The $3.5 trillion crypto market is due for a sweltering summer and several key tokens are likely to explode before the solstice comes around.
The following altcoins, in some way, bring fresh innovation or address specialized problems in their respective blockchain ecosystem.
With that in mind, here are three under-the-radar altcoins currently trading at attractive valuations. If the crypto-positive outlook continues, each of these assets could easily 100X by mid-year.
Quai: Native Token of First Energy-Dollar Crypto Network Rockets Nearly 100%
Firstly, Quai is sparking new excitement in the crypto space through a novel approach that dramatically boosts blockchain performance.
At its core is the Proof of Minimum Entropy (PoEM) consensus model, designed to maintain strong security while processing an impressive 50,000 transactions per second.
The Quai ecosystem includes two tokens: QUAI, which serves as the primary utility token, and Qi, a stablecoin pegged to energy.
Since its debut earlier this year, Quai had not shown strong directional price movements—until last week. In just seven days, its value surged by 118%, with the token now trading at $0.1091.
The surge appears to coincide with the rollout of Kippermoney—a platform allowing users to earn from their X posts and send crypto-based tips. QUAI is central to the tipping mechanism, with over 24 million tokens already distributed in this way.
Solaxy ($SOLX): Whale Accumulation and Incoming Listings Signal Promising Launch
Solaxy ($SOLX) is emerging as a pivotal player in the Solana ecosystem, offering the first Layer 2 scalability solution tailored for the network.
This project aims to dramatically increase throughput, lower transaction fees, and ease congestion on Solana’s base layer, enhancing the network’s efficiency and affordability.
Operating similarly to Ethereum’s Layer 2 architecture, Solaxy executes transactions on a secondary layer before synchronizing with Solana’s main chain for final settlement.
It also features Ethereum interoperability, allowing cross-chain functionalities that are particularly appealing within decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
Currently, SOLX is in presale at a rate of $0.001724, with pricing expected to rise in future rounds.
There is growing speculation that a U.S. SEC greenlight for Solana-based spot ETFs could serve as a significant tailwind for Solaxy ($SOLX), fueling broader market confidence.
Having raised over $35.9 million in funding and offering annual staking rewards of 113%, Solaxy’s presale window presents a compelling opportunity for early adopters.
Stay up to date with Solaxy on X and Telegram
Pi Network: Mine Crypto Tokens by Tapping an App Every Day
Finally, Pi Network ($PI) launched in February 2025. Like Quai, it’s a little too new to identify trends, but it has been absolutely surging this last week.
In the last seven days, Pi climbed 109% and now trades at $1.22. Its relative strength index is soaring at 82, so we can expect a selloff soon. Pi remains in a strong position to set a new all-time high above $3.
Pi is its own layer one network and it has a bit of a fun and engaging premise. Users mine Pi coins, which are real crypto tokens, by simply tapping once in a mobile app each day. This means mining is done without staking or using mining machines, which are very resource-intensive forms of crypto mining.
Pi is also likely to rally again soon. That’s because the community are expecting a major ecosystem announcement on May 14.
Stay updated with Pi on X and Instagram.
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