- Mantra (OM) surged by 760% in a year, leading the RWA sector, despite concerns over its infinite supply and recent airdrop issues.
- Sui (SUI) saw institutional interest with a $1B+ TVL and a spot ETF application, while its ecosystem expands via Bitcoin DeFi liquidity.
- Walrus Protocol (WAL) could revolutionize decentralized storage with a cross-chain mainnet launch and a massive airdrop.
The 2025 crypto bull market has been marked by volatility, with meme coins dominating early gains. According to Matty from Altcoin Buzz, these tokens absorbed much of the market’s attention, limiting opportunities for traditional altcoins.
However, as the cycle progressed, key altcoins started to regain ground. Despite economic uncertainty, including tariff concerns and meme coin collapses, some projects have shown resilience. These altcoins have consistently bounced back from dips and are considered strong contenders for the remainder of the cycle.
Mantra (OM)
Mantra (OM) stands out in the real-world asset (RWA) sector, maintaining a steady top-three position. While other altcoins faced sharp declines, OM’s price doubled over the past three months. Over the last year, it surged by over 760%, demonstrating strong growth. However, concerns exist regarding its infinite supply, which may impact tokenomics.
Recently, an airdrop delay and an investigation affected sentiment, with 56% of eligible wallets ruled out. Despite this, institutions remain interested, and OM’s current price, just below $7, may offer a potential entry point.
Sui (SUI)
Sui (SUI) has maintained a prominent market presence, despite fluctuations. Recently, Canary Capital applied for the first-ever SUI spot ETF, highlighting growing institutional interest.
Sui’s total value locked (TVL) is strong, surpassing $1 billion and peaking at $2 billion in January. Additionally, Lombardi BTC (LBTC) has integrated with Sui, unlocking Bitcoin DeFi liquidity without requiring holders to sell BTC. This enhances financial tool accessibility within the Sui ecosystem.
Walrus Protocol (WAL)
Walrus Protocol (WAL), developed by Mistin Labs, the team behind Sui, aims to transform decentralized data storage. Its upcoming mainnet launch has already led to ecosystem growth. The WAL token launch is scheduled for this month, accompanied by an airdrop.
One of Sui’s co-founders described it as one of the largest airdrops in crypto history. Walrus supports various data formats, including videos and PDFs, and integrates with multiple blockchain networks beyond Sui, including Ethereum and Solana. This versatility enhances its utility and adoption prospects.
Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP)
Cardano (ADA) rebounded strongly, surging from $0.35 to $1.20 within a month in late 2024. Despite a current dip to $0.72, ADA is well above previous lows. The upcoming Midnight sidechain will offer enhanced privacy, while a planned hybrid layer-two solution for Bitcoin could drive further liquidity into Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem.
Ripple’s XRP also had a major rally, climbing from $0.54 in November 2024 to $3.21 by January 2025. The resolution of the SEC lawsuit had a key role in this surge. Priced at $2.49, XRP is attracting institutional interest, with whale accumulation remaining strong. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s presence at the White House crypto summit shows the project’s influence in regulatory discussions.
