Analyst Reveals 4 Altcoins to Buy with $1000 Before the Next Bull Run

As the 2025 crypto bull market unfolds, major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are soaring to new highs, however, several smaller altcoins remain stagnant. In response to this shifting market dynamic, a crypto YouTube channel, Altcoin Buzz, released a new altcoin investment strategy, aimed to navigate the possible altcoin season.

Host Maddie, proposed a $1,000 portfolio allocation across four carefully chosen altcoins, which he believes could maximize profits, with regards to strong fundamentals and real world adoption.

Big Caps Lead, Small Caps Lag

Maddie noted that Bitcoin has risen from $74,000 to $118,000 since April, marking a 59% gain. As of this press time, Bitcoin trades at $117,910, after reaching a new all-time high of $118,661 on July 10. Meanwhile, Ethereum has increased 87% in the same period, climbing from below $1,600 to over $3,000. However, most smaller altcoins have trended downward.

Highlighting this divergence, Maddie emphasized that the alt season may look different this cycle. Instead of a broad rally across altcoins, the gains may concentrate in select assets with strong fundamentals and regulatory clarity. Based on these factors, he selected Sky, Solana, Aave, and Churtes AI to lead the race.

Sky (Formerly MakerDAO)

The first asset in the Altcoin Buzz portfolio is Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO (MKR). The protocol has rebranded its DAI stablecoin to USDS to align with the new U.S. legislation, including the GENIUS Act, which favors stablecoin issuers and limits yield-bearing stablecoins. As of press time, the token trades at $0.0786, which is a 6.9% loss in the past day. Despite this, Altcoin Buzz allocated $300, or 30% of the portfolio, to this project, citing legal clarity and consistent growth.

Aave

Another $300 is allocated to Aave, a dominant force in decentralized finance. Aave’s total value locked (TVL) continues to grow faster than the broader DeFi sector and is currently the largest lending and borrowing protocol in crypto, surpassing even Lido in TVL. The token has gained 115% over the last three months. As of press time, it is trading at $304, a 3.4% loss over the past day, Maddie still believes in the long-term potential of the token, considering its strong position and favorable regulatory outlook.

Solana

Solana is the third asset in the portfolio, also receiving $300. Known for low fees and high throughput, Solana remains a go-to platform for developers, especially in NFTs, meme coins, and tokenized assets. Despite challenges following the FTX collapse, Solana has maintained strong user activity. Maddie noted that any SOL price under $200 represents a potential buy opportunity, pointing to its consistent delivery of projects users want. As of press time, Solana trades at $162, a 0.6% loss in the past day, reducing its weekly gain to 10.4%.

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Chutes AI

The final $100 is invested in Chutes AI, also known as BitTensor Subnet 64. A decentralized platform for deploying and scaling AI models, Chutes AI has a current market cap of $68.9 million, that can enable users to train and run models privately using their infrastructure.

Although it is maintaining a low profile over three months, the token has seen a 1.6% surge in the past day, now trading at $53.87. Notably, the token is not directly accessible via exchanges, requiring TAO token staking to participate, something Altcoin Buzz considers an advantage for early adopters.

The YouTube platform emphasized that the 2025 altcoin season may be delayed or uneven, and careful positioning is key. The focus is shifting to projects with real utility, legal clarity, and sector momentum.

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