Cryptocurrencies can sometimes surprise everyone by climbing far beyond expectations. The dream of a 10x return may seem like a distant wish, yet several coins have turned that hope into reality over the past year. Many early backers who stayed patient are now celebrating remarkable gains, and it’s been quite a ride for anyone watching these projects evolve. Here’s a closer look at a few names that have soared from small beginnings to current heights – we wish someone sent us this list a year ago!
Bitget Token (BGB) – 1014%
Bitget Token caught the public eye through its role on the Bitget exchange. Although it debuted in July 2021, most of its growth took shape this year. It had moments of calm, then shot upward when December started.
The price stood around $1.60 at the start of that month but raced toward $6.40 soon after. There was even a moment not long ago when it peaked above $8, drawing even more attention to the project. BGB’s main function is as a payment method within the Bitget platform, but its story has moved far beyond simple utility.
Dogwifhat (WIF) – 1137%
This Solana-based memecoin might have seemed like a joke at first. But a playful design featuring a dog wearing a hat proved enough to grab headlines. The coin rode a wave of memecoin enthusiasm in March, which pushed it from mere cents to a couple of dollars.
Currently it trades near $1.90, but it touched more than double this price few times during the year! The early days of 2024 offered the biggest bargains, as tokens were going for only a few cents. And if you bought at November 2023, one dollar could get you over 5000 tokens!
PEPE – 1300%
PEPE cemented its status as third biggest memecoin in the market, only behind DOGE and SHIB. The frog-themed token took a leap forward around the same time as Dogwifhat (WIF), riding the same memecoin mania in March. Another big moment came in November, when it managed to secure a listing on Coinbase and Robinhood. Investors reacted quickly to these major listings, pushing the coin to set new records.
Aerodrome Finance (AERO) – 1507%
Aerodrome Finance distinguishes itself through its automated market maker system. Developed as a liquidity hub on the Base chain, it uses features from Velodrome V2 and includes a vote-lock governance model. Although it launched in August 2023, its popularity started to form earlier in the year. In March, AERO could have been snagged for around five cents.
Once it began to ramp up, it stayed above 50 cents and then surged even more after its listing on Binance futures. Supporters believe it still has more room to grow because it only recently slid into the lower ranks of the top 100 coins.
MANTRA (OM) – 7066%
MANTRA focuses on real-world regulatory requirements through its security-first blockchain, built on the Cosmos SDK. It’s open to institutions and developers who need a permissionless chain for projects that also require a certain level of oversight.
The coin, OM, has been on a steady climb since the start of the year, when it traded below six cents. By early November, it reached around $1.40, then soared 300% more in mid-November on news of a major partnership with Google Cloud. Its price has fluctuated since, but it hasn’t fallen below $3.40, showing how much interest MANTRA has stirred among users.
Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL) – 23690%
Virtuals Protocol is all about integrating artificial intelligence with immersive digital settings, acting as an infrastructure layer for shared, user-focused gaming AIs. Its market move has been dramatic, and anyone who bought it near the end of 2023 had a rare chance at incredible returns.
While different sources show different data, VIRTUAL traded between $0.01 and $0.02 in its early days. Even in October, the price was still below $0.10, which now looks like an absolute bargain as it currently it trades at $3.55. The coin caught the public’s attention through a series of listings on popular exchanges, including Bybit and Binance futures. It set its latest all-time high only yesterday and seems to be on a constant upward climb.
Other Coins That Beat 1000%
Coins outlined above already existed at the end of 2023, though a few were unknown back then. They only became more recognized as the months rolled on and new investors joined.
But a handful of tokens created mid-2024 also managed to pass the 10x mark, sometimes within days. Memecoins like BRETT, Fartcoin, PNUT, and ACT delivered huge gains for people who got in early. Their low launch prices made it possible for everyday buyers to hold a large number of coins, leading to big wins for anyone willing to take a chance.
Time for 2025
The pace of new coin launches will likely keep climbing with the rising popularity of crypto. Some of the biggest surprises might emerge from projects that blend technology with everyday services, while others may just have the right mascot at the right time.
Don’t believe articles that promise you that they’ve already found the next 10x coin – nothing is certain in this market and no one knows for sure which coin will take that leap. However, the projects featured here have shown that while unlikely, it’s possible for dreams of a 10x return to become reality.
