The crypto market may seem quiet, but that calm is hiding opportunity. While most traders are distracted, big investors and whales are quietly accumulating specific altcoins. November 2025 could become one of the most interesting months of the year, especially for a few projects that are showing real strength. Below are four altcoins that stand out right now for their momentum, upgrades, or institutional attention. Solana (SOL): Solana is back in the spotlight for good reason. Solana spot ETFs are set to start trading in Hong Kong, marking a big step toward global legitimacy. At the same time, the 21Shares Solana ETF has cleared a key regulatory step with the U.S. SEC, opening the door for a possible launch soon. With a strong ecosystem, new staking incentives, and growing institutional attention, Solana could easily test the $300 mark if momentum continues. Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum remains the foundation of decentralized finance. At press time, ETH trades near $4,150, up more than 7 percent this week. Investor confidence is rising thanks to Ethereum’s next major upgrade which is set for early November. This update improves scalability and prepares the network for broader Layer-2 adoption. Institutional interest is climbing. In the third quarter, Ethereum ETF inflows surpassed Bitcoin’s for the first time. Analyst Tom Lee has described ETH as being in a “super cycle,” with long-term price targets between $8,000 and $12,000. Treasury accumulation by companies and funds is also supporting that bullish outlook. Chainlink (LINK): Chainlink continues to expand its role as the bridge between blockchain and the real world. The project’s SmartCon conference in early November will bring together major names such as Swift, Mastercard, and JPMorgan, showing how deeply integrated Chainlink is becoming with traditional finance. Its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) now connects over 60 blockchains, playing a central role in the tokenization of real-world assets. That market is projected to exceed $16 trillion by 2030. The LINK reserve continues to grow, reducing circulating supply and supporting long-term value. At around $18, LINK still looks undervalued, with near-term targets around $22 and a longer-term goal of retesting its $50 all-time high. Bittensor (TAO): Bittensor combines two of crypto’s strongest themes, artificial intelligence and decentralized infrastructure. The project is gaining strong institutional backing, with NASDAQ-listed Tao Synergies and Grayscale’s Decentralized AI Fund both accumulating large TAO positions. Only 21 million TAO will ever exist, following a model similar to Bitcoin’s hard-cap design. Its first halving event in early December is expected to tighten supply further, creating a potential catalyst for price growth. At around $49, TAO could see upside as AI narratives strengthen and its tokenomics tighten. Some predictions place possible targets between $500 and $700 if trend continues.