If you can't invest in BTC, ETH, SOL, and other "old three", which crypto asset would you choose to hold for 3-5 years? This is a sharp question recently thrown out by the well-known KOL @Cobie on X platform, triggering intense discussions among many crypto traders, VCs, and project parties.
In a market where cycles are constantly being compressed, which coins can still traverse time, resist noise, and achieve long-term value growth?
Here are some selected answers from industry leaders that may bring inspiration for your next layout.
Base head Jesse: Betting on $COIN (Coinbase)
Jesse believes that Coinbase is one of the most execution-capable teams in the crypto field, with a comprehensive product system and a massive user base, having a first-mover advantage in compliance and regulation, making it a core asset that can traverse cycles.
Crypto KOL Ansem: Optimistic about Worldcoin ($WLD)
Against the backdrop of accelerating AI trends, Worldcoin is seen as a key piece of the decentralized identity system. Ansem points out that if OpenAI uses its user database for broader purposes in the future, $WLD might be an important weapon against "AI identity collapse".
AllianceDAO founder qw: Only choose assets with stable income
qw directly said: "Apart from BTC, the only tokens truly worth holding are those with real cash flow and reasonable valuation. Other projects will eventually go to zero."
Trader Auri: Optimistic about Starknet ($STRK)
Auri emphasizes that Starknet, with its excellent on-chain performance and native AA (account abstraction) technology, is likely to stand out among Ethereum L2 projects. Its valuation is far lower than Optimism and Arbitrum, with room for revaluation.
Helius founder Mert: Choose $JTO and $ZEC
- $JTO: A key infrastructure in the Solana ecosystem;
- $ZEC: Privacy coins will usher in a new narrative explosion, Zcash has deep technical heritage and is reconstructing its core architecture.
Nansen founder Alex: Diversify holdings, layout L1 portfolio
Alex suggests building a Layer 1 portfolio including $BNB, $SUI, $APT, $TRX, and $AVAX and staking to obtain stable compound returns.
KOL Fishy Catfish: Long-term optimistic about Chainlink ($LINK)
Chainlink has leading layouts in real-world assets (RWA), data services, privacy engines, etc., and deeply collaborates with traditional financial giants like SWIFT, JPMorgan, and UBS, potentially capturing more value in the future.
KOL Murad: Alternative bet on $SPX
Murad advocates $SPX as a representative of "sports tokens", like a cultural symbol in meme coins, carrying the young generation's resistance to traditional financial order, and likely to become a leader in emotional assets.
APG Capital trader Awawat: Stable portfolio is the king
Recommended portfolio includes:
- PAXG/XAUT (Gold-anchored coins)
- $BNB, $LEO (Stable moat)
- $AAVE, $MKR (DeFi core protocols)
- $XMR (Monero, representative of privacy assets)
KOL W3Q: No crypto, only US stocks
He prefers growth stocks combining traditional finance and AI, including:
- $HOOD (Robinhood, retail financial platform)
- $TSLA (Musk's robot and AI layout)
If not restricted to self-custody, he indicates a preference for 2x leveraged Bitcoin ETF, heavily positioned at low points.
Framework Ventures partner Vance Spencer: $SKY
An obscure token not yet listed on CEX, but with potential. Vance didn't explain much, worth further exploration.
DeFiance Capital founder Arthur: Four major DeFi pieces
- $AAVE (Lending leader)
- $ENA (Ethena)
- $PENDLE (Yield derivatives)
- $JUP (Jupiter)
He believes DeFi is still the core scenario of the next cycle.
Summary: This round of discussion releases three major signals
- Meme is not dead, but value must have structural support (like #BTCBULL, $SPX)
- Infrastructure, data services, and real yield become new anchors for long-term investment
- AI, privacy, and identity tracks are gradually becoming the focus, and Layer 2 competition is still undecided
So, what do you think are the most worth holding coins for the next 3-5 years? Welcome to write your answer in the comments.
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