Institutional Money & Regulatory Shifts Point to These Altcoins Leading the Next Crypto Bull Market: XRP, ADA, SOL, & More

As the cryptocurrency market prepares for another bullish cycle, investors and analysts are eager to pinpoint which digital assets will lead the way.

Among the most talked-about contenders are XRP, ADA, SOL, LINK, LTC, DOT, and HBAR.

Factors Favoring Select Altcoins in Market Uptrend

Current developments, including regulatory progress, institutional adoption, and strategic endorsements, indicate that these assets could be key in the next market upswing.

Also, the United States President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) would be considered for inclusion in the US crypto reserve, along with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).

Trumps Mention Fuels Institutional & Regulatory Hopes

This announcement places all these five tokens in a strong position for institutional and regulatory support. This could drive increased demand and adoption. Analyst MartyParty pointed out XRPs adoption rate, stating, “XRP is currently running at 7.84 transactions per second. Thats six times greater adoption than Cardano and 165 times less adoption than Solana.”

Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) has often been criticized for its slower pace of adoption. However, analyst Gert van Lagen argues that ADAs focus on security and decentralization will give it longevity.

Could We See the First Altcoin ETF？

Litecoin (LTC) has a notable advantage in the ETF race. The Canary Capital spot LTC application was just listed on the DTCC website, possibly signaling approval. In addition, Solana futures ETFs from Volatility Shares have also surfaced on the DTCC list, indicating rising institutional interest in altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Similarly, the US SEC has acknowledged NYSE Arcas proposal on behalf of Grayscale to list a spot Cardano ETF. If approved, ADA could experience a significant price surge, as institutional investors invest heavily in the asset.

Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT), & Hedera (HBAR)—Underdog Potential

Chainlink (LINK) co-founder Sergey Nazarov will attend the White House Crypto Summit on March 7 alongside Ripple‘s Brad Garlinghouse, signifying potential regulatory discussions surrounding Chainlink’s role in decentralized finance.

Whale Accumulation Signals Confidence in Chainlink (LINK)

Santiment reports, “Chainlink has achieved a mild rebound ahead of other altcoins following a market-wide plummet. The top five LINK wallet holdings now hold a combined 18.15% of the coin‘s entire supply, worth $2.93 billion.” This accumulation by whales suggests confidence in LINK’s long-term potential.

Hedera (HBAR) was initially thought to be included in Trump‘s crypto reserve, but it was not listed. However, the Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Hedera Trust, which will track HBAR’s price. Lastly, Polkadot (DOT) is choosing a different path, focusing on innovation. The Web3 Foundation has proposed transferring 10 million DOT to transform Kusama into a leading Web3 innovation hub.