Ethereum’s surge to $4,200 has propelled co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s net worth back above $1 billion, according to Arkham analysts. His portfolio — led by 240,042 ETH — hit $1.04B as ETH touched $4,332, its highest level in eight months.
Traders are now eyeing a potential run toward ETH’s all-time high of $4,878 from November 2021, with short squeezes looming if prices hit $4,500. Ethereum ETFs are also booming, with $461M in inflows in a single day, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs. From his first billionaire milestone in 2021 to today’s resurgence, Buterin remains one of crypto’s most influential figures.
The crypto market is heating up again, and it's not just Bitcoin making headlines. This year's top-performing coins are setting the pace, each with its momentum and story.
Here’s a closer look at the standout tokens of 2025 so far:
1. Hyperliquid (HYPE) A new favourite in the layer-1 space, Hyperliquid delivers ultra-fast transactions and has a capped supply of just 1 billion coins. Price: $43.96 Market Cap: $14.7 billion
2. Monero (XMR) Privacy is at the heart of Monero. Since 2014, it’s offered full anonymity using advanced cryptography. It remains a go-to for users who value confidentiality. Price: $319.06 Market Cap: $5.89 billion
3. XRP (XRP) Designed for fast and low-cost cross-border payments, XRP powers RippleNet. It’s so efficient that it often outpaces traditional systems like SWIFT. Price: $3.14 Market Cap: $186.5 billion
4. TRON (TRX) TRON supports dApps and smart contracts on a decentralised blockchain. Since launching in 2017, it’s built a strong ecosystem for creators and developers. Price: $0.3372 Market Cap: $31.9 billion
5. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Born from a desire to improve on Bitcoin’s limitations, Bitcoin Cash offers faster transactions and lower fees. It’s built for spending. Price: $567.24 Market Cap: $11.3 billion
6. Bitcoin (BTC) The original and still the most influential. Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $123,000 in July, proving again why it’s the market leader. Price: $118,010.85 Market Cap: $2.35 trillion
7. BNB (BNB) BNB fuels the Binance ecosystem. It’s used to pay trading fees and power apps across Binance’s blockchains. Price: $811.36 Market Cap: $113 billion
8. Ethereum (ETH) More than just a currency, Ethereum is the backbone of DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts. Now with a spot ETF in the US, it’s firmly in the big leagues. Price: $3,772.85 Market Cap: $455.3 billion
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BitMine announced a $20 billion (P1.1 trillion) fundraising initiative to acquire Ethereum ($ETH), increasing their total ETH purchases to $24.5 billion (P1.4 trillion).
This news propelled ETH to $4,600, bringing the second-largest altcoin closer to its 2021 all-time high.
2025 has seen a surge in digital asset treasury companies (DATs), a strategy popularized by Michael Saylor with Bitcoin. Companies now widely adopt crypto treasuries for Ethereum and other major altcoins.