% during the year, recently reaching an all-time high of $4.47, with its 24-hour trading volume exceeding $3.68 billion and a market cap of $12.08 billion.
Sui’s innovative object-centric data model facilitates efficient transaction processing, allowing the network to handle around 10,000 transactions per second—significantly outperforming Ethereum, which manages only 12-15 transactions per second.
5. Ripple’s Win Boosts XRP by 341% in One Month
Ripple has recently celebrated a legal victory against the US SEC, propelling XRP to a monthly increase of 341%, with the current trading price at $2.35, just below its annual high of $2.86.
XRP briefly outstripped USDT to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap before settling back to the fourth position, still an impressive feat.
Like Sui, the XRP Ledger boasts remarkable speed and scalability, making it popular for low-cost cross-border transactions, attracting attention from prominent financial firms like American Express and MoneyGram.
6. Cardano’s Performance: Could ADA Be the Next Ethereum?
Cardano’s ADA has seen substantial growth, with a 243% increase in November, showing strong momentum for future appreciation.
Similar to Ethereum, Cardano operates on a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, allowing for the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications, but its layered design enhances scalability.
The network’s current TVL stands at $691 million, boasting over 71,000 active wallets, a significant surge from just $1.4 million TVL in January 2022.
Technical analysis indicates that ADA has further upside potential in the longer term.
7. HBAR Rises 502%: Potential for New All-Time Highs
Hedera is currently one of the fastest-growing blockchains, with its TVL experiencing a 262% monthly rise. Though its current TVL of $172 million lags behind Sui, it could soon become a leading competitor.
This uptick can be attributed to Hedera’s energy efficiency, decentralization, and security, offered by its unique Hashgraph consensus algorithm.
The native token, HBAR, increased by 502% last month, reaching $0.2905, still 49% shy of its all-time high of $0.5701 from 2021. However, its prospects for recovery in this cycle remain high.
Conclusion
As 2024 concludes, the demand for utility-focused cryptocurrencies is evident. Among established projects, tokens from scalable Layer-1 blockchain networks stand out as particularly promising. It’s likely that by 2025, the leading cryptocurrencies will see significant shifts.
Simultaneously, new initiatives like Crypto All-Stars and Wall Street Pepe combine the allure of memes with solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges.
It’s essential to embrace diversification, manage risk appropriately, and practice patience to maximize gains during this bullish market phase while minimizing potential losses.
References
- Current Cryptocurrency Prices by Market Cap (CoinMarketCap)
- Total Value Locked in All Chains (DeFiLlama)