Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Surpasses $112,000, But LILPEPE, ADA, SEI Offer Higher Upside

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently surpassed the $112,000 mark in July 2025, causing a significant stir in the crypto market. However, despite its status as a reliable store of value, Bitcoin's rapid growth phase appears to be over. For those seeking maximum upside, especially ahead of the anticipated 2026 market peak, three cryptocurrencies present more compelling risk-reward profiles than Bitcoin itself: Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Cardano (ADA), and Sei (SEI).

Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is not just a top meme coin to watch in 2025; it is also arguably the most undervalued Layer-2 in development. Unlike Bitcoin, which is a slow-moving store of value, LILPEPE combines meme virality, fair tokenomics, and real-world application through its upcoming Layer-2 blockchain, the first ever dedicated entirely to meme coins. Key fundamentals include a purpose-built Layer-2 chain for meme token creation and trading, a sniper bot-proof environment for fair launches, zero tax on buys and sells, attracting both whales and retail traders, confirmed listings on two top centralized exchanges, and backing by anonymous experts who have already launched successful meme tokens. LILPEPE is currently nearing the end of Stage 5 of its presale, with a price hike to $0.0015 imminent, signaling rapid demand. The total vision of a blockchain ecosystem powered by community culture and meme-driven capital positions LILPEPE far beyond traditional meme coins like DOGE or SHIB. With its launchpad, custom chain, and CEX momentum, LILPEPE could do 50x–100x by the 2026 bull peak, a multiple that Bitcoin can no longer achieve.

Cardano (ADA) is experiencing a significant momentum boost. The golden cross signal, where ADA’s 50-week moving average crossed above its 200-week MA on July 9, is a rare, long-term bullish indicator. Additionally, whale wallets have accumulated 120M ADA ($3.3B) in just two weeks, and the launch of Reeve, a tool for on-chain ESG financial reporting, is opening Cardano to governments and institutions. The Plomin hard fork continues to drive decentralization and improve scalability. While ADA’s price has responded more slowly, it is sitting in a prime accumulation zone. With ETF rumors gaining traction and institutional tools rolling out, ADA can potentially increase by 5x or more, especially if it begins to decouple from BTC’s price action. Compared to Bitcoin’s more limited growth runway, Cardano offers smart-contract utility, DeFi expansion, and a growing on-chain economy.

Sei (SEI) is a high-speed trader’s dream, a technically sound Layer-1 that is breaking out now. SEI recently gained 20.59% in 24 hours, trading at $0.96 following a confirmed falling wedge breakout, a pattern known for leading to explosive gains. Bullish fractal patterns point to a continuation of the rally, with the price holding above the ascending trendline and 50-period MA. MACD and RSI momentum both point up, with key resistance levels at $1.12 and $1.32. SEI’s design prioritizes high-throughput trading and real-time order matching, offering advantages in speed-sensitive use cases. As the token continues to respect its trendline support and accumulate higher lows, the next leg could take it beyond $1.30, potentially much higher. A speculative 10x isn’t off the table here, especially if Bitcoin’s bull run continues into 2026 and capital rotates into Layer-1 momentum plays.

In summary, while Bitcoin remains the king in terms of market cap, it is unlikely to be the top performer of this cycle. That honor will go to tokens building new infrastructure (LILPEPE), revolutionizing use cases (ADA), and breaking through technical ceilings (SEI). For investors seeking growth, narrative, and real upside, these three cryptocurrencies are better buys than Bitcoin right now.