Delving into the world of cryptocurrency offers explosive growth potential, but it also comes with significant risks. While crypto can be volatile, it’s important to find coins that deliver significant returns with minimal exposure to risk. Many have successfully navigated this uncertain market, so who better to offer insight than a crypto expert who has seen huge returns on their investments?
In this article, GOBankingRates speaks with Johnny Gabrielle, a blockchain consultant and head of decentralized finance at CryptoOracle, to reveal the most profitable coins he's invested in.
Discover five coins with high potential that this crypto investor is buying and why they could be a good choice to diversify your portfolio.
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Ethereum ($ETH)
Since its launch in 2014, Ethereum has consistently delivered profitable returns for investors who give it time to grow, making it a smart choice for anyone looking for a sustainable investment.
“Ethereum is the second largest blockchain by market cap,” Gabrielle said. “It has the strongest development community and is solving the hardest problems in the blockchain space in a robust (albeit controversial) way. I’m still holding all of my ETH heading into 2025 as I see significant tailwinds around the recently launched ETF, consumer apps poised to enter the market, and giant players like Blackrock choosing Ethereum as their blockchain for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs).”
With a current trading price of $2,356, Ethereum is the most expensive coin on this list. However, its reliable network of projects makes it a favorite among decentralized app developers, with promising future developments. While any investment comes with risks, Gabrielle expects steady growth in Ethereum’s asset value, making now a good time to invest before the price rises further.
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Solana ($SOL)
Solana, a relatively new blockchain platform founded in 2017, has quickly gained popularity due to its ability to host decentralized, scalable applications. Solana stands out from other cryptocurrencies with its impressive transaction speed and low fees. With a trading price of $135, it offers an easier entry point than Ethereum.
“Solana has one of the most dedicated communities in crypto,” Gabrielle said. “While I have some reservations about the compromises Solana has made to be such a fast blockchain, I do believe it will do very well heading into 2025. I will be watching it closely to ensure it continues to deliver on its promises of technological advancement. There is room for a third option in the blockchain space, and Solana’s blazing speed and dedicated user base elevate it to that position.”
Solana’s unique proof-of-history and proof-of-stake models allow for transactions to be quickly timestamped and verified, adding to its unmatched speed and capacity. This coin stands out as a strong competitor to Ethereum and a solid investment in the blockchain space.
Ronin ($RON)
Ronin is a gaming-focused cryptocurrency that is rapidly gaining popularity and was developed to support the Web3 gaming ecosystem.
“There is a lot of hype surrounding blockchain gaming,” Gabrielle said. “The Ronin blockchain was built by Sky Mavis, the infamous team behind Axie Infinity. This team has not stopped building and has acquired over 10 games on their gaming blockchain. One of their games, Pixels, has one of the highest consistent daily active users (DAUs) in all of blockchain gaming. I will never pass up Sky Mavis and plan on holding on to my $RON for a while.”
At $1.45, Ronin offers a very affordable entry point for investors interested in gaming cryptocurrencies. With fast and cheap transactions, seamless in-game transactions, and scalability that supports millions of daily users, Ronin is expected to have a hugely successful future as blockchain gaming continues its meteoric rise.
Based AI ($BASEDAI)
One coin that is expected to have great potential in the AI space is BasedAI. This newer coin focuses on protecting one of the fastest disappearing resources today: privacy.
“The Based AI team is building a ‘distributed network of machines that introduces a decentralized infrastructure capable of integrating fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) with any major language model (LLM) connected to the network.’ Translated to normal, this well-decorated team of crypto veterans is building a censorship-resistant yet security-focused infrastructure for major language models (think ChatGPT),” Gabrielle said.
Founded by Sean Wellington and backed by a team of leading experts in the crypto space, BasedAI is poised to make waves in data-sensitive industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology.
“By decentralizing the infrastructure, away from Google, Open AI, Facebook, etc., AI can grow more democratically and avoid being taken over by the big tech companies,” Gabrielle said.
At $3.48, this is a coin to watch, especially as privacy and AI increasingly collide.
Airport ($AERO)
One of Gabrielle’s most profitable, but also most volatile, investments is Aerodrome, a decentralized exchange (DEX) launched in August 2023. The coin simplifies data trading by using liquidity pools to facilitate crypto trading, eliminating the need for middlemen.
“The Aerodrome team is also a group of crypto veterans who have been building or contributing to a version of this product for over two years,” Gabrielle said. “While the tokenomics are solid and a reason to invest in itself, the main reason I am investing in $AERO now can be summed up in one word: Base. Aerodrome is the premier decentralized exchange (DEX) on Coinbase’s Base L2 chain. I believe Base is going to see significant growth over the next 6-12 months. With growth comes trading volume. Trading volume directly impacts the price of $AERO.”
At just $0.66, Aerodrome is the most affordable — but also riskiest — coin on this list. As momentum in the market increases, it could see significant growth, making it one to keep a close eye on.
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