Altcoin Rally Predicted as Ether, ADA, LILPEPE Gain Momentum

Analysts are predicting a final upswing for several prominent altcoins, including Ether (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Binance Coin (BNB), and Dogecoin (DOGE), as the current cycle nears its end. This prediction comes amidst a broader bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, where select analysts expect Ether to reach a new all-time high. The optimism extends to other altcoins, which are also anticipated to experience significant gains.

Real Vision’s Chief Crypto Analyst Jamie Coutts has predicted a final rally for altcoins in the cycle. This follows the latest dip, which erased previous gains and plunged bullish momentum. Coutts points to network activity and value for the last rally, stressing a recovery in the coming months—several metrics also back an altcoin rebound despite recent headwinds. In a recent livestream, Coutts highlighted the chances of an altcoin rebound this year. He said there will be one more altcoin jump with high-utility assets spearheading the recovery. This will see coins with growing network activity lead the pace as adoption grows. These assets also have higher trading volumes due to decentralized finance gaining momentum. While there are a plethora of altcoins, Ethereum’s total value locked (TVL) dominates 55% of altcoins, while Solana, BNB, and Tron make up 6.89%, 5.69%, and 5.2%, respectively.

Coutts explained that altcoins will benefit from a similar rally in Bitcoin in mid-2025. This year, the crypto market has struggled due to tightening macro factors. As a result, Bitcoin’s price is down over 22% from its $111k all-time high. A turnaround in the market could see several altcoins notch 50% gains. However, most traders stress caution amid volatility and uncertain markets.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju stated that the altcoin season began with select assets due to the fresh liquidity in those coins. Ultimately, specific digital assets with institutional demand and volumes will accumulate major gains, while sideways trading might continue for the rest. The year’s first quarter saw heightened optimism for an altcoin season, a phase marked by lower BTC dominance. While expectations grew, altcoins slipped alongside Bitcoin lowering sentiments. Like Coutts, several analysts have stressed that trading volumes will determine the next altcoin season as opposed to higher prices.

Cardano (ADA) has been a focal point of this bullish outlook. Despite its previous peak of $3 in 2021 and subsequent decline to below $0.60, analysts are revisiting its potential for growth. Crypto entrepreneur and YouTuber Alex Becker has reiterated his prediction that ADA could reach $5, citing the coin's deep developer network, evolving DeFi base, and historical tendency to move late but strongly. According to the analyst's forecast, ADA could surge 5x to 8x, placing it between $2.50 and $5, depending on the bullishness of the run. Forecast models from platforms also estimate that ADA could reach $2.69 by 2025, with a stretch target of $5.53 by 2027.

The factors driving this potential surge include a revived altcoin season with fresh retail interest, ADA staking yields outperforming passive ETH options, growing usage of Cardano’s treasury and on-chain voting models, and breakouts in NFTs, identity solutions, or DeFi infrastructure within its ecosystem. However, analysts acknowledge that breaking past $1 is crucial for ADA to achieve its $2–$5 target.

Meanwhile, a lesser-known token, LILPEPE, is gaining traction. Currently in Stage 3 of its presale, LILPEPE is priced at just $0.0012 but has already raised approximately $2 million. The token is being touted as a next-gen micro-cap powerhouse, designed for high-volume activity and community stickiness. Features such as sniper-bot protection, zero-tax trading, lightning-fast settlement, and a built-in launchpad for future coins contribute to its appeal. The same trader backing ADA to $5 believes LILPEPE has the momentum to eclipse ADA’s market cap, although this would require a significant price increase from its current valuation.

The potential for LILPEPE to surpass ADA’s market cap is not without precedent. SHIB rose 45,000,000% at its peak, DOGE did 10,000% plus across two primary cycles, and PEPE rocketed despite zero utility. LILPEPE’s utility layer, combined with community demand and scarcity, could propel it from an early-stage sleeper into a mid-cap monster. Some insiders are whispering about a 100x to 500x upside for LILPEPE, with even more optimistic predictions of 10,000%+ gains if it lists on major centralized exchanges near its $0.003 debut target.

In summary, the final altcoin upswing this cycle is expected to benefit several prominent coins, with Cardano (ADA) and LILPEPE being notable standouts. While ADA’s growth is driven by strong fundamentals and a revived altcoin season, LILPEPE’s potential lies in its community demand, tokenomics, and presale surge. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether these predictions hold true.