As três moedas registaram enormes ganhos ao longo do último ano, à medida que as mudanças políticas, o optimismo regulamentar e o crescente interesse institucional continuam a crescer.
Em 2024, o mercado de criptomoedas experimentou uma recuperação notável, passando de uma capitalização de mercado de US$ 1,8 trilhão em janeiro para impressionantes US$ 3,9 trilhões em meados de dezembro. Esse aumento foi impulsionado em grande parte pelo crescimento impressionante de 160% do Bitcoin no acumulado do ano (acumulado no ano).
No entanto, esta recuperação acentuada também provocou um impulso de alta em toda a indústria – especialmente para algumas altcoins – dando nova vida a projetos que de outra forma estariam estagnados ou com baixo desempenho, pelo menos aos olhos de alguns observadores.
Here are some standout cryptocurrencies that have achieved remarkable returns in 2024, with analysts suggesting they may continue to perform well.
Dogecoin triumphs once again.
The typical meme token Doge staged one of the most impressive comebacks of 2024, with its price soaring over 350% from a low of $0.081 in January to $0.466. This rebound has been driven by a mix of political, technical, and cultural factors, making Dogecoin once again the center of investor enthusiasm.
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election seems to play a crucial role in the turnaround fate of memecoins, as Donald Trump's forthcoming pro-crypto government signifies a significant shift in regulatory sentiment.
Trump's embrace of blockchain innovation and Elon Musk's appointment as co-chair of the newly established government agency 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) has garnered significant media attention and sparked optimism among investors.
Elon Musk's continued support for Dogecoin remains a strong sentiment driver, and speculation about the integration of DOGE payments on Musk's social platform X has traders and analysts excited about the potential for further gains.
Technical analysis has confirmed bullish momentum, with key indicators like the 'Golden Cross' (the intersection of two long-term moving averages) indicating significant upside potential.
Anonymous analyst Mikybull draws parallels between the current pattern and Dogecoin's previous bull market cycle during which that token saw an increase of nearly 7,000%. Similarly, prominent cryptocurrency trader Javon Marks expressed a similar view, predicting that if momentum persists, Dogecoin's price could reach $3 or higher.
Ripple rides the regulatory wave to achieve a 330% profit.
Ripple's XRP token has delivered one of 2024's most surprising yet impressive rebounds, surging over 350% since the November presidential election. This rise propelled XRP beyond Solana and Tether, solidifying its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
The surge in XRP's value appears to be driven by multiple factors, including regulatory optimism, strategic product launches, and strong technical momentum, making it one of the most watched assets in the market.
Last year, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP does not constitute a security when sold on public exchanges (though it may be classified as a security in institutional sales), prompting what seems to be a new chapter for this digital asset.
This victory is seen as a turning point for Ripple and the entire cryptocurrency industry, undermining the SEC's assertions that other decentralized tokens it designates as securities. Under the outgoing chair Gary Gensler, the SEC has aggressively pursued cases against cryptocurrency issuers and exchanges, accusing them of offering unregistered securities.
However, Trump's supportive stance on innovation, coupled with the prospect of a pro-crypto SEC under the leadership of nominee chair Paul Atkins, has sparked hopes that Ripple's long legal battles may ultimately conclude in 2025.
As confidence in Ripple is rekindled, the company also launched the highly anticipated RLUSD stablecoin, a dollar-backed asset designed with compliance and transparency at its core. RLUSD debuted on platforms like MoonPay, Uphold, and Bitso on December 18, marking a strategic step for Ripple into the growing stablecoin market.
This launch enables Ripple to capitalize on the growing market demand for stable digital assets and solidifies its position as a major player in the cross-border payments space.
Finally, technical analysis also provides bullish signals for XRP, as renowned trader DonAlt (who accurately charted XRP's surge in November) indicates that a breakout above $2.60 could trigger another wave of bullish momentum, potentially doubling XRP's price.
Analyst EGRAG's outlook is even more aggressive, predicting that if Ripple achieves its long-term goals, XRP's price could soar between $8.77 and $17.54.
Hedera re-enters the top 25, re-establishing its position as a DeFi powerhouse.
Hedera Hashgraph is often viewed as a dark horse in cryptocurrency. However, its recent resurgence and growing role in the DeFi market have made it more prominent. Despite rising over 800% between November and December alone, Hedera maintains an impressive growth trajectory throughout 2024.
For Hedera, one of the most exciting developments is the potential launch of a spot HBAR ETF, as Valour Funds has applied for a physically-backed product on the European Euronext exchange.
Meanwhile, investors are closely monitoring regulatory developments in the post-election environment, as Canary Capital applies to list a spot HBAR ETF in the U.S., which has also increased expectations.
With the new government potentially changing U.S. crypto policy, institutional adoption of HBAR could significantly increase in the near to mid-term.
Finally, Hedera's growing influence in decentralized finance (DeFi) is also a key driver of its success, as the total locked value (TVL) in the ecosystem soared from $53 million in January to nearly $200 million in December, a remarkable growth fueled by platforms like Stader, SaucerSwap, and Bonzo Finance.
