Cold Wallet, Avalanche, Polygon, and NEAR Drive Altcoin Rally in 2025

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 has shown renewed vigor, with traders and investors increasingly focusing on altcoins that offer distinct value propositions and high-growth potential. Among the standout projects are Cold Wallet (CWT), Avalanche (AVAX), Polygon (MATIC), and NEAR Protocol (NEAR). Cold Wallet, in particular, has drawn attention due to its $6.3 million presale and a projected 3,423% ROI for early adopters [1]. The project is in Stage 18, with a current token price of $0.00998 and an expected launch price of $0.3517. What sets Cold Wallet apart is its utility-driven model: users earn cashback in CWT tokens for conducting transactions, swaps, and paying gas fees, without the need for staking or lockups [1]. The acquisition of Plus Wallet has already brought 2 million users into its ecosystem, accelerating real-world adoption and reinforcing its competitive edge against traditional wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet [1].

Avalanche has seen strong institutional interest, especially following a $250 million investment in Real-World Assets (RWA) and the rollout of the Octane upgrade, which boosted Total Value Locked by 40% [1]. On August 12, AVAX surged 13.48% in response to these developments, followed by a 7.7% rise to around $24.77 the next day, fueled by BlackRock’s $240 million allocation and ongoing speculation about a potential Avalanche ETF [1]. Analysts are now watching for a test of the $30 resistance level, which could signal further bullish momentum.

Polygon continues to strengthen its infrastructure, particularly with the Heimdall v2 upgrade, which has slashed transaction speeds to just five seconds [1]. The platform is also incentivizing its community by offering $30,000 USDC monthly to top content creators under its Polygon x Kaito leaderboard program [1]. While its price performance has not mirrored Avalanche’s sharp movements, Polygon’s enhancements in speed, scalability, and community engagement are bolstering its fundamentals [1].

NEAR Protocol faces a more complex market dynamic, with whale accumulation indicating strong long-term confidence, but also experiencing volatility from institutional selling. In mid-August, NEAR dropped 6.9% to $2.75 after large-scale institutional token exits but recovered to $2.82 shortly thereafter [1]. The project maintains a market cap of nearly $3.61 billion and rising daily trading volumes [1]. The key challenge for NEAR is whether sustained whale buying can outpace institutional selling, which could determine whether the project regains its upward trajectory.

Taken together, these four projects represent a diverse yet compelling mix of altcoins with distinct growth catalysts. Cold Wallet offers a clear ROI structure with a fixed launch price and real-world user adoption. Avalanche benefits from institutional capital and technical upgrades, Polygon from infrastructure improvements and community incentives, and NEAR from whale confidence and market resilience. For traders seeking high-conviction altcoin plays in 2025, these projects provide a robust foundation for strategic positioning [1].

Source: [1] Cold Wallet’s $6.3M Presale and Avalanche, Polygon, NEAR Strength Highlight the Top Altcoins to Buy Now (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a522b593f6fe0a804b7a44/)