Solana News Today: Four Cryptos Poised for Bull Run Amid Market Optimism and Technical Strength

As of early August 2025, several cryptocurrencies are showing signs of strong growth potential amid growing market optimism for the next bull run. Among these, $LILPEPE, Chainlink (LINK), Solana (SOL), and Avalanche (AVAX) stand out, each backed by distinct technical, structural, or market factors that position them for potential appreciation. These tokens reflect a mix of early-stage innovation and established infrastructure roles in the crypto ecosystem [1].

Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) is currently in Stage 9 of its presale, with a price of $0.0018 and over $15.3 million raised toward a $16.47 million hard cap. The token has already been listed on CoinMarketCap and passed a CertiK smart contract audit, indicating a level of credibility uncommon for early-stage projects. As the native token of a Layer-2 blockchain, $LILPEPE combines meme culture with technical utility, including zero-tax transfers, locked liquidity, and a 3-month vesting schedule. Analysts and whale traders speculate that if Bitcoin or Ethereum experiences strong upward movement, $LILPEPE could rise to $2 by year-end, representing a potential 1,000× return [1].

Chainlink (LINK) is trading at $16.27 and is a key player in the DeFi space as the backbone for oracle data services. Analysts project a potential price range of $20 to $40 by year-end, with some bullish scenarios reaching as high as $52. Increased institutional adoption, oracle usage, and growing interest from tokenization platforms and ETF-related activity support this outlook [1].

Solana (SOL) is trading around $163, and while recent price dips reflect short-term whale rotations, technical indicators suggest a bullish setup. A breakout above the $168–$170 resistance zone could lead to a move toward $250. CoinLore projects a 2025 high of $253 based on prior macro momentum and on-chain recovery cycles. Solana’s appeal lies in its high-throughput EVM-compatible architecture, staking yields, and expanding NFT/DeFi ecosystem [1].

Avalanche (AVAX) is priced near $21.40 and has recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, triggering a golden cross. Forecasts from multiple sources suggest a potential price range of $33 to $50 by year-end. Institutional interest, Layer-1 developer activity, and ETF-related tailwinds are cited as key drivers for this potential rally [1].

While none of these projections are guaranteed, the combination of on-chain activity, smart contract audits, and macro-level trends suggests that these four cryptocurrencies are worth close monitoring for investors looking to capitalize on the next bull cycle. The market remains volatile, and further due diligence is advised before entering positions. The timing of broader market inflows, especially into Q3 and with potential Ethereum gains, could determine the extent to which these tokens capture investor attention and capital flow [1].

Source: [1] Best Cryptos in August 2025 for the Next Bull Run: 4 Coins Lining Up to Explode This Year (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689a1f33c4a7cb3a2ce85b9f/)