RWA Tokenization and ETF Catalysts Hint at New Opportunities in the Bitcoin (BTC) Market

The old investing adage “Sell in May and go away” might not hold up in 2025. While traditionally associated with weaker markets

Old investing adages might not always hold up, and neither might the traditional wisdom of which months are best for the market.

Specifically, the saying “Sell in May and go away” might not be applicable in 2025, as May has historically been a strong month for Bitcoin.

The coin has risen in 9 out of the last 15 Mays, and while 2025 has been rocky so far, data and market sentiment hint at a turnaround starting this month.

With that in mind, here are four altcoins that could perform strongly in May, according to AltcoinBuzz:

1. Cardano (ADA)

Cardano is known for its Midnight privacy sidechain, which aims to balance confidentiality with compliance, bringing millions of new users to the platform.

This, combined with the growing possibility of a Cardano ETF—odds on Polymarket have risen from 60% to 70% in just a week—could be a major catalyst for the coin.

ADA is currently trading slightly above $0.70 and is now aiming to break above the crucial $1 level. There are chances for ADA to surpass its previous all-time high of $3.10.

2. Ondo Finance (ONDO)

Ondo Finance leads the Real World Asset (RWA) sector following struggles from competitors like Mantra and OM.

Recently, the Ondo team met with the SEC’s crypto task force to discuss tokenization rules for the RWA space, and with crypto-friendly Paul Atkins now involved, the project’s regulatory path looks favorable, providing key clarity for RWA tokenization.

Currently priced around $0.92, ONDO may be undervalued considering the projected growth of the RWA market.

3. Sui Network (SUI)

The SUI ecosystem is gaining strength, up 50% over the past 30 days, while its decentralized exchange (DEX) volume surged 245% in Q1 despite the market turning bearish.

Innovations like offline crypto transfers using low connectivity, announced at SUI’s Base Camp event in Dubai, show the team has strong technical leadership, expanding SUI’s reach.

The SUI token is trading near $3.50, with a previous all-time high of $5.35. Continued growth in ecosystem tokens and developer activity could push SUI to new highs.

4. XRP

After a brief stall, the SEC could soon approve XRP futures ETFs, and hopes are still high for a spot ETF next.

Right now, there are 17 pending ETF filings for XRP, part of 72 total crypto ETF filings the SE is reviewing, which can act as a catalyst for the XRP price, currently sitting around $2.22.

Even just one XRP ETF approval could spark a big rally, pushing XRP towards new ATHs above $3.40.