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The year 2024 marks a new milestone in the crypto world after Ethereum officially secured spot ETF approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This success not only brought optimism to the Ethereum community but also sparked a wave of speculation about which altcoins would follow.
Entering 2025, there are at least three strong candidates that are stealing the spotlight: Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), and Polygon (MATIC). All three are projects with strong fundamentals, active ecosystems, and have the appeal of institutional investors. However, are they ready to face a long process full of regulations? Let's dissect them one by one.

Solana (SOL) – Fast, Cheap, Full of Controversy Solana is known as a high-speed blockchain with low transaction fees. Throughout 2024, Solana managed to maintain its position as one of the networks with the highest DeFi and NFT activity. Institutional support is also no joke. Grayscale itself already has the Grayscale Solana Trust, a sign that the institutional market is already eyeing SOL as a potential asset. However, Solana has an “old sin” — its name was mentioned in the SEC lawsuit against Coinbase in 2023, where the SEC categorized SOL as a security.
“Solana is a strong contender for a future ETF, but regulatory clarity will be crucial. No institution wants to touch a ‘security’ token unless rules change.” – @JakeChervinsky, CLO at Variant Fund (2025)Polkadot (DOT) – Raja Interoperabilitas yang Ramah Regulasibb
Polkadot stands out as a network that offers interoperability between blockchains, something that is much needed in today's multi-chain era. The ongoing success of the Polkadot Parachain Auction also shows the high interest of developers. Another advantage, Polkadot has a strong reputation in Europe, where crypto regulations are starting to stabilize thanks to MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets). This is a plus compared to more US-based projects. In fact, the Web3 Foundation (Polkadot's administrator) has had direct dialogues with regulators many times, portraying DOT as a compliant assetPolygon (MATIC) – Layer 2 Star with Strong Network Polygon is uniquely positioned as an Ethereum scalability solution that has been widely adopted. Polygon’s partnerships with global brands such as Nike, Meta, and Starbucks prove that MATIC has extraordinary appeal to the corporate world. Polygon has also managed to maintain its status as a utility token, not a security. This makes Polygon’s ETF path relatively smoother than other altcoins that are still struggling to emerge from the shadow of securities regulations.
SEC Signals: Which Altcoins Have the Best Chance? While Ethereum has managed to secure an ETF spot, the road ahead for other altcoins is still fraught. Gary Gensler and his team at the SEC tend to be conservative in defining “commodity” vs. “security.” Altcoins with active legal cases or that are too “decentralized in name only” will face more obstacles. However, with increasing clarity on global regulations and pressure from institutional investors looking to diversify into quality altcoins, the chances of an Altcoin ETF in 2025 are not just a pipe dream.
Impact on Retail Investors For retail investors, the presence of Altcoin ETFs will bring two major impacts: 1. Liquidity surge – Institutional cash inflows can drive up prices and strengthen long-term fundamentals. 2. New legitimacy – Altcoins that qualify for ETFs are automatically recognized as legitimate investment assets in the eyes of regulators, paving the way for banks and pension funds to participate.
Conclusion & Personal Predictions Given the combination of fundamentals, adoption, and regulatory readiness, Polygon (MATIC) and Polkadot (DOT) appear to have the upper hand over Solana in the race for the first Altcoin ETF. While Solana does have a strong ecosystem, the shadow of securities legalization could be a major stumbling block.
2025 Predictions:
MATIC ETF Opportunity: 70%
DOT ETF Opportunity: 60%
SOL ETF Opportunity: 40%
However, whatever the outcome, 2025 will be a crucial year for the future of altcoins in the eyes of global regulators and institutions. Smart investors should start monitoring these movements now.
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Bullish Scenario:
If Bitcoin manages to stay above $93,548 (Rp 1.45 billion) and breaks through $100,000 (Rp 1.55 billion) before March 13, it could potentially continue to $106,451 - $109,677 (Rp 1.65 - 1.7 billion).
2. Sideways Scenario:
If Bitcoin struggles to break above $96,774 (Rp 1.5 billion), it is likely that by March 13, the price will be around $90,323 - $96,774 (Rp 1.4 - 1.5 billion).
3. Bearish Scenario:
If Bitcoin breaks down below $83,871 (Rp 1.3 billion) before March 13, the next target would be around $70,968 (Rp 1.1 billion).
Rough Prediction for March 13 at 06:00 WIB:
Expected range: $91,613 - $95,484
(This assumes no major unexpected events impact the market.)
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