According to cyclicality, by the end of 2025, a 4-year growth cycle across the entire #crypto market should come to an end. What is particularly noteworthy is the fact that September is theoretically the worst period for the crypto market throughout the entire year.
This is evidenced by the statistics that you can see below. As you can see, in the last two rows, it is September that has the worst statistics. So far, the last bull market closed September in red. This is evident in the years 2013, 2017, and 2021.
In the current cycle, we currently have Bitcoin up over 8% in September - which is historically the best result! Throughout Bitcoin's history, September has never closed this high. Of course, there are still more than 10 days left in the month, but for now, it looks quite promising.
But that's not all… On September 17, at 8:00 PM Polish time, the most important event of the year took place, namely the interest rate cut. The closer it got to this event, the more often one could hear that on that day we would see the so-called “Sell the news”. To everyone's surprise, the expected interest rate cut did not cause declines. On the contrary. $BTC and the American stock market reacted with increases. Not only that, altcoins also reacted positively, as the dominance of $BTC began to decline. Conclusion? The market ignored #sellthenews and is now positioning itself for further increases.
In connection with this, I have prepared a list of 10 altcoins that are the most popular for you.
The analysis included only tokens that meet two conditions: market capitalization above 1 billion USD and daily trading volume above 50 million USD.
The 10 most popular cryptocurrencies in 2025
Analyzing data from Binance Poland for August 2025, we identified ten cryptocurrencies that garnered the most interest among Polish investors. Below we present a detailed list, along with current prices and key arguments supporting their popularity. Prices are indicative and may change, so it is always recommended to check the current quotes on the Binance platform.
Yes, I know Bitcoin is expensive, and its massive capitalization makes it unlikely to achieve another 100% from the current price in this bull run. However, Bitcoin has one advantage that few other cryptocurrencies have. Namely, even if a bear market comes, and you remain with Bitcoin in your wallet, it will return in the next cycle to a new ATH. As the current bull run shows, there are very few tokens from the previous bull run that have surpassed old ATHs.
Ethereum is a similar case to Bitcoin. Due to regulatory changes in the United States, which are now pro-crypto, the largest funds intend to tokenize all assets from the financial world. Ethereum is to be the main infrastructure in this trend. Therefore, it is very likely that ETH will also have a guaranteed seat at the table in the next bull run. And when we add to that the fact that Ether has just surpassed the ATH from the previous cycle, it means there is still potential for strong growth in the fall.
Solana has always been treated as the so-called Ethereum killer - a network that aims to dethrone ETH. However, the narrative around Solana has changed in this bull run, as users remembering the mania for memecoins from the previous bull run noticed that this network is a much better tool for creating new memes, mainly due to transaction speed and low fees. It is very easy to see that when the market starts to be euphoric, the mania for memecoins returns, which primarily benefits Solana. For those needing proof, check how the SOL token chart looked at the moment Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP token. Solana recorded an ATH of $295.
In the case of Dogecoin, I must first draw your attention to one very important thing, namely ETFs. ETFs on altcoins, set to be introduced this fall, could be a new catalyst for many projects. Currently, 90 applications are awaiting approval! And do you know what the best part is? The ETF on Dogecoin was officially launched as the first on September 18, along with XRP.
As mentioned above, XRP is the second ETF fund that was created on September 18. Another five ETFs are waiting to be approved in October. After winning the court case against the SEC, which dragged on for many years, XRP, a project created by Ripple, has the green light to operate legally in the United States. Since they won the court case, they have rapidly expanded, especially in the banking sector, which is their main focus. Therefore, if the DeFi sector begins to accelerate (which could be a result of new regulations), XRP may benefit from it.
Toncoin, associated with the Telegram platform, benefits from the vast user base of this application. Integration with Telegram and the dynamic growth of adoption, especially in the context of mini-apps and games, position TON as a cryptocurrency with significant growth potential, driven by real-world applications and ease of access for millions of users.
Binance Coin is the native token of the Binance Smart Chain and the Binance exchange. The largest crypto exchange in the world. One of the few tokens that has been on the market for 8 years and breaks new ATH (All-Time High) in every bull run. On the day I wrote this article, the BNB token reached $1000 per piece. It is also worth mentioning that by simply holding this token, we receive free airdrops from the HODLer Airdrops program and Launchpads. One of the most useful tokens in the crypto world.
Chainlink is a leader in decentralized oracles, which provide real-world data to smart contracts. It is an essential element for the functioning of DeFi and RWAs (Real World Assets) ecosystems. As it happens, Chainlink is practically a hegemon in this market. The graphic below clearly shows this. Generally, without Chainlink, the DeFi sector cannot develop. Therefore, the stronger this market grows, the greater the potential for growth ahead of Chainlink.
The Ondo project is one of the main elements of the RWA industry. At the beginning of September, they launched a platform that allows users to buy tokenized stocks, as well as ETFs on American indices, bonds, gold, or silver. Given how the RWA industry is growing exponentially, it can be confidently stated that the Ondo token has very good conditions to perform well in this bull run.
Many may be surprised by the presence of the first version of Ethereum in this ranking. For those who are not familiar with this project, Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum that was created in 2015. A year later, in 2016, there was a massive hack on the ETH network, during which hackers stole several million dollars. This hack led the Ethereum developers to conduct a hard fork to eliminate the faulty code. Thus, Ethereum, as we know it today, was born. The old Ethereum was then named Ethereum Classic. But why did this token find its way into this ranking? Well, every time the ETH token sees strong increases, Ethereum Classic follows suit. It can be said that these two tokens are strongly correlated. And considering that $ETC has a smaller market capitalization, its increases are much more dynamic and provide a higher percentage of profit. Unfortunately, this also works the other way; if ETH falls, ETC falls harder. Therefore, investing in this token is a good option if one strongly believes in ETH's increases.
Conclusions and a practical checklist for September 2025
September 2025 may turn out to be a breakthrough period for the cryptocurrency market. To navigate effectively and minimize risk, one must approach it consciously. Below is a practical checklist:
Watch Bitcoin's (BTC) dominance: A drop in $BTC dominance below 54% may signal a potential start of 'alt-season'.
Keep track of SEC decision deadlines (XRP, SOL, LTC): Positive resolutions regarding ETFs could trigger a wave of euphoria.
Spread the entry (DCA): Using a dollar-cost averaging strategy helps mitigate the impact of short-term price fluctuations.
Use stop-loss for example 15% below entry: Position protection is key; losing positions should be cut quickly.
Hold part in stablecoins: Having part of the portfolio in stablecoins provides flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to market changes.
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