4 Hidden Crypto Gems That Could Still 10x Before 2025 Ends

The crypto market's next moonshots aren't where Wall Street expects. While Bitcoin ETFs soak up institutional money, these under-the-radar projects are building the infrastructure for the next bull run.

BlockDAG's price prediction looks promising, but the real explosion might come from DeepSnitch AI's surveillance-resistant protocols. Meanwhile, two other contenders are quietly assembling game-changing tech—because in crypto, the 100x returns always go to those who spot the paradigm shifts early.

Just don't tell the hedge funds—they're still trying to figure out how to short JPEGs.

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER)

The bitcoin Layer 2 blockchain Starknet delivered a 2.4x gain this month. But it wasn’t a standalone rally – Starknet’s momentum arrived as the Bitcoin scalability narrative heated up. Entering that space with serious potential is Bitcoin Hyper, the world’s first Solana Virtual Machine (SVM)-powered Bitcoin L2.

By integrating the SVM, Bitcoin Hyper delivers Solana-grade throughput – meaning it’s capable of processing tens of thousands of transactions per second (TPS). Before Bitcoin Hyper, Starknet was regarded as one of the fastest Bitcoin L2s, and that’s capable of just 992 TPS.

The other benefit of the SVM is that Bitcoin Hyper will be interoperable with Solana, laying the way for the latter chain’s apps, tokens, and infrastructure to port to the Bitcoin Hyper network.

And while Starknet is worth $641 million and its fellow Bitcoin L2 Stacks is worth $583 million, Bitcoin Hyper is available to buy on the ground floor via its presale.

It’s already raised an impressive $28.6 million – but with its market-leading speeds and interoperability, there’s a real possibility that HYPER leads the Bitcoin scaling race in the future, and its valuation should reflect that. HYPER is currently priced at $0.013345, and can be staked for APYs of up to 40% – enabling holders to start generating passive income right away.

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Maxi Doge (MAXI)

Meme coins have a unique ability to burst back onto the scene just as people begin to count them out – and that’s happening again right now. The total meme coin market cap plunged from $127 billion in December 2024 to $42 billion this month – but things are changing.

Among the meme coins gaining serious traction is Maxi Doge, a project that blends Dogecoin nostalgia with gym bro culture and community rewards. It’s branded as Dogecoin’s younger, leverage-trading cousin who lives on Red Bull and protein bars. But more important is the project’s roadmap.

The team will integrate MAXI into futures trading platforms, allowing users to trade it with leverage. They’ll also run weekly trading competitions where the most profitable traders earn USDT and MAXI rewards.

Its roadmap also outlines plans for gamified tournaments and community activation events – and there’s a staking mechanism that’s already live, boasting a dynamic APY of 73%.

Maxi Doge is also undergoing a presale, where it has raised $2.2 million so far (with its price temporarily discounted at $0.0002705) – but with meme coins beginning to regain pace, there could be much bigger gains ahead.

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Turbo (TURBO)

Turbo claims to be the world’s first meme coin created by AI, offering a unique narrative at the intersection of two hot sectors. Furthermore, the project launched its own blockchain last year, reflecting an awareness of the shifting trends as investors look for more than just hype-driven joke tokens.

And with the appetite for meme coins resurging, TURBO has emerged as the top choice for many investors. Its price exploded by a staggering 80% earlier this week, positioning it as one of the standout plays across the entire crypto industry.

But just like with Maxi Doge, the upside potential for Turbo remains significant. Currently trading above $0.0024, Turbo’s price is 66% lower than one year ago and 82% below its December 2024 all-time high (ATH). If it can sustain this momentum, Turbo could break out into price discovery and generate massive upside before the year ends.

Monad (MON)

Monad is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on delivering rapid scalability, capable of 10,000 transactions per second (TPS). What stands out is that it’s an ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchain, and it’s rare for EVM networks to deliver such speeds.

By computing 10,000 TPS, Monad is faster than the top Ethereum Layer 2s such as Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism.

Monad’s team frames the project as “the new benchmark for crypto,” and emphasizes its improved user experience: “No more high fees or long waits. Apps on Monad feel instant, cost pennies, and work with the wallets and tools you already know and love.”

MON launched on exchanges on Monday and has delivered a 43% gain so far – but as of right now, it remains at a $400 million market cap, which is on the lower end for a LAYER 1 blockchain with such strong fundamentals.

It’s also worth noting that Monad has been one of the highest-trending cryptos on CoinGecko this week, underlining that there’s serious market interest in the project. That’s a key reason why MON could be the next crypto to explode.

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