The cryptocurrency market is vast, but not all tokens are created equal.
Some are technological powerhouses, others serve niche purposes, and a few thrive purely on community and hype.
In this article, we’ll explore my top holdings, ranked by size, and break down their utility, potential, and key narratives shaping their future.
0. Stablecoins such as USDT/USDC etc so you have liquidity to start buying any of the below 😉
1. Bitcoin (BTC) – The Digital Gold & OG Cryptocurrency
💡 Why BTC?
Bitcoin remains the cornerstone of the crypto market, acting as digital gold and a hedge against inflation.
🔹 Primary use case: Store of value, borderless money, and institutional investment.
🔹 Growth potential: With ETF adoption booming and institutions accumulating, BTC’s role as a strategic asset continues to strengthen.
🔹 Catalysts: Adoption by sovereign nations, Layer 2 solutions (Lightning, Stacks, etc.), and increasing integration into traditional finance.
2. BNB – Binance’s Power Token
💡 Why BNB?
Binance Smart Chain (BSC) remains one of the most active chains, and BNB is at the heart of it.
🔹 Primary use case: Transaction fees on BSC, discounts on Binance services, staking, and governance.
🔹 Growth potential: Binance’s global dominance in crypto trading ensures strong utility. Despite regulatory scrutiny, BNB remains one of the most used exchange tokens.
🔹 Catalysts: Binance’s continued expansion into DeFi, regulatory clarity, and Layer 2 scaling solutions.
3. Solana (SOL) – The Memecoin Factory & ETH Killer?
💡 Why SOL?
Solana is the fastest-growing smart contract platform, thanks to high speeds, low fees, and a thriving memecoin ecosystem.
🔹 Primary use case: DeFi, NFTs, memecoins (Bonk, WIF, etc.), and scalable dApps.
🔹 Growth potential: Solana is positioning itself as the “Ethereum alternative” for developers and traders looking for lower costs.
🔹 Catalysts: USDC expansion on Solana, new memecoin cycles, and upcoming network upgrades improving reliability.
4. Ethereum (ETH) – The Smart Contract Powerhouse
💡 Why ETH?
Ethereum remains the undisputed leader in smart contracts, DeFi, and dApps.
🔹 Primary use case: DeFi, NFTs, enterprise blockchain solutions, and Layer 2 scaling.
🔹 Growth potential: Ethereum’s Layer 2 expansion (Arbitrum, Optimism, StarkNet) is key to mass adoption.
🔹 Catalysts: ETH staking growth, ETF approval (potential), and institutional adoption.
5. Cardano (ADA) – The Knowledge Token
💡 Why ADA?
Cardano focuses on academic rigor, scalability, and real-world adoption.
🔹 Primary use case: Smart contracts, identity solutions, government-backed blockchain projects.
🔹 Growth potential: Slow but steady, with strong fundamentals and research-driven innovation.
🔹 Catalysts: Hydra scaling, partnerships in Africa, and enterprise adoption.
6. Litecoin (LTC) – The Digital Silver
💡 Why LTC?
Faster and cheaper than BTC, Litecoin is a reliable transaction-focused network.
🔹 Primary use case: Payments, low-cost transfers, and everyday transactions.
🔹 Growth potential: Its recent halving event and integration into payment systems keep LTC relevant.
🔹 Catalysts: Mainstream adoption, PayPal & Visa integrations, and Mimblewimble privacy tech.
7. Dogecoin (DOGE) – The OG (1st) Memecoin
💡 Why DOGE?
What started as a joke is now a top-tier cryptocurrency with real utility.
🔹 Primary use case: Tipping, payments, and community-driven adoption.
🔹 Growth potential: If Elon Musk integrates DOGE into X/Twitter payments, it could see explosive growth.
🔹 Catalysts: DOGE as a payment option for Tesla/X and a potential Layer 2 upgrade.
8. OM – The Real World Asset (RWA) Token
💡 Why OM?
It bridges physical assets with blockchain, unlocking liquidity for real-world assets.
🔹 Primary use case: Tokenization of real estate, commodities, and traditional finance.
🔹 Growth potential: Institutional investors are warming up to RWA tokenization as the next big DeFi evolution.
🔹 Catalysts: Adoption by major asset managers and compliance with financial regulations.
9. Stacks (STX) – Bringing Smart Contracts to Bitcoin
💡 Why STX?
Stacks enables smart contracts and DeFi applications on Bitcoin.
🔹 Primary use case: BTC-native DeFi, ordinals, and dApps powered by Bitcoin security.
🔹 Growth potential: Bitcoin’s Layer 2 expansion could make STX a key player in BTC DeFi.
🔹 Catalysts: Upcoming Nakamoto upgrade, DeFi growth, and BTC integration.
10. XRP – The SWIFT Killer?
💡 Why XRP?
XRP aims to replace the outdated SWIFT system for global money transfers.
🔹 Primary use case: Banking, remittances, and cross-border settlements.
🔹 Growth potential: The SEC lawsuit is over, allowing XRP to regain institutional trust.
🔹 Catalysts: Ripple partnerships with banks, global adoption, and regulatory clarity.
11. ChainLink (LINK) – The Oracle King
💡 Why LINK? ChainLink provides decentralized price feeds and real-world data for smart contracts.
🔹 Primary use case: DeFi, RWA, secure oracle networks.
🔹 Growth potential: Every blockchain relies on oracles, making LINK a core infrastructure piece.
🔹 Catalysts: Adoption in TradFi, RWA growth, and new staking mechanisms.
12. Bonk (BONK) – Doge on Solana
💡 Why BONK?
The top memecoin on Solana, built for community hype and engagement.
🔹 Primary use case: Payments, meme culture, and NFT integrations.
🔹 Growth potential: As Solana grows, BONK could become its flagship meme token.
🔹 Catalysts: More exchange listings, influencer-driven adoption, and meme cycles.
13. SUI – The Solana Killer?
💡 Why SUI?
A new high-speed blockchain aiming to compete with Solana.
🔹 Primary use case: DeFi, gaming, scalability-focused dApps.
🔹 Growth potential: If it can match Solana’s speed while being more decentralized, SUI could be a top contender.
🔹 Catalysts: Developer adoption, new projects launching, and scalability improvements.
Other Notables:
• PAXG: Tokenized gold for stable, real-world asset exposure. (Currently isn’t available on USDC pair for Mica affected users in the EU🇪🇺)
• XLM (Stellar): XRP for retail.• HBAR (Hedera): XRP for institutions.
• Tron (TRX): High-speed blockchain for stablecoins and DeFi.
• Pyth (PYTH): On-chain oracle data.
• Bubblemaps (BMT): Crypto data insights, exposing memecoin scams.
• WIF: Another memecoin riding the Solana hype.
🚀 Whether it’s Bitcoin as the reserve asset, Ethereum and Solana dominating DeFi, or XRP disrupting banking, my portfolio covers the full crypto spectrum.
💬 Which projects are you most bullish on?
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