Matt Haugain: Two Altcoins Could Show a Rally This Year
Investment director of the crypto asset management firm Bit..se, Matt Haugain (Matt Hougan), stated that Ethereum and Solana could demonstrate a sustainable rally this year. According to Haugain, the enactment of the American law called the Clarity Act, which clarifies digital asset regulation in the US and is awaiting Senate review, will serve as a strong catalyst for altcoins. "The law could open markets worth hundreds of trillions of dollars, provide long-term stability, and demonstrate that the US is serious about building a blockchain-based financial future. Ethereum and Solana could reach new all-time highs," the top executive noted. He emphasized that Ethereum has already shown strong performance in 2025. After falling to $1500 in the first months of last year, the second-largest cryptocurrency managed to overcome the negative trend. The recovery of Ethereum's value above $3000 restored investor confidence, especially among those who previously approached the asset cautiously. Solana also continues to strengthen its position as one of the most dynamically developing ecosystems. The growth in the number of applications, increased user activity, and stable network operation support investor interest, reinforcing the coin's future growth, Haugain believes. Previously, founder of MN Consultancy and analyst Michaël van de Poppe (Michaël van de Poppe) stated that most altcoins will not show positive dynamics and will disappear from the crypto market by the end of the year.