Crypto Pundit Alex Becker Says Cardano Could Outperform Solana This Cycle

Popular YouTuber and crypto analyst Alex Becker recently shared his outlook on major altcoins, suggesting Cardano could potentially outperform Solana in the current cycle.

Despite ADA trading at a significantly lower market cap compared to Solana (SOL), Becker suggested the token could deliver higher returns in the coming months. 

At the time of this writing, Cardano was consolidating between $0.735 and $0.765, after peaking at over $0.83 on May 23. In contrast, Solana held a price of $174.76 with a market capitalization nearing $91 billion, while Cardano’s valuation remained below $28 billion.

Becker Highlights ADA’s Upside Potential

In the YouTube video, Becker emphasized that while both ADA and SOL are strong platforms, Cardano may offer greater upside. He viewed Ethereum as a safer bet but added that ADA presented the chance for a 5x to 8x return. Notably, if ADA 8x’d from its current level, it would trade at approximately $6.10.

Becker, however, acknowledged Solana’s performance and stability but suggested investors might see more aggressive gains from ADA, Sui, and other mid-cap tokens. While praising Solana’s potential, he leaned toward Cardano when identifying entry points for higher-risk, high-reward trades.

In his analysis, Becker also mentioned other altcoins, including AVAX, which he believes will benefit from sports and gaming narratives. Chainlink was also highlighted for its utility, although he noted it continues to be overlooked by many market participants. Overall, Becker framed ADA as a strategic entry point saying, “I think Cardano is going to do great. You can’t go wrong with it.”

Becker Bets on ADA Despite Disdain Toward Community

Despite his often-critical tone toward the Cardano community, Becker has consistently maintained a bullish outlook on ADA. In March, he boldly predicted that Cardano could reach $5.

By April, Becker revealed he had accumulated significant amounts of ADA during market lows and was sitting on massive profits. While he sarcastically remarked that these gains made him feel “terrible” and “gross,” he acknowledged the strong upside potential, joking that a surge to $5 could elevate his wealth to “Dubai royalty” status.

Though often dismissive of Cardano holders, he’s expressed admiration for Charles Hoskinson, the project’s founder.

I like Charles

I don’t like cardano holders

— Alex Becker 🍊🏆🥇 (@ZssBecker) April 24, 2025

Still in April, Becker reinforced his optimism in a YouTube analysis where he named Cardano among eight coins he believes could rally fifteenfold by 2026. Despite his “feud” with the Cardano fan base, he admitted the token appears “extremely bullish” and highlighted the project’s standout technical qualities.

He described Cardano as “fast as hell” and among the most decentralized and reasonable blockchains after Ethereum. Citing its current undervaluation and growing ecosystem activity, Becker labeled ADA an “easy bet” and predicted it could soar to between $3 and $5 as bullish momentum accelerates.

Hoskinson Adds Institutional Context

Separately, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson spoke on ADA’s positioning during an interview on the Gokhshtein podcast in March. He compared Cardano and XRP as resilient blue-chip assets, contrasting them with what he described as Solana’s mid-tier standing. 

According to Hoskinson, the U.S. government selected five cryptos for its strategic reserve: BTC, XRP, SOL, ETH, and ADA. He attributed the inclusion of ADA to its longevity and ability to weather market downturns.

Hoskinson acknowledged Solana’s recovery from the FTX collapse, noting its bounce from $8 to an all-time high of $294 in January 2025. He also recognized Solana and Ethereum as leading smart contract platforms. Despite calling Solana “mid,” he credited the network for its resilience, aligning with its selection in the U.S. reserve basket.

Analyst Suggests Bull Market Hasn’t Begun for ADA

While attention remains on ADA’s price, analysts continue to assess its long-term trajectory. Earlier this month, Dan Gambardello, founder of Crypto Capital Venture, shared a risk model suggesting ADA’s bull market has not yet started. His model placed Cardano’s long-term risk score at 37, which he labeled a “Moderate Buy.” 

The model emphasized that lower scores typically coincide with early-stage market cycles. Past data showed ADA climbing from these levels to over $1 in 2017 and past $3 in 2021. According to Gambardello, the current score indicates ADA remains in a buildup phase.