In an interview with the popular YouTube channel Altcoin Daily, veteran financier and founder of SkyBridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, revealed his top altcoins to buy and hold in 2025. Scaramucci, former Director White House liaison and longtime Wall Street professional, given his views on various crypto assets – starting with his supportive position on Ethereum (ETH) and expanding to a range of altcoins he believes will play a central role in shaping the future of technology decentralized.
Ethereum: The Long Term Crypto Winner
Scaramucci started by identifying Ethereum as one of his top picks for the coming years. According to him, the idea of the Ethereum market has gone through cyclical changes, which he likened to trends going “in and out of fashion”. Reflecting on his decades of experience in traditional finance, Scaramucci explained:
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“When I got into the business, biotech stocks were hot, then it switched over to insurance stocks, and then it was another world of investing in hedge funds (…) we go through waves and cycles of what's in and out of fashion. And so strange, Ethereum seems to be out of fashion a little bit, which surprises me because it has such good applications and it has grown well (…) and it has been dominant. So I believe Ethereum is a winner, and I think it's a long-term winner.”
The billionaire investor emphasized Ethereum's strong ecosystem, highlighting its extensive utility and established history. The idea is that, while newer chains may offer speed and lower costs, Ethereum still has a vital role as the smart contract platform of choice for various decentralized applications (dApps) and protocols.
Solana (Sun)
After reaffirming his faith in Ethereum, Scaramucci turned his attention to Solana (Sun)building on its performance and cost efficiency: “I think that Solana – is cheaper and faster, and now that network handles a lot of volume. There is a good cross-section of different things going on (…) We are very much Solana. I will be fully disclosed and I will tell you that.”
Polkadot (DOT)
Continuing his analysis of promising altcoins, Scaramucci pointed out Polkadot (DOT) for its prowess in Web3 and gaming: “I own Polkadot. I love what Polkadot is capable of doing in the gaming industry, and I'm still a big believer in that Online games 3 will happen (…) There will be a kind of Revival.”
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He drew an analogy between the early modern Web3 environment and the era of VHS tapes and Blockbuster Video. While it may be difficult to see the full potential of blockchain-based gaming experiences right now, Scaramucci believes that Polkadot's interoperability-focused platform could be instrumental in powering an eco- immersive digital systems that are just above the horizon.
Avalanche (AVAX)
Scaramucci didn't stop there, touching him briefly Avalanche (AVAX) as another network it is expected to do well in the wider crypto market. Although he provided fewer specific details, his support points to Avalanche's known strengths—scalability, rapid completion, and a growing array of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. “I think Avalanche will do well,” he said.
Algorand (Something)
Turning to Algorand, Scaramucci shared insights from his personal holdings in the fund, which he has held for four years. Acknowledging the platform's management moves, he remains optimistic: “I think (Algorand) lost a step when they made some management changes, but there's a guy called John Wood there (… ) I think it's really, really, really good. a wise man, and he puts stuff together there, and I think one of them is undervalued.”
Sui And Aptos
Bringing out his altcoin picks, Scaramucci also announced Sui (SUI) and Aptos (APT) as projects with strong long-term prospects: “Sui and Aptos – I believe long-term in those too. I don't think there will be one chain.”
Ultimately, Scaramucci outlined his broader stance on the crypto asset landscape, affirming Bitcoin as the undisputed market leader, but insisting that other blockchains will also play key roles: “It is Bitcoin is the pope, but there is a college of cartels… in terms of what their demands are and what their networks will ultimately be over the next five to fifteen years.”
At press time, ETH was trading at $3,319.
Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView.com
