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When you notice how many cheap cryptocurrencies really have a future, you start thinking about missed opportunities. Personally, I’ve been following the market since 2023 and I saw how some small coins’ prices went absolutely crazy.
In the list in front of me of coins worth watching: Enjin, which is derived from Ethereum and focuses on NFTs; and NKN, which has worked on decentralized blockchain networks. ICP had a wild story—it reached $35 billion in the first 3 days after launch in 2021. As for XRP, it still draws a lot of attention because of its uses in fast financial transfers.
SHIB started as a meme coin, but it has become one of the biggest cheap coins in terms of trading volume. MANA and SAND are tied to metaverse projects, and this space is starting to regain interest again.
Current prices: XRP at $1.36, SHIB at $0.00 (very tiny fractions), ICP at $2.51, MANA at $0.09, SAND at $0.07. These are relatively cheap prices, but the story isn’t only about the price—the story is about the project behind each coin.
The key point: Cheap cryptocurrencies with a future do exist, but don’t put all your money into just one. Diversifying your investment is essential if you’re thinking about getting into this field. The market is chaotic, and predictions are difficult, so expect anything to happen.