This year’s first quarter is significant for several cryptocurrencies as they set new record highs based on the data obtained from the Phoenix Group. This report covers a performance analysis of some of the cryptocurrencies, which include old players like Bitcoin ($BTC) and new entrants like Saros ($SAROS) and Slayer ($LAYER)
Top Performers of the Quarter
Bitcoin, the world’s first and most popular cryptocurrency, set an all-new record high of $109,588. Although it has since dropped by 21.7% to $85,213, Bitcoin still remains at the forefront of all cryptocurrencies. This rise is attributed to increasing institutional adoption and the perception that BTC is a safe-haven investment, especially during economic fluctuations.
SAROS saw a modest peak at $0.09 and then dropped to $0.08, down by 5.1%. The small decline after ATH indicates that investors have become less excited, possibly waiting for more firm directions on the performance of the assets.
Walrus ($WAL) has risen to a new high of $0.61 and then dropped to $0.57 after a 6.3% fall, which can be linked to a slow but sure market interest. This makes the crypto remain near its ATH, proving its stable investors’ structure and the possibility of expanding it.
Highs and Subsequent Pullbacks
LAYER spiked at $1.46 and subsequently fell by 79% to $0.31. Such a sharp decline shows how risky it is to invest in less popular cryptocurrencies that could see their value fluctuating because of their popularity.
Four ($FORM)new ATHs of $2.62 were met with an 18.2% reduction to $2.11. The sharp pullback after ATH could be attributed to profit-taking by some early investors or some reevaluation regarding the viability of the asset within the financial market.
Plume ($PLUME) reached an ATH of $9.00 before experiencing a decline to $6.23, a 30.7% decrease. This could be attributed to changes in market trends or unstable values inherent to the field in which it operates.
MANTRA ($OM) rose to as high as $7.29 before falling to $4.16, consistent with changes in culture and economic shifts regarding niche cryptocurrencies. Such dramatic changes evidence the speculative characteristics of such investments.
IP and PARTI: The Challengers
Both Story ($IP) and Particle Network ($PARTI) reached new ATH at $ 0.98 and $ 0.40, respectively, although they declined sharply 43% and 51.6%. These movements can be associated with market manipulation and fluctuations in investors’ interest, which are common in the crypto market.
The first quarter of 2025 demonstrated the possibility of large growth in the cryptocurrency market, as well as the vulnerability of this niche. While some projects, such as Bitcoin, can withstand testing times and demonstrate potential, others start experiencing the realities of bearish runs and scepticism from investors.
