In a captivating interview with the renowned crypto-focused YouTube channel Altcoin Daily, seasoned financier and founder of SkyBridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, shared his top altcoin selections to buy and hold for the year 2025. A former White House Communications Director and a veteran of Wall Street, Scaramucci delved into his perspectives on various crypto assets. He began with his optimistic view on Ethereum (ETH) and expanded his insights to a variety of altcoins that he believes will be instrumental in shaping the future of decentralized technology.
Ethereum: The Long-Term Crypto Winner
Scaramucci kicked off the discussion by identifying Ethereum as one of his primary picks for the upcoming years. According to him, Ethereum’s market perception has experienced cyclical shifts, akin to trends going “in and out of fashion.” Drawing on his extensive experience in traditional finance, Scaramucci noted:
“When I got into the industry, biotech stocks were hot, then it flipped over to insurance stocks, and then it was the world of alternative investing in hedge funds […] We go through waves and cycles of what’s in and out of fashion. And so weirdly, Ethereum is like out of fashion a little bit, which I’m surprised by because it’s got such great applications and it’s got a muscularity to it […] and it’s got dominance. So I do believe Ethereum is a winner, and I think it’s a long-term winner.”
The billionaire investor emphasized Ethereum’s robust ecosystem, highlighting its extensive utility and well-established track record. Although newer blockchain technologies might offer speed and lower costs, Scaramucci asserts that Ethereum maintains a crucial role as the smart contract platform of choice for countless decentralized applications (dApps) and protocols.
Solana (SOL)
After reaffirming his confidence in Ethereum, Scaramucci shifted his focus to Solana (SOL), praising its performance and cost-effectiveness. He stated, “I think that Solana—it’s cheaper and faster, and now that network is handling lots of volume. It’s got a good cross-section of different things going on […] We’re long a lot of Solana. I’ll be fully disclosed and tell you that.”
Polkadot (DOT)
Continuing his exploration of promising altcoins, Scaramucci highlighted Polkadot (DOT) for its potential in the realms of Web3 and gaming. He remarked, “I own Polkadot. I like what Polkadot is capable of doing in the gaming industry, and I’m still a big believer that Web3 gaming will happen […] There’ll be sort of a Renaissance there.”
He compared the current early-stage Web3 environment to the era of VHS tapes and Blockbuster Video. Although it might be challenging to envision the full potential of blockchain-based gaming experiences at present, Scaramucci believes Polkadot’s interoperability-focused platform could be pivotal in powering immersive digital ecosystems that are just over the horizon.
Avalanche (AVAX)
Scaramucci did not stop there; he briefly touched on Avalanche (AVAX) as another network he foresees thriving in the broader crypto market. While he provided fewer specific details, his endorsement points to Avalanche’s well-known strengths—scalability, fast finality, and a growing array of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. “I think Avalanche will do well,” he stated.
Algorand (ALGO)
Turning his attention to Algorand, Scaramucci shared insights from his personal investment in the asset, which he has held for four years. Despite acknowledging the platform’s management shifts, he remains optimistic: “I think [Algorand] lost a step when they made some management changes, but there’s a guy by the name of John Wood there […] I think he’s a very, very, very smart guy, and he’s putting some stuff together there, and I think that one is undervalued.”
Sui and Aptos
Rounding out his altcoin selections, Scaramucci also mentioned Sui (SUI) and Aptos (APT) as projects with solid long-term prospects. “Sui and Aptos—I’m a long-term believer in those as well. I don’t think there’ll be one chain.”
In conclusion, Scaramucci illustrated his broader perspective on the crypto asset landscape by emphasizing Bitcoin as the undisputed market leader while insisting that alternative blockchains will also play crucial roles. As he put it, “Bitcoin is the pope, but there’s a college of cardinals… that will be very useful in terms of what their applications are and their networks ultimately become over the next five to fifteen years.”
At the time of writing, ETH was trading at $3,319.
