- Bitcoin is down 25% from its ATH but could bounce back big if the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve starts buying more.
- Solana took a hit after the meme coin crash but still shows strong long-term potential as a fast, low-cost Ethereum alternative.
- Ondo is risky but promising, with growing traction in real-world asset tokenization and backing from giants like BlackRock.
2025’s been a rough ride for crypto, huh? Doesn’t matter what you were bullish on—AI coins, meme mania, DeFi, NFTs… it’s all cooled off. Every so-called “hot sector” turned ice cold, and just about every major crypto is in the red.
But hey, that’s not always a bad thing. Because buried under all this panic and red candles are some real gems. The kind you only find when the noise dies down and the tourists pack up.
Right now, here’s what’s at the top of my crypto shopping list: Bitcoin, Solana, and Ondo. Yeah, even Ondo. Let’s dive in.
Bitcoin – Still King, Still a Buy
Let’s start with the obvious one. Bitcoin is down 10% for the year. Not pretty, and even worse—down nearly 25% from that January ATH of $109K. Some folks are now saying it might dip to $70K. Which, for the record, is where it was chillin’ back on Election Day.
And the fear? Oh, it’s thick. That Fear & Greed Index? Sitting at 23/100. Basically, people are shook.
But don’t write BTC off just yet.
The Trump team recently confirmed they’re stacking 200K BTC for a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. They haven’t said they’re buying more (yet), but they’ve left the door open—as long as it’s “budget-neutral” (read: no taxpayer money).
If that happens? Let’s just say $70K might be the floor, not the ceiling.
Solana – Meme Coin Meltdown, But Still the ETH Killer?
Alright, next up: Solana. It’s down 35% this year and almost 60% off its high of $294 back in Jan. Blame the meme coin implosion. SOL’s kinda been the home for memecoins lately, and when the bubble popped in February… well, it took SOL down with it.
Still, SOL’s got something special going for it: speed and cost-efficiency. It’s fast, cheap, and doesn’t break every time a new dog coin launches.
Ethereum? Great tech, sure, but bloated gas fees and sluggish speeds make it hard to justify for a lot of new projects. Solana’s been quietly stealing that market share—especially in DeFi.
Also, Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood has straight-up said Solana could someday pass Ethereum in market cap. That’s wild, considering ETH is still 4x bigger right now. But hey, stranger things have happened.
Ondo – High Risk, High (Maybe?) Reward
And here’s the wildcard: Ondo (ONDO). Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Ondo’s been wrecked—down 40% this year and more than 60% off its $2 ATH in December. It’s never even cracked two bucks. Not once.
So, why the interest?
Ondo’s making waves in the real-world asset (RWA) space. Think tokenized treasuries, real estate, maybe even art. Experts say this market could explode into trillions by 2030. Ondo already passed $1B in TVL—so people are definitely using it.
Also? Big dogs are sniffing around. BlackRock—yep, the BlackRock—is in Ondo’s corner. So is World Liberty Financial, the Trump-linked crypto firm. When Wall Street + crypto align? That’s usually a sign.
So… Should You Buy?
Here’s the deal:
- Bitcoin – Safest pick. Institutions love it. It’s the gold of crypto. If Trump’s crew starts buying again? Could rip.
- Solana – More volatile, but it’s got real tech and real traction. If you believe it can beat ETH, this is your shot.
- Ondo – Roll the dice. Tons of upside if RWAs go mainstream and if Ondo becomes the go-to token. Big ifs, though.
The market’s choppy. People are scared. But if you’ve got a long-term view and a bit of risk tolerance? There might not be a better time to nibble than right now.
Just… don’t go all in. Unless you really like roller coasters.
