If You’re Thinking Long Term.
Crypto markets aren’t moving much right now. Bitcoin’s been ranging, and most altcoins are quiet too. But under the surface, a few projects are still building and making progress — the kind of slow, steady work that tends to pay off over time.
Here are three projects that stand out, especially if you’re thinking long-term and prefer a dollar-cost averaging approach.
1. XRP
Ripple’s XRP is one of the more established names in crypto. It had a long legal battle with the SEC, but now that’s mostly behind them. Ripple is still pushing forward with partnerships in Asia, especially Japan, and has strong support from traditional finance.
Why people are paying attention:
- Ripple is launching a USD-backed stablecoin (RLUSD), which could give it a broader role in payments and DeFi.
- Its tech (XRP Ledger) is still being used for cross-border payments.
- The company has cash reserves, real products, and connections in traditional finance.
It’s not as trendy as newer projects, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing if you care about utility and staying power.
2. Solana
Solana’s had its ups and downs, but lately, it’s been gaining real traction.
It’s fast, cheap to use, and more people are building on it — especially in areas like NFTs, DeFi, and even meme coins.
Why it matters:
- It has more daily active users than Ethereum on some days.
- Solana DEXes are busy, and NFT activity is steady.
- There’s talk of a Solana ETF down the line, which could bring institutional attention.
Solana’s not perfect — it’s had network outages before — but it’s clearly attracting developers and users, and that counts.
3. Sui
Sui is a newer blockchain, launched by former Meta engineers. It’s fast, scalable, and backed by big investors. Unlike many new chains, it’s actually growing.
What’s interesting:
- It’s building a presence in web3 gaming and collectibles — including a Pokémon-style trading card game.
- The Sui ecosystem is picking up steam with new apps and users.
- It’s based in the U.S., which may give it an advantage if U.S. regulations favor domestic projects.
It’s still early for Sui, but it’s one of the few new L1s getting real attention — not just hype.
How Some Investors Think About Allocating
For long-term holders, a common strategy is:
- 50% Bitcoin
- 25% large-cap altcoins like XRP, SOL, SUI
- 25% in smaller, emerging coins (or hold off until the market is more favorable)
Others just stick to Bitcoin. Nothing wrong with that either — it’s been outperforming most altcoins lately.
Final Thought
If you’re looking for long-term value, hype cycles aren’t the best signal. But watching which projects are still building — when no one’s paying attention — often reveals the ones with real potential.
This isn’t financial advice. It’s just a look at what some investors are watching closely this year.
