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- Anthony Scaramucci has listed Ethereum and Solana among the top 5 altcoins to watch this year.
- The top investor advocates betting on projects with good fundamentals and staying patient.
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramuucci discussed his top 5 altcoin picks in a recent podcast with Altcoin Daily. Scaramucci also shared strategies for navigating the volatile crypto market.
Crypto Guide: 2025 Top 5 Altcoins
Scaramucci’s top 5 altcoin picks for 2025 include Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), Avalanche (AVAX), and Algorand (ALGO).
Ethereum (ETH)
Despite Ethereum’s (ETH) declining popularity recently, Scaramucci reaffirmed the leading position of digital assets in the crypto market. He noted that Ethereum still possesses great applications useful in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and other sectors.
Scaramucci also emphasized Ethereum’s widespread adoption as an important factor that adds to its value. Scaramucci believes Ethereum will continue as a long-term winner despite short-term market cycles suggesting otherwise.
Solana (SOL)
Scaramucci also highlighted Solana as another altcoin that will dominate the market in 2025. He said Solana offers cheaper, faster service and handles more transaction volumes than Ethereum.
The SkyBridge founder believes these characteristics make Solana a potential rival to Ethereum. Reflecting on Solana’s path, he discussed his experience holding through its precipitous drop to $8 in 2023, emphasizing the value of patience in crypto investing.
He forecasted that Solana could hit $2,500 in 2025, reflecting his belief in the long-term growth of the ecosystem.
Polkadot (DOT)
Scaramucci further highlighted Polkadot (DOT) as another top pick for 2025. He noted that Polkadot remains a key player in the evolution of Web3 gaming. He compared its potential impact to the evolution of entertainment technologies, citing the transition from VHS to 4K streaming.
Polkadot’s ability to facilitate cross-chain communication and interoperability distinguishes it as a market leader.
Avalanche (AVAX)
Also, Scaramucci spotlighted Avalanche (AVAX) as an undervalued project with immense potential in 2025. The network is known for its speed, scalability, and low transaction fees. Avalanche employs a consensus protocol, which uses validators to verify transactions independently.
Scaramucci lauded Avalanche’s high throughput and developer-friendly ecosystem. The platform allows developers to create customized blockchains for specific needs.
Avalanche has demonstrated reliability and scalability in hosting innovative DeFi protocols and powering next-gen gaming apps.
Algorand (ALGO)
Finally, the SkyBridge founder expressed confidence in Algorand (ALGO). He sees Algorand as an undervalued project, praising the blockchain for its innovative technology. Scaramucci pointed to the leadership of John Wood, a former Cardano executive, as a key driver to Algorand’s growth.
Algorand’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism allows for high-volume applications. Also, Algorand’s Byzantine Agreement protocol enables fast and secure consensus without forking.
At press time, Algorand’s price was trading at $0.36, which was up 1.55% within the last 24 hours.
Overall, in his crypto guide outlook, Scaramucci advised investors to stick with projects that have long-term prospects. He said the key to success is embracing volatility, staying patient, and avoiding selling too early.
