2025 Cryptocurrency Market: RWA Assets Surge 185.8%
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Market Underperformance: According to a CoinGecko report, memecoins have averaged a 31.6% loss YTD, with larger memecoins declining between 44.6% and 82.5%, indicating a diminished appetite for pure speculation and negatively impacting overall market confidence.
- AI Token Trends: AI-themed altcoins faced similar challenges, with losses ranging from 49.8% to 84.3%, although a few like Alchemist AI and Kite performed well, the overall trend suggests investors are struggling to convert popular narratives into returns.
- RWA Asset Surge: In stark contrast to negative returns elsewhere, RWA altcoins surged by an average of 185.8% YTD, driven by Keeta Network's remarkable 1,794.9% increase, highlighting the strong growth potential in this sector.
- Layer-1 Solutions Perform Well: Layer-1 solutions achieved an average gain of 80.3%, with privacy blockchains like Zcash and Monero showing notable performance, indicating that these areas can maintain growth amid market volatility.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.








