Top Crypto Picks for September 23 – XRP, Dogecoin, Aster Lead the Charge

Digital assets surge as traditional finance scrambles to catch up.

Market Movers Defy Conventional Wisdom

XRP breaks through resistance levels while regulatory clouds finally show signs of clearing. The SEC's relentless campaign meets its match in actual adoption metrics.

Meme Coin Evolution

Dogecoin transforms from joke to serious contender with payment integrations expanding daily. Retail investors flock back as institutional money finally acknowledges what's been obvious for years.

Dark Horse Emerges

Aster's protocol upgrades position it for explosive growth while legacy systems struggle with basic blockchain integration. The project's technical foundation outpaces competitors still wrestling with scalability issues.

Traditional finance watches from the sidelines—still trying to understand wallets while crypto rebuilds the entire financial infrastructure. The revolution isn't coming; it's already here.

Ripple ($XRP): Global Payments Leader and Best Blue-Chip Crypto Pick for 2025

XRP ($XRP) reached a record price of $3.65 on July 18, coinciding with the signing of the GENIUS Act, surpassing its 2018 high of $3.40. It has since cooled to roughly $2.85, sitting about 23% below its peak.

XRP’s main value proposition lies in powering fast, low-cost cross-border payments, positioning it as a modern rival to legacy systems like SWIFT. Its relevance has been reinforced by backing from institutions such as the UN Capital Development Fund and even acknowledgment from the WHITE House.

Ripple’s influence in policy discussions became clear earlier this year when CEO Brad Garlinghouse participated in a high-profile presidential roundtable on crypto regulation.

Momentum for XRP accelerated in 2023 after a U.S. court ruled that its retail sales were not securities, ending a five-year legal battle with the SEC and securing a landmark victory for the broader industry.

Over the last year, XRP surged 376%, leaving Bitcoin’s meagre 80% rise trailing behind while becoming arguably the most talked-about altcoin next to Ethereum. The token enjoys strong psychological support at $3, so it’s likely to recover back up to that level quickly.

Currently, XRP’s relative strength index (RSI) sits around 41 and downtrending. This means the current sell-off is likely to turn around quickly as altcoin fans double down on this dip to accumulate.

Looking ahead, the SEC is expected to rule on several additional spot XRP ETF applications by mid-October, a decision that could push XRP above $4 in short order.

Dogecoin ($DOGE): Will the Original Meme Coin Finally Cross $1?

Created in 2013 as a lighthearted parody, Dogecoin ($DOGE) has since evolved into the most iconic meme coin, supported by a loyal community and a $36.5 billion market cap.

DOGE entered the mainstream in 2021, fueled by high-profile backing from Elon Musk, Snoop Dogg, and Gene Simmons.

This May, renewed institutional interest pushed DOGE back into the $0.25 zone amid speculation about a potential U.S. spot dogecoin ETF. The token now trades at $0.2418, having fallen 10% in line with a market-wide dip as the meme coin sector sheds 9% to post a collective market cap of $78.3 billion.

Zooming out, crypto’s broader $4 trillion market is down 3% today, so markets are clearly undergoing a correction. However, for most crypto fans this is a good time to take advantage of the dip by buying up coins with strong longevity and support, like DOGE.

Despite its bullish technical outlook, DOGE’s RSI sits at 46, suggesting the sell-off still has more headroom for further losses, but by midweek or the weekend it is likely to stabilize, which could set the stage for some tidy gains through October, which is typically a good month for crypto.

That said, continued market momentum and favorable regulatory news could drive the coin higher, potentially approaching $0.50 by mid-October.

Adoption is also steadily growing: Tesla accepts DOGE for certain purchases, while PayPal and Revolut have expanded support, bolstering the token’s utility in real-world transactions.

Aster: CZ Backed DEX Crypto Token Posts Eye-Popping Gains

Aster ($ASTER) is a next-generation decentralized exchange (DEX) that has rapidly gained prominence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Formed from the merger of Astherus and APX Finance in late 2024, the platform offers both spot and perpetuals trading.

Its primary innovation is the “Trade & Earn” model, which allows users to utilize yield-bearing assets as margin for trading. This unique feature enables users to earn passive income on their capital while actively trading, addressing a major inefficiency in DeFi where trading and yield-generating activities are typically separate.

The explosive growth of Aster is largely attributed to its strategic backing by YZi Labs, the venture arm of Binance Labs.

A pivotal moment for the token’s price trajectory was a social media endorsement from Binance founder and former CEO CZ, which triggered a wave of speculative buying. CZ’s tweet fueled speculation that he might be actively involved in the project and helped the price explode 1,500% after its token generation event.

It’s still fresh out the gate so there is little data about Aster’s trends right now, but the token ROSE to an all-time high of $1.96 yesterday before falling about 20%, in a little over 24 hours in line with the market correction. Aster’s steeper fall is likely down to investors cashing in profits from the run to ATH.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER): First Bitcoin Layer 2 and a Top 2025 Presale Candidate

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is emerging as one of the most talked-about presale tokens for 2025, aiming to become Bitcoin’s first LAYER 2 project that blends meme-driven community appeal with advanced scalability.

Its mission is to extend Bitcoin’s functionality by enabling faster transactions, broader utility, and decentralized governance.

The presale has already secured over $17.5 million, with analysts forecasting possible post-launch gains of 10× or more.

Built on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), HYPER enables lightning-fast smart contracts for bitcoin with minimal fees.

One of its standout innovations is the Canonical Bridge, allowing near-instant BTC transfers within its Layer 2 ecosystem while supporting dApps, meme tokens, and payments at very low costs. A recent Coinsult audit confirmed the protocol is free of vulnerabilities, further boosting investor trust.

The token will have multiple utilities, such as paying transaction fees, staking, and governance. Early presale backers can earn up to 66% APY through staking while gaining voting rights for ecosystem proposals after launch.

Visit the official presale website or follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and Telegram for more information.