Top Crypto Picks for 2025: Why ADA, XRP, and IOTA Are Must-Buys

• ADA, XRP, and IOTA are emerging as top picks for the 2025 bull cycle, driven by strong fundamentals, technological advancements, and increasing institutional adoption.
• These altcoins stand to experience considerable price gains this year,  fueled by strong macroeconomic factors and heightened investor adoption.

The year 2025 established a promising foundation for the cryptocurrency market with President Donald Trump’s re-election and the resignation of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Now, the crypto market is gearing up for yet another bull cycle. With the cryptocurrency expecting massive growth, investors and market pundits have had their eyes wide open on ADA, XRP, and IOTA.

These tokens pose a chance for exponential growth. This results from technological upgrades, regulatory shifts, and increased investor confidence. With macroeconomic tailwinds and strategic developments fueling the market, these three cryptocurrencies stand out as must-buy assets for the coming year.

Cardano Poised for a Breakout

Holding the 9th position, ADA has experienced an impressive run recently. Notably, Cardano’s native token surged past the $1 mark. Impressively, the token eyed the $%1.50 mark before experiencing a disastrous drop.

The strong bullish momentum came amid growing speculation that President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance will further boost the market. Investment interest in ADA has soared, with perpetual futures open interest reaching $90 million in just 24 hours.

At the time of writing, ADA is swapping hands with $0.5966, representing an 11.51% and 25.85% decline in the past 24 hours and weekly, respectively. Additionally, its market cap has also recorded an 11.06% decline, amounting to $20.99B.

Additionally, the potential for a Cardano (ADA) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has generated significant interest within the cryptocurrency market. Recent developments, such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) acknowledgment of NYSE Arca’s proposal to list Grayscale’s Cardano ETF, signal not only a crucial step in the regulatory review process but a potential price increase once ADA gets institutional exposure. 

Ripple (XRP): Could $100 Be on the Horizon?

XRP has been on the cross-hairs of both analysts and pundits alike for a long time. In response, the token has performed exponentially well. Ripple’s native token has experienced an extraordinary 500% surge in just three months.

At the time of writing, XRP is currently swapping hands with $2.03 after a 9.19% decline in the past 24 hours with a $117.69B market cap.

Notably, Ripple may be looking towards a conclusion of its litigation. The U.S. SEC has been dropping cases against other crypto players, too, like  Robinhood , Coinbase, and  OpenSea . Looking deeply, there seems to be a real pattern forming here.

Ripple enthusiasts hope that the Ripple vs SEC case will be next. The conclusion of the 4-year case will open doors to a wide range of opportunities. It is worth mentioning that the SEC has in the recent past officially posted the Grayscale XRP ETF 19b-4 filing in the Federal Register, triggering a timeline for regulatory review and public commentary.

With legal clarity, it would be much easier for the SEC to approve the filed XRP ETFs.

Another interesting factor is that Brazil securities regulator the ‘Comissão de Valores Mobiliários’ gave the  green light  to the very first spot XRP ETF.

With all this factors falling in line, XRP price is potentially expected to surge surpassing in recent all-time high.

IOTA on the Breakout with Upcoming Rebased Upgrade

IOTA is another promising crypto asset preparing for a breakout, driven by its upcoming rebased upgrade. The network’s innovative Tangle technology, which eliminates traditional blockchain limitations, is set to revolutionize scalability and transaction efficiency.

At the time of writing, IOTA is swapping hands with $0.1925 after marking a 6.92% decline in the past 24 hours.