Ethereum, Solana, and Sui: Layer-1 Contenders to Watch in 2025

Ethereum, being a large market cap, offers a low-risk, slow-growth opportunity. Solana, with its medium market cap, represents a medium-risk, medium-reward option. Sui, as a newer, smaller protocol, carries higher risk but also high-growth potential. Bitcoin’s climb above $100,000 along with Trump’s upcoming inauguration about potential executive orders on cryptocurrency has investors keeping a close watch on market movements. Crypto analyst Nicholas Merten has highlighted three standout Layer-1 blockchains—Ethereum, Solana, and Sui—breaking down their price action, adoption trends, and performance metrics to gauge their impact in 2025. Ethereum (ETH): Struggling to Outmaneuver Bitcoin Ethereum continues to trail Bitcoin, with its value declining steadily since its 2021 peak against BTC. While its fundamentals remain solid —supported by stablecoin liquidity and DeFi adoption—Ethereum faces challenges from Layer-2 networks like Optimism and Arbitrum, which are drawing activity and app revenue away. Merten characterized Ethereum as a slower-moving but reliable option for cautious investors. The analyst advised investors to wait for stronger tre… The post Ethereum, Solana, and Sui: Layer-1 Contenders to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Coin Edition .