2024 seems set to go out with a sigh, rather than a bang.
After a hectic two months during which $BTC saw record-setting, all-time highs and the crypto market cap surged dramatically, investors have settled down considerably.
It was only September – barely four months ago – when investor confidence, as measured by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, was at a yearly low of 26.
In November, it peaked at 85 – ‘Extreme Greed’, and extremely good for investors and markets alike.
The market now sits at a steady 54 – decidedly ‘Neutral’, not leaning one way or the other.
But behind the scenes, the market’s as frantic as ever. Here are the 5 best altcoins to buy as $BTC’s price bounces up from its monthly low.
The time is now, not long long ago, and the galaxy isn’t far away at all. It’s actually right next door, on the Solana blockchain.
That’s right, Solaxy aims to launch the first-ever Solana Layer-2 solution. No failed transactions, faster processing than ever, less congestion. It’s a Solana upgrade that can’t be missed.
The boosters are getting hot on the presale – the project has already blown past the $6M mark.
The project features a balanced tokenomics structure and promises enough utility to set it apart from typical meme coin offerings.
There’s no better time to go intergalactic.
Having just launched its presale, the world’s ‘first decentralized meme coin index’ is starting to build some early momentum. 
The idea is simple:
$MEMEX is part of a growing trend of meme coins that seek to combine cultural appeal with real-world utility. It aims to categorize meme coins into four indices, each offering a different volatility level.
As it currently stands, the $MEMEX presale has gathered nearly $600K in just a few days, fueled by multi-k token purchases, with the promise of far bigger things to come. This means now is the perfect time to jump into the project.
Up 42% in a single week, $PENGU continues to make massive gains in the crypto world.
Pudgy Penguins began in 2021 as an NFT collection and benefited from an avid collector’s community. After the successful launch of the $PNEGU token in 2024, there’s now a shop with real-world merchandise to build on the digital hype.
$PENGU adds a bird of a different feather to other noteworthy meme coins. The combo of NFTs, merchandise, and now a leading token with a $2B+ market cap makes Pudgy Penguins a noteworthy project to watch.
Wall Street Pepe continues to build on its ongoing and successful presale, with a whopping $36M raised.
Investors keep flooding in with big buys including a recent $42K purchase.
$WEPE promises investor insights and a vibrant trading community, but its key appeal lies in its meme coin combo tagline, ‘Trade like PEPE, buy WEPE!’
It’s a golden opportunity for meme enthusiasts and investors, alike. $WEPE follows on the continued success of the original $PEPE and of newcomers like Pepe Unchained ($PEPU), which surpassed a $38M market cap.
Could $WEPE be the next big green boss?
It’s not every day you see a meme coin hit the $1B mark, and it’s always big news when it happens.
$FARTCOIN currently trades at $1.04; up 180% in the past month, with little sign that the momentum is flagging. Circulating supply is also at the 1B mark, putting Fartcoin in an interesting position; it could go nowhere – or it could explode even further.
That potential makes Fartcoin one of the more intriguing meme coins in the current market.
$BTC’s price prediction for the next decade looks promising, and its continued success will only spell good things for the meme coin market.
Keep your eyes on these coins. Each project listed here has major potential for the new year and looks set to end the season on a positive note. But don’t take our word for it; visit their official pages and do your own research.
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Aaron covers all things crypto, with an eye towards simple, easy-to-understand explanations for complicated topics. In his spare time, he writes fantasy stories for fun and enjoys working out and boxing.
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