2024 Crypto Winners: Mantra, Aerodrome, and Other Top Picks Analyzed

In 2024, a year marked by volatility and changing market trends, I have highlighted MANTRA (OM) as the best performing token of the year.

As a leading real-world asset-backed token (RWA), MANTRA has seen rapid growth and has secured a strong position among the Top 100 cryptocurrencies, according to CryptoRank.

Crypto Market Leaders

I believe that MANTRA (OM)’s success as this year’s top gainer reflects the growing investor interest in real-world asset-backed projects. MANTRA uses blockchain technology to integrate with real-world assets, and this innovative strategy has delivered significant price and trading volume gains.

Second on my list is Aerodrome, the native token of a marketplace built on the Base network. The rapid growth of the Base blockchain ecosystem has created favorable conditions for Aerodrome’s growth, attracting the attention of both institutional and retail investors.

The meme coin sector also made a strong statement in 2024, with WIF, PEPE, FLOKI, and DOGE all making the top 10 tokens of the year. While meme coins are often viewed as speculative assets, I believe their impact on market sentiment and trading activity cannot be ignored.

A Caution for 2025
Despite the current leadership positions, I urge caution against relying on them to hold next year. “Tokens that have emerged as leaders this year may not hold their positions next year,” I note, highlighting the dynamism of the cryptocurrency market.

The year 2024, in which RWA tokens have captured the attention of investors and meme coins have proven their resilience, reflects the ever-changing cryptocurrency landscape.

As 2025 approaches, my observations serve as a reminder of the fickle nature of digital asset investing.

Bitcoin and Future Predictions
An emerging discussion among analysts and investors is about Bitcoin possibly reaching $200,000 in 2025. My calculations suggest a likely range of $150,000–$300,000, with $200,000 as the most likely target based on historical data.