Prominent cryptocurrency analyst Miles Deutscher has pinpointed a list of altcoins he believes are poised to outperform as retail interest surges back into the market.
According to Deutscher, retail investors are taking the “path of least resistance,” favoring easily accessible coins listed on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) like Binance, Coinbase, Upbit, and Robinhood.
Retail Interest Fuels the Crypto Market
Deutscher points to a spike in Google search volumes for cryptocurrencies as evidence of rising retail interest. As new investors flood the market, they tend to gravitate toward well-known platforms and straightforward investment options.
Coins like Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Algorand (ALGO) are now gaining attention due to their widespread availability on major exchanges. Of note is that these altcoins have been underperforming in recent months.
“It’s obvious which altcoins are going to outperform this cycle…There are 16,057 cryptos listed on CoinGecko, but I’ve narrowed it down to just 90. These are the alts with the BEST chance of catching a huge retail bid,” Deutscher stated.
To identify the altcoins with the best chances of success, Deutscher leveraged data from the APIs of top exchanges. He then created a custom spreadsheet of 90 tokens. Among the standout picks are Aptos (APT), Dogecoin (DOGE), Chainlink (LINK), and Near Protocol (NEAR). Others include Solana (SOL), XRP, Ondo Finance (ONDO), Pepe (PEPE), Sei (SEI), and Stacks (STX).
“These coins have maximum global accessibility because they are listed across all major exchanges. If retail wants to bid on altcoins, those with the easiest access will perform the best. Coins like APT, DOGE, and SOL check all the boxes for accessibility, volume, and retail interest,” Deutscher emphasized.
Why Accessibility Matters: Risk and Opportunity
Deutscher argues that accessibility is critical in driving retail investments. Exchanges like Binance and Coinbase dominate user volume globally. Meanwhile, platforms like Upbit and Robinhood cater to specific regional markets and novice investors.
“Retail investors follow the path of least resistance. If a coin is listed on all major exchanges, it ensures maximum exposure and simplifies the buying process for new entrants,” he reiterated.
In addition to accessibility, Deutscher highlighted the relatively favorable risk-to-reward (R/R) ratio of many CEX-listed altcoins. While they may not have the extreme volatility of smaller, on-chain tokens, many offer significant upside potential in the range of 5–10x gains. He also advised investors to keep an eye on upcoming listings, which can present unique opportunities.
“New listings on major exchanges are a catalyst for price action. Coins like MOG and MEW, which recently secured some high-profile listings, show how accessibility drives interest,” he said.
Deutscher advises investors looking to gain an edge to dive deeper into projects by participating in community discussions and monitoring announcements for hints of potential listings.
“Listen to project AMAs and join their Telegram and Discord groups. The more information you can extract about future exchange listings, the better your chances of positioning yourself early,” Deutscher suggested.
As retail interest in cryptocurrency ramps up, Deutscher’s insights offer a roadmap for trading this phase of the market cycle. Focusing on accessibility, fundamentals, and community-driven catalysts, the selected altcoins could be well-positioned for significant gains. Nevertheless, traders and investors must also conduct their own research.
