5 Cryptocurrencies That Could Explode in the Next Bull Run: 3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months.
Despite the grim reality, the current environment might be an ideal time to invest in tokens that could deliver substantial gains in the next bull run. The real challenge is identifying which ones fit that profile, so we asked three of the most popular AI-powered chatbots for their perspective.
The Surprising Choices
ChatGPT started with Solana (SOL), describing it as its “easiest” pick. It claimed to have the best combination of liquidity, institutional interest, retail attention, and ecosystem activity and predicted that if the next bull cycle is driven by meme coins, the token will be “one of the clearest winners.”
Hyperliquid (HYPE) ranked second.ChatGPT praised its role in the DeFi sector, its rising popularity, and its strong fundamentals, but warned that an exploit on the exchange could undermine its chances of becoming a top performer during the eventual bull run. Third place goes to Chainlink (LINK), which was labeled “not flashy” but deserves attention.
“If banks, funds, stablecoin issuers, and asset managers keep moving assets on-chain, they need data, proof of reserves, cross-chain messaging, and settlement infrastructure. That is exactly where Chainlink wants to sit. Chainlink’s CCIP and institutional tokenization push make it a strong “picks and shovels” play for the next cycle. LINK could benefit even if the winning chains are different, because Chainlink is infrastructure across ecosystems,” its analysis reads.
Ondo (ONDO) and Sui (SUI) completed ChatGPT’s top 5 list. The former was classified as a “direct RWA pick,” while the latter was classified as one that has “strong technology, fast execution, a growing ecosystem, and enough retail appeal to move hard in a bull market.”
Google’s Gemini also placed SOL in the top spot in its rankings. It claimed that the asset has cemented itself as the primary alternative to Ethereum and highlighted its “blistering speed” and low transaction fees.
Chainlink comes second, while NEAR Protocol (NEAR), with its close ties to emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, ranks third. Arbitrum (ARB) is fourth, and SUI completed the top 5 group.
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The More Expected Answer
While ChatGPT and Gemini both left Bitcoin (BTC) off their lists, Perplexity placed it at the very top of its own. It praised the asset as the undisputed leader in the crypto market, adding that it typically draws significant attention when risk appetite returns.
The chatbot picked Ethereum (ETH) as the second-best option, noting that it remains the core smart contract platform, with DeFi, NFTs, and ETF-driven institutional interest as key catalysts. Its top 5 club also includes Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), and Bittensor (TAO).
“These coins are not just “hype picks”; they map to major cycle narratives like institutional adoption, scalable blockchains, tokenization, and AI infrastructure. That usually matters more in bull runs than trying to guess the single most viral meme coin,” it stated.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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