Ripple’s XRP is back in fashion thanks to improving regulatory clarity, steady banking partnerships, and a resurgent altcoin market. For investors who want defensible fundamentals and lower volatility than the average micro-cap, XRP still makes sense. However, if the goal is to outsize returns before the cycle peaks, two names will look far more asymmetrical: Little Pepe (LILPEPE) and Sui (SUI). One is a meme-powered rocket ship with real infrastructure ambitions; the other is a high-performance Layer-1 with rapidly compounding developer traction. Both arguably offer a far better risk-to-reward profile than XRP for 2025.