5 cryptos set to skyrocket in 2025: Number five is being compared to ETH

As Q4 2025 nears, five cryptocurrencies are gearing up for breakout runs, with one still under $0.002 drawing Ethereum‑era comparisons.

As 2025 unfolds and Q4 edges closer, crypto investors are aggressively searching for the next big move, and the pressure is on to position before liftoff. The landscape is shifting fast, with Layer 1s heating up again, ETF momentum building, and memecoin narratives proving they’re not just hype, but high-yield opportunities. 

Below are five cryptocurrencies set to define the next explosive market cycle, with one still under $0.002, drawing direct comparisons to Ethereum in its early days.

The top 5 picks poised for 2025 breakouts

• Sui (SUI): Surging in TVL and price action, with a spot ETF application potentially acting as the ultimate bullish trigger.
• Tron (TRX): Massive USDT minting and strong technicals signal a new rally could breach former highs.
• Ripple (XRP): ETF approval is likely in Q4 2025 following the SEC’s regulatory shift, placing XRP in the institutional spotlight.
• Hedera (HBAR): Explosive inflows and Robinhood listing drive retail interest; ETF rumors grow louder.
• Little Pepe (LILPEPE): A meme-born token under $0.002 generating buzz as a low-cap Ethereum play for the next millionaire wave.

Momentum building: SUI closing in on a breakout year

Sui’s recent rally isn’t just about price. It’s about dominance. After flipping Avalanche and Polygon in TVL rankings, SUI has become the eighth-largest blockchain, attracting GameFi, DeFi, and memecoin developers en masse.  But what’s truly exciting is the ETF angle.

According to Bloomberg, Canary’s SUI spot ETF filing, now with a 60% approval probability, could radically reprice the asset once launched. Add a tight technical setup with $4.45 as the liquidation trigger, and a run to $10 or beyond looks well within reach. 

Market cap? Still underpriced relative to peers like Cardano, despite stronger network metrics. That’s a recipe for an aggressive move in the second half of the year. Many tipped SUI for a three-figure price in a full-blown altseason. 

Tron’s liquidity explosion signals a high-conviction rally

Tron’s slow-burn strategy may finally pay off. Unlike volatile swings in BTC and ETH, TRX has built momentum with disciplined, parabolic growth since late 2022. What’s powering the new move? A jaw-dropping $1b USDT mint, one of the largest ever on-chain, coupled with a clean technical breakout above $0.31. 

Analysts are targeting $0.52 short-term, but what’s catching attention is the fractal projection toward $1.20, a potential 2,450% rally. With liquidity rising, TRX holding support, and on-chain velocity growing, the Tron price chart is morphing from an overlooked altcoin into a Q4 powerhouse.

Meanwhile, the Justin Sun-led crypto is attracting institutional attention. Canary Capital recently filed for the spot Tron ETF, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier in 2025. If approved, Tron could easily be the unexpected leader of the bull cycle. 

XRP reignites as ETF deadline approaches

XRP has been in regulatory limbo for years, but the SEC’s landmark policy change and recent positive court reviews have ignited real optimism. The token has recently surged above its multi-year bottleneck to hit an all-time high of $3.64, and many believe that might be a starter. 

With the recent approval of the in-kind crypto settlement, asset giants like Fidelity and Franklin Templeton can finally launch XRP spot ETFs in the U.S. The deadline? October 17, 2025. Bloomberg’s analysts now put the odds of approval before then at better than 60%. That regulatory tailwind could set the stage for an XRP price revaluation similar to the 2024 BTC ETF run. 

Add Canada’s already-live XRP ETFs as a working case study, and the pressure on U.S. regulators to act is higher than ever. Moreover, Ripple is expanding its fintech strongholds by applying for the US charter banking license. All signs point to a potential XRP breakout above current price ranges, and this might be the year we see a $100 XRP. 

Hedera: The quiet giant now going loud

Hedera is pulling in numbers this month. HBAR’s TVL is rising rapidly, fueled partly by $125m+ in USDC inflows and broader DeFi activity. The biggest catalyst? A listing on Robinhood gives over 25 million users instant access to HBAR exposure.  Technically, HBAR is in a strong uptrend, with its RSI cooling from overbought levels while maintaining $0.25 support. A break of $0.28 could set it on course for $0.35 soon. 

And behind the scenes, a potential spot ETF remains a wildcard that could rewrite HBAR’s narrative overnight. Analysts project a year-end rally above $3 if the crypto bull cycle sustains into Q4. 

Why Little Pepe is being compared to Ethereum under $10

It might sound wild comparing a memecoin under $0.002 to Ethereum in its early days. But that’s exactly what’s happening with Little Pepe. The hype isn’t just speculative; it’s rooted in capital flows, tokenomics, and timing. As large-scale profits rotate out of top altcoins post-blue-chip rally, LILPEPE has become the destination for aggressive early investors eyeing exponential gains. What makes Little Pepe attractive is how it has gamified presale investing.

With each stage incrementally boosting the price, early buyers are already sitting on gains, and we’re only in Stage 9 of a 19-stage presale. With over $14.2 million already raised and 10 billion tokens sold, this isn’t just another pump-and-dump. This is structured, strategic, and designed for momentum.

However, Little Pepe isn’t just riding presale hype. Its Layer-2 is EVM-compatible and sniper bot resistant, supporting dApps, DeFi, and NFT activity at scale. And unlike most Layer-2 projects, it has a built-in launchpad designed specifically for memecoins. The Pepe Launchpad allows for one-click launches of new tokens, complete with automated liquidity, tax-free trading, and anti-sniper features.

That launchpad could generate dozens of memecoins in the coming months, all using LILPEPE’s native chain and driving demand for its token. It’s a memecoin ecosystem played with fundamentals similar to Base or ZkSync but with far more virality built in. And what happens post-launch? A SOL-style breakout isn’t off the table if presale energy carries into listings.

The token has the meme strength of PEPE, but with launch strategy and momentum mechanics, it is closer to Polygon in its prime. Some analysts believe LILPEPE could 1000x from presale lows to reach or surpass $2 in the next bull cycle.

The timing is also strategic. As ETFs, regulation, and institutional moves dominate headlines, memecoins are poised to generate the most viral attention and returns. Little Pepe is perfectly positioned to ride this emotional wave, powered by social engagement and investor FOMO to unprecedented highs.

Conclusion

From institutional-grade Layer 1s to ETF-ready heavyweights, the listed top cryptos of 2025 all have momentum. SUI is climbing the DeFi ladder. TRX has entered a liquidity-driven surge. XRP and HBAR both sit at the ETF finish line. 

However, only one, Little Pepe, is still under $0.002, drawing comparisons to Ethereum in its infancy. And with presale rounds rapidly selling out, the window to act is closing fast.

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