Bitcoin (BTC)
- Market position: As the originator of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has the highest market value and the strongest brand recognition in the market. It is a bellwether of the currency circle and is often regarded as digital gold. It often performs well when the overall market is good.
- Halving effect: Bitcoin will experience a halving approximately every four years. Its next halving is expected to be in May 2024. Historically, Bitcoin prices usually see a sharp rise after halving. This halving cycle effect may drive Bitcoin prices to continue to rise in 2025.
Ethereum (ETH)
- Smart contract platform: Ethereum is the largest smart contract platform. Many decentralized applications (DApps) and blockchain projects are developed based on it. With the expansion of blockchain technology in finance, supply chain and other fields, the demand for Ethereum may increase.
- Technology upgrade: Ethereum has been undergoing technical upgrades, such as switching to the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which has improved network efficiency and security, reduced transaction costs, and helped to enhance its market competitiveness.
Ripple (XRP)
- Cross-border payment field: Ripple focuses on the cross-border payment field. It cooperates with many financial institutions and is committed to solving the problems of slow speed and high cost in traditional cross-border payments. If the global demand for cross-border payments continues to grow, XRP may benefit from it.
- Legal issues are alleviated: The legal dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is gradually becoming clear. If the final result is in favor of Ripple, it will eliminate the market's major uncertainty about it and attract more investors.
Litecoin (LTC)
- Technical features: Litecoin has been improved on the basis of Bitcoin, such as faster block time and different hash algorithms. It has certain technical advantages and is regarded as a "lightweight" version of Bitcoin. It has a certain user base and application scenarios in the market.
- Halving cycle: Litecoin also has its own halving cycle. Its halving often has a certain leading demonstration effect on Bitcoin's halving. Historically, Litecoin's price has also fluctuated significantly after halving. In 2025, it may attract market attention due to factors such as halving expectations.
