Top 15 trending crypto tokens: Your guide to the hottest picks in 2025

A curious phenomenon accompanied the stock market declines recorded in the early months of 2025 — instead of decisively shifting capital to gold as the ultimate safe haven, many institutional investors chose Bitcoin (BTC) as a viable diversifier. When stocks started to recover around Apr 8, Bitcoin didn’t experience any notable capital outflows. On the contrary, the world’s leading crypto asset continues to enjoy a significant growth spurt: between Apr 8 and Jun 5, 2025, BTC’s price has increased by 31%. 

The Bitcoin rally also ignited a broader market trend that has led to bullish sentiment for many altcoins. Some trending mid-cap assets tripled or quadrupled in price between early April and early June. Besides Bitcoin, the other market leaders are also enjoying healthy gains from the current bull run. 

In this article, we will examine 15 trending cryptocurrencies that are among the hottest picks as of early June 2025. Our review includes established market leaders, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP) and Solana (SOL), as well as lower-cap tokens quickly gaining momentum in the buoyant crypto market. All of the market caps, prices and growth rates reported are as of our review date on Jun 5, 2025. 

Key Takeaways:

• As of early June 2025, Bitcoin has been on a confident uptrend since early April, driving up the entire market and many altcoins.

• During the bull market, some trending high-cap altcoins have experienced solid double-digit percentage gains, while several smaller-cap trending cryptos have posted triple-digit rises.

1. Bitcoin (BTC)

Naturally, our review starts with Bitcoin (BTC), the undisputed leader of the market and the primary driver of the current across-the-board price rises. Launched in 2009, BTC is the world’s oldest and highest-capped successful decentralized crypto asset. 

Before 2021, Bitcoin struggled to gain acceptance from the institutional finance world. In October 2021, the first Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), ProShares Bitcoin Strategy (BITO), started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A little more than two years later, in January 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 Bitcoin Spot ETFs. These developments helped raise the interest of institutional investors in Bitcoin as a viable alternative to traditional asset classes.

Bitcoin’s current rally is being driven primarily by institutional interest. According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant capital inflows in late April and May at the expense of gold ETFs. As the traditional finance world turns to Bitcoin as a key alternative asset, the crypto market’s leader is widely expected to sustain growth over the long term.

The BTC coin is available on Bybit as a Spot pair with stablecoins like Tether (USDT), USDC, USDe (USDE) and Dai (DAI), as well as fiat currencies like the euro (EUR) and the Brazilian real (BRL) You can also trade Bitcoin on Bybit via USDT- and USDC-based Perpetual contracts, Inverse Perpetuals and USDT- and USDC-based Options. 

As of our review date on Jun 5, 2025, Bitcoin enjoys a total market capitalization of $2.1 trillion and is trading at $104,971 — a 31% increase in price since Apr 8, 2025, a date that marked the beginning of the current crypto market rally.

2. Ethereum (ETH)

The leading altcoin and second-highest-capped cryptocurrency, ETH, is the native coin of the Ethereum blockchain, the largest smart contract–based decentralized network in the industry. ETH enjoys high trading volumes and widespread acceptance in the cryptocurrency market. Since 2015, Ethereum has fueled the decentralized application (DApp) revolution, with ETH acting as the utility coin that powers transactions on its network.

ETH's recent market moves closely resemble those of BTC, with the coin experiencing a growth spurt from around April 8 onward. However, the overall magnitude of Ether’s rise is more pronounced, with the crypto gaining 68% as opposed to Bitcoin's 31% since that date. Internal changes at the Ethereum Foundation and the expectation of protocol upgrades are two likely factors contributing to the coin's current strong growth.

ETH is available on Bybit as a Spot pair with stablecoins like USDT, USDC, USDE and DAI, as well as fiat currencies like EUR and BRL. You can also trade ETH on Bybit via USDT- and USDC-based Perpetuals, Inverse Perpetuals and USDT- and USDC-based Options. 

The Ether coin’s current market cap stands at $316 billion.

3. Solana (SOL)

SOL is the native cryptocurrency of the Solana blockchain, a network known in the crypto world for its industry-leading throughput capacity and low transaction fees. Ever since its launch in early 2020, Solana has been positioned as a much more scalable network than (and cheaper alternative to) Ethereum for DApps, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and asset transfers. In recent years, it has become a popular destination for meme coins as well.

Between Apr 8 and Jun 5, 2025, SOL experienced a growth rate of 42%, supported by a sharp rise in USDC minting on the blockchain in recent weeks. And just within May, USDC's issuer, Circle, minted $1.75 billion in USDC on Solana, indicating strong institutional investor interest. 

The SOL coin is available on Bybit as a Spot pair with the USDT and USDC stablecoins, as well as the EUR fiat currency. You can also trade SOL on Bybit via USDT- and USDC-based Perpetuals, Inverse Perpetuals and USDT-based Options.

SOL’s current market cap stands at $80 billion, sixth-highest among all cryptocurrencies. 

4. XRP (XRP)

XRP is the native coin of the XRP Ledger blockchain, previously known as the Ripple Network. Launched in 2013, XRP is a major enabler of blockchain solutions for the B2B crypto space, particularly in the areas of efficient international money transfers, high-volume batched micropayments and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Although the XRP project is owned by Ripple Labs, a private company, the XRP Ledger functions as a decentralized public blockchain, with 35 core validators supporting its operations.

Since early April, the XRP coin has increased in price by 17%, a less drastic boost than most other coins in our review. Rising institutional interest, a spike in NFT mints and more activity within the platform’s automated market maker (AMM)–based decentralized exchange (DEX) have helped XRP’s market performance in recent weeks. At the same time, other big blockchains have seemed to attract more general activity during this crypto bull run, leading to more modest rises for XRP as compared to some other major altcoins. 

The XRP coin can be traded on Bybit’s Spot market as a swap pair with USDT, USDC and the EUR fiat currency. You can also trade XRP via USDT- and USDC-based Perpetuals, Inverse Perpetuals and USDT-based Options.

As of Jun 5, 2025, the XRP coin has a market cap of $129 billion, and is trading at $2.20.

5. Toncoin (TON)

Toncoin (TON) is the native crypto of The Open Network, a decentralized platform launched in 2018 by brothers and Telegram founders Nikolai and Pavel Durov. Telegram’s core development team worked on the blockchain's launch, and the two projects have maintained close ties. In early 2025, TON became the exclusive cryptocurrency for payments within Telegram apps. The network also features much faster and cheaper transactions than Ethereum and many other popular blockchain platforms.

In late May, Toncoin surged after Pavel Durov announced that the project had reached a partnership deal with Elon Musk’s xAI platform. However, this surge was quickly reversed when Musk promptly denied any conclusive deal. Pavel Durov responded by stating that agreement terms had been settled “in principle.” The back-and-forth in the news has so far resulted in Toncoin posting a more modest rise as compared to most other cryptos in our review — about 6.2% since early April. However, Musk is well-known for his unexpected announcements and moves, and if a deal between the project and the tech mogul’s xAI does proceed, expect the TON crypto to become among the hottest assets on the market. The network's quicker and cheaper transactions (as compared to many other big blockchains) and active community are also among the factors that might deliver key benefits to TON holders in the future. 

TON can be traded on Bybit as a Spot pair with USDT, USDC and EUR. It’s also available as a Perp contract based on USDT and USDC, as well as an Inverse Perpetual.

The coin’s market cap stands at $7.9 billion, and its current market price is $3.21.

6. WalletConnect Token (WCT)

WalletConnect (WCT) is a decentralized protocol that allows users to securely connect their crypto wallets to DApps by using QR codes or deep-linking URLs. The project supports thousands of DApps across more than 150 blockchain networks. Its native token, WCT, was launched in mid-April 2025.

A newcomer to the crypto market, WCT experienced a meteoric price rally in late May, driven by its listing on Binance and the expectations of the protocol’s expansion to Solana. Having closed its first trading day (Apr 15, 2025) at $0.287622, WCT is currently trading at $0.4892, an impressive 70% rise within the token’s initial six weeks on the market.

The WCT token is available on Bybit as a USDT Spot pair and as a USDT Perpetual contract. 

As of our review date of Jun 5, 2025, WCT has a market cap of $91 million.

7. Zebec Network (ZBCN)

Zebec Network (ZBCN) is a decentralized protocol that supports quick, low-cost and efficient crypto payments. Key services offered by the platform include real-time payroll payments, RWA payments and crypto payment cards that allow you to spend your crypto funds in fiat currencies. ZBCN, the protocol’s utility and governance token, supports transaction activity on the platform and allows token holders to participate in governance decisions. 

In late May, ZBCN experienced a spectacular rise when news of the company’s acquisition of the UK-based fintech Science Card hit the headlines. Similar to most other coins on the market, ZBCN started its current uptrend around early April. Between Apr 8 and Jun 5, 2025, the token appreciated by 424%, one of the best results in an already quite bullish overall market.

You can trade ZBCN on Bybit as a USDT-based Perp contract. 

ZBCN’s current market cap is $381 million, and its price stands at $0.004716.

8. Nexpace (NXPC)

Nexpace (NXPC), a blockchain-based project of the widely popular 2000s MapleStory online game, is a web3 arm of the South Korean gaming giant Nexon. The company recreated the MapleStory game on blockchain under the name MapleStory Universe. NXPC serves as the gaming environment’s utility and governance token.

Launched on May 15, 2025, NXPC experienced a brief surge on its first trading day, supported by the enthusiasm for MapleStory’s legendary heritage. While the spike has fizzled out as of early June, the game’s base of 180 million users may turn out to be a major boost for its web3 version and the NXPC token in the future.

NXPC is available on Bybit as a USDT Spot pair and a USDT Perp. You can also take advantage of Bybit’s events being held for the NXPC token. Participate in the Bybit Savings event to earn a share of the 500,000 NXPC prize pool (valid until Jun 20, 2025, 10AM UTC). Additionally, register for the NXPC Treasure Wheel event to earn a share of the 14,000 NXPC prize pool (valid until Jun 16, 2025, 12AM UTC).

As of Jun 5, 2025, NXPC's market cap is around $237 million, and the token is trading at $1.35.

9. ao Computer (AO)

ao Computer (AO) is a trustless computing protocol based on the Arweave (AR) distributed storage network. Using hyper-parallel computations, the platform aims to provide an infinitely scalable and cost-efficient transaction environment. Arweave’s platform serves as a unified hard drive for these transactions.

The AO crypto token was launched in March 2025, with a maximum total token supply limitation of 21 million, mirroring the tokenomics of Bitcoin. It's available on Bybit as a USDT Spot pair. You can also take advantage ofBybit's Token Splash campaign for AO to grab a share of the 17,000 AO prize pool (valid until Jun 12, 2025, 10AM UTC).

AO's current market cap is $61 million, and it’s trading at $14.84.

10. Flock (FLOCK)

Flock (FLOCK) is a web3 project that employs blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to offer a decentralized model learning platform. It's designed to streamline the model learning process, from data preparation to model deployment.

Launched in March 2025 on the Base Layer 2 chain, FLOCK experienced a tremendous growth spurt at the end of May after the token was listed by the Bithumb and Upbit centralized exchanges (CEXs). As of early June, FLOCK remains one of the top trending cryptos, and in just the past seven days the token's price has skyrocketed by 185%.

The FLOCK token is available on Bybit as a Spot pair with USDT and as a USDT-based Perpetual contract.

FLOCK’s current market cap is $27 million, and it’s trading at $0.2486.

11. Hyperliquid (HYPE)

Hyperliquid (HYPE) is a DEX that aims to provide a high-performance, efficient trading environment for decentralized finance (DeFi) operations. Leveraging its own Layer 1 network, Hyperliquid offers low-latency processing, high levels of transparency and security, low trading fees and advanced trading tools. Launched in November 2024, Hyperliquid’s DEX is based on an on-chain order book model.

Since Apr 8, 2025, HYPE, true to its name, experienced some of the strongest growth rates in the market, rising by 231% as of June 5. Besides its overall market-wide investor confidence, other factors that have contributed to the token’s stellar performance include speculation of an upcoming airdrop, Coinbase’s announcement of plans to support HYPE futures, and the ease with which the exchange liquidity model of the platform handled recent high-stakes trading activity. 

HYPE is available on Bybit as a Perp contract based on USDT and USDC.

The token’s current market cap is $12 billion, and its price is $35.49.

12. Keeta (KTA)

Keeta (KTA) is a highly scalable blockchain network that aims to facilitate efficient cross-platform payments. The Keeta chain also offers asset tokenization and regulatory control tools, positioning it as a potential bridge between the blockchain space and the TradFi world. The project team has claimed that Keeta can support up to 10 million transactions per second (TPS). If true, this is by far the best throughput capacity available in the industry.

The platform's native token, KTA, was launched on Base in early March 2025. Two months later, in early May, the token set off on an impressive uptrend that largely continues as of our review on June 5. Over the past month, the KTA token's price has increased by an eye-popping 918%.

The Keeta blockchain's great scalability features, enormous throughput capacity and low gas fees are believed to be among the key contributors to the extensive investor interest. Other factors for the token's meteoric rise include the platform's excellent regulatory compliance features and its association with Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, who is Keeta's investor and advisor.

The KTA token's market cap stands at $451 million, and it’s currently selling at $1.12.

13. Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) is a decentralized platform that enables developers and ordinary users without programming skills to design and launch AI agents easily. These agents can operate on blockchain networks to carry out diverse tasks, from trading and gaming assistance to virtual companionship and more. 

In recent months, the protocol has emerged as a leading AI-focused project, shooting up in value by 287% since April 8. In fact, some analysts believe that the VIRTUAL token’s fortunes might be affected by the same forces as those of leading stocks driving the AI revolution, such as NVIDIA (NVDA). 

You can trade the VIRTUAL token on Bybit as a USDT Spot pair and a USDT-based Perp contract. VIRTUAL's current market cap and price are $1.2 billion and $1.82 (respectively).

14. Layer3 (L3)

Layer3 (L3) is a decentralized platform that aims to introduce newbies to the world of cryptocurrency by offering interactive, educational and engaging quests. Users can earn tokens, NFTs and reward points by completing these quests. 

Launched in July 2024, the platform’s native token, L3, experienced a significant surge in late March 2025, when the Coinbase exchange announced its listing. Another price spike, albeit on a more modest scale, took place in early June as the token’s market cap jumped from the typical $27 million to over $42 million on June 5, indicating strong investor interest.

L3 is available on Bybit as a Spot pair with USDT and as a USDT-based Perp contract.

The token’s market cap currently stands at $42 million, with a trading price of $0.06577.

15. SPX6900 (SPX)

SPX6900 (SPX) is an Ethereum-based meme coin that also features support on the Solana and Base blockchains. Unlike the other coins in our review, SPX isn't an asset with a defined utility. In the best traditions of the crypto meme culture, it satirically derives its name, SPX, from the ticker of the stock market's flagship index, the S&P 500.

SPX isn't a new meme coin, It was launched in August 2023, but started to gain recognition only around September 2024. In May 2025, the token experienced a significant surge when popular crypto investor and influencer Murad Mahmudov announced it as one of his top picks. Over the past month (to Jun 5, 2024), SPX has grown by 134%, confidently becoming one of the market's trending tokens.

You can trade SPX on Bybit as a USDT Spot pair and as a USDT-based Perp contract.

SPX's current market cap is slightly under $1.1 billion, and its trading price is $1.17.

The Bottom Line

Our review has covered some of the best crypto assets and most promising blockchain projects currently enjoying the benefits of the recent bull run. Naturally, before investing in any of these crypto projects, you’ll want to do your own research regarding the best cryptos to buy. Please note that our review does not represent investment advice.

Remember that any cryptocurrency, particularly smaller-cap altcoins, can be a high-risk investment. As such, it’s recommended that you don’t allocate all your money to any digital asset without thoroughly exploring its background, claimed tech innovations, founding team, early investors, availability on crypto exchanges, white paper and other key factors.

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