Best Ethereum ERC20 Tokens To Invest In 2025

Updated 07th October 2025
Written by Lawrence Mike
Fact-Checked By Vignesh Selvasundar

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Looking for the best ERC20 tokens? This article is for you. With Ethereum’s booming ecosystem, ERC20 tokens have exciting potential. The Ethereum network dominates 90% of the DeFi market, enjoys the highest developer activity and is the largest smart contracts platform.

So, investing in ERC20 tokens is a smart move especially ahead of a bull market. Here are some of the top ERC20 tokens.

Top gainers

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Bonk

$1.715E-5

20.04%
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Mog Coin

$1.1E-6

14.23%
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Virtuals Protocol

$1.69

14.09%

Top losers

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clBTC

$109928

-0.87%
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USD1

$0.999901

-0.07%
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PayPal USD

$0.999238

-0.04%

Top ERC 20 Tokens By Market Cap

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Name Price 24HR Change Market Cap Total Volume Circulating Supply
Ethereum

1. Ethereum

$4,461.0900 -5.24% $538.93B $52,723,561,851 120.70M
BNB

2. BNB

$1,286.4200 4.00% $178.85B $10,574,710,129 139.18M
Tether

3. Tether

$1.00000000 0.01% $177.98B $157,950,524,140 177.91B
USDC

4. USDC

$0.99968000 -0.01% $75.59B $23,767,509,077 75.62B
Lido Staked Ether

5. Lido Staked Ether

$4,458.7600 -5.12% $38.01B $62,889,893 8.53M
Wrapped stETH

6. Wrapped stETH

$5,419.3100 -5.25% $17.57B $24,319,950 3.25M
Wrapped Beacon ETH

7. Wrapped Beacon ETH

$4,815.6400 -5.18% $15.71B $9,190,531 3.26M
Wrapped Bitcoin

8. Wrapped Bitcoin

$121,563.0000 -2.27% $15.46B $396,639,202 127.04K
Chainlink

9. Chainlink

$21.9200 -6.39% $14.86B $1,251,017,249 678.10M
Ethena USDe

10. Ethena USDe

$0.99992800 -0.09% $14.82B $520,872,266 14.82B
Wrapped eETH

11. Wrapped eETH

$4,814.3500 -5.11% $11.82B $43,108,497 2.46M
WETH

12. WETH

$4,466.0200 -5.12% $10.48B $530,154,779 2.35M
LEO Token

13. LEO Token

$9.6600 0.29% $8.91B $757,230 922.50M
Coinbase Wrapped BTC

14. Coinbase Wrapped BTC

$121,783.0000 -2.22% $8.22B $537,417,822 67.58K
USDS

15. USDS

$0.99970500 -0.03% $7.93B $14,620,253 7.93B
Mantle

16. Mantle

$2.2900 -2.60% $7.47B $453,297,766 3.25B
Shiba Inu

17. Shiba Inu

$0.00001215 -5.17% $7.16B $236,166,715 589.25T
Toncoin

18. Toncoin

$2.7500 -3.25% $6.92B $171,892,419 2.52B
Cronos

19. Cronos

$0.19735500 -6.26% $6.88B $46,452,895 34.86B
WhiteBIT Coin

20. WhiteBIT Coin

$44.0500 -1.95% $6.35B $54,295,195 144.12M
Polkadot

21. Polkadot

$4.1100 -5.59% $6.26B $342,155,783 1.52B
Ethena Staked USDe

22. Ethena Staked USDe

$1.20000000 -0.02% $5.85B $102,159,050 4.88B
World Liberty Financial

23. World Liberty Financial

$0.17884000 -10.12% $4.88B $461,450,087 27.32B
Uniswap

24. Uniswap

$7.7800 -5.58% $4.67B $401,232,421 600.48M
OKB

25. OKB

$219.4700 -4.36% $4.61B $287,687,453 21.00M
Dai

26. Dai

$0.99998500 -0.02% $4.53B $80,066,299 4.53B
Aave

27. Aave

$277.2800 -6.37% $4.23B $476,060,540 15.25M
Pepe

28. Pepe

$0.00000939 -7.80% $3.95B $709,218,975 420.69T
Bitget Token

29. Bitget Token

$5.5800 -1.19% $3.90B $613,840,191 699.99M
Ethena

30. Ethena

$0.54059900 -10.15% $3.87B $484,369,600 7.16B
NEAR Protocol

31. NEAR Protocol

$2.9500 -2.57% $3.69B $374,579,126 1.25B
Ondo

32. Ondo

$0.90772800 -5.85% $2.87B $234,935,247 3.16B
BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund

33. BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund

$1.00000000 0.00% $2.84B $0 2.84B
USD1

34. USD1

$0.99995100 -0.05% $2.65B $414,927,591 2.65B
Worldcoin

35. Worldcoin

$1.19000000 -9.98% $2.59B $281,751,291 2.18B
Currency One USD

36. Currency One USD

$0.99624000 -0.37% $2.54B $933,393 2.55B
PayPal USD

37. PayPal USD

$1.00000000 0.01% $2.52B $62,975,480 2.52B
POL (ex-MATIC)

38. POL (ex-MATIC)

$0.23657900 -4.63% $2.49B $131,134,953 10.51B
Internet Computer

39. Internet Computer

$4.4200 -4.09% $2.38B $75,856,576 538.58M
sUSDS

40. sUSDS

$1.07800000 1.11% $2.29B $19,321,707 2.13B
Arbitrum

41. Arbitrum

$0.42322000 -7.76% $2.28B $304,649,028 5.40B
Rocket Pool ETH

42. Rocket Pool ETH

$5,106.5200 -5.09% $2.00B $3,475,427 391.54K
Gate

43. Gate

$16.6300 -3.27% $1.99B $21,042,357 119.44M
Pudgy Penguins

44. Pudgy Penguins

$0.03030223 -8.99% $1.91B $438,943,898 62.86B
USDtb

45. USDtb

$0.99986300 0.02% $1.83B $4,205,155 1.83B
Kelp DAO Restaked ETH

46. Kelp DAO Restaked ETH

$4,707.8700 -5.09% $1.79B $1,290,353 380.51K
Render

47. Render

$3.3600 -6.07% $1.75B $87,849,201 518.58M
StakeWise Staked ETH

48. StakeWise Staked ETH

$4,715.7200 -4.96% $1.69B $547,284 358.88K
Liquid Staked ETH

49. Liquid Staked ETH

$4,814.8500 -5.23% $1.60B $1,545,692 333.28K
Sky

50. Sky

$0.06652800 -4.77% $1.55B $22,301,040 23.37B
Bonk

51. Bonk

$0.00001984 -7.01% $1.53B $423,720,069 77.42T
Tether Gold

52. Tether Gold

$4,030.9100 1.12% $1.51B $258,295,311 375.57K
Quant

53. Quant

$101.7100 -4.38% $1.48B $23,974,869 14.54M
Lombard Staked BTC

54. Lombard Staked BTC

$121,695.0000 -2.29% $1.47B $6,317,252 12.08K
PancakeSwap

55. PancakeSwap

$4.2700 14.71% $1.47B $1,212,623,931 343.99M
Artificial Superintelligence Alliance

56. Artificial Superintelligence Alliance

$0.55663500 -4.09% $1.45B $90,302,741 2.60B
SPX6900

57. SPX6900

$1.51000000 -2.97% $1.41B $75,305,351 930.99M
Immutable

58. Immutable

$0.70758100 -5.66% $1.37B $47,299,880 1.94B
NEXO

59. NEXO

$1.26000000 -1.53% $1.26B $13,011,111 1.00B
Solv Protocol BTC

60. Solv Protocol BTC

$121,737.0000 -2.14% $1.22B $1,410,565 10.01K
Injective

61. Injective

$12.3600 -5.73% $1.21B $130,186,118 97.73M
PAX Gold

62. PAX Gold

$4,031.7800 1.17% $1.21B $275,732,296 299.04K
Syrup USDC

63. Syrup USDC

$1.13000000 0.03% $1.14B $21,495,520 1.01B
Mantle Staked Ether

64. Mantle Staked Ether

$4,807.4800 -5.24% $1.12B $1,654,301 233.29K
First Digital USD

65. First Digital USD

$0.99911700 0.11% $1.09B $2,589,585,915 1.09B
Lido DAO

66. Lido DAO

$1.18000000 -5.05% $1.06B $119,361,350 895.80M
Curve DAO

67. Curve DAO

$0.73283800 -5.36% $1.03B $213,415,271 1.41B
clBTC

68. clBTC

$121,844.0000 -4.78% $941.03M $17 7.72K
FLOKI

69. FLOKI

$0.00009749 -5.31% $939.90M $241,562,700 9.66T
Ether.fi

70. Ether.fi

$1.74000000 -3.60% $894.30M $123,112,217 515.99M
Fasttoken

71. Fasttoken

$2.0100 -0.13% $872.52M $32,620,654 433.33M
The Graph

72. The Graph

$0.08189600 -4.89% $861.54M $41,672,586 10.52B
cgETH Hashkey Cloud

73. cgETH Hashkey Cloud

$4,248.1800 -4.78% $849.33M $56 199.93K
Pendle

74. Pendle

$4.7500 -5.54% $807.08M $133,925,072 169.76M
tBTC

75. tBTC

$121,505.0000 -2.26% $791.94M $15,523,876 6.50K
Ripple USD

76. Ripple USD

$0.99969000 0.03% $791.37M $119,572,289 791.70M
OUSG

77. OUSG

$112.8400 0.01% $771.82M $0 6.84M
EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer)

78. EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer)

$1.93000000 -0.17% $738.04M $187,079,292 382.66M
DeXe

79. DeXe

$12.7000 4.31% $724.94M $38,129,162 57.10M
Starknet

80. Starknet

$0.16626800 -10.04% $717.42M $123,092,073 4.32B
Superstate Short Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund (USTB)

81. Superstate Short Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund (USTB)

$10.8500 0.03% $709.27M $0 65.38M
GALA

82. GALA

$0.01532724 -6.56% $706.29M $86,452,250 46.12B
Virtuals Protocol

83. Virtuals Protocol

$1.07300000 -7.45% $703.73M $120,762,788 655.63M
Stader ETHx

84. Stader ETHx

$4,782.9400 -5.10% $691.08M $245,854 144.69K
Ethereum Name Service

85. Ethereum Name Service

$20.7800 -4.76% $688.27M $74,846,658 33.17M
Stables Labs USDX

86. Stables Labs USDX

$0.99961200 -0.04% $682.12M $115,326 683.28M
Ondo US Dollar Yield

87. Ondo US Dollar Yield

$1.08000000 0.14% $674.64M $1,110,743 624.91M
Aethir

88. Aethir

$0.05371500 -4.13% $655.35M $44,594,735 12.21B
The Sandbox

89. The Sandbox

$0.26671600 -6.37% $652.21M $51,916,611 2.45B
Decentraland

90. Decentraland

$0.32436400 -5.29% $622.07M $41,342,094 1.92B
Mantle Restaked ETH

91. Mantle Restaked ETH

$4,806.1300 -4.99% $616.42M $11,350,600 128.38K
Morpho

92. Morpho

$1.77000000 -7.88% $615.60M $40,982,450 347.64M
JasmyCoin

93. JasmyCoin

$0.01258850 -5.20% $609.32M $40,733,854 48.42B
0G

94. 0G

$2.8300 -5.63% $605.24M $202,223,112 213.20M
Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH

95. Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH

$4,914.5600 -5.16% $598.87M $11,997,466 121.89K
Swell Ethereum

96. Swell Ethereum

$4,906.2200 -5.15% $594.62M $203,131 121.32K
BitTorrent

97. BitTorrent

$0.00000059 -3.31% $579.68M $18,869,268 986.06T
SwissBorg

98. SwissBorg

$0.58798100 -8.64% $577.50M $2,754,351 982.25M
Wormhole

99. Wormhole

$0.11776700 -9.80% $559.96M $154,054,481 4.75B
Usual USD

100. Usual USD

$0.99836300 0.04% $554.64M $2,735,667 555.60M
Updated: 08 October 2025

Best ERC20 Tokens To Invest In 2025

Holding ERC20 tokens comes with plenty of perks. For starters, they’re versatile, powering everything from gaming and NFTs to DeFi and the metaverse. They also have strong potential for high returns, backed by the support of the Ethereum community.

With over millions ERC20 tokens out there, not all are worth your time. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the best ERC20 tokens with the most potential, based on factors like market capitalization, community backing, and user activity. All ERC20 tokens on this list are within the top cryptocurrencies by market cap.

UNISWAP

Uniswap: Best ERC20 Token Powering Decentralized Trading

Uniswap is one of the best ERC20 tokens, leading the way in decentralized exchanges on the Ethereum ecosystem. Uniswap uses smart contracts to allow users trade tokens directly, eliminating the need for middlemen.

Why’s Uniswap one of top ERC20 tokens to invest in? With over $1.5 billion in trading volume, and $3 billion in TVL, Uniswap boasts strong liquidity, making it the go-to platform for ERC20 token trading.

The Uni token plays a huge role within the project, serving as a governance token. 

chainlink

Chainlink:ERC20 Token Linking Real-World Data And Blockchain

Chainlink is no doubt one of the top ERC20 tokens, thanks to its ability to connect smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain with real-world data. This feature unlocks lots of use cases, especially for decentralized apps within the Ethereum network. Over the past year, Chainlink has seen a remarkable growth of over 11000%, since it was introduced to the crypto market in 2021. This shows shows increased adoption and demand for its services and strong market presence. 

Chainlink’s strong market cap and active development from the Ethereum developer community are two reasons to bet on its long-term growth. Additionally, Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is a game-changing feature. It enables smooth data sharing across different blockchains. This adds to the utility of the $LINK coin. We are no doubt in the data era, meaning there’ll be increased demand for reliable data feeds and interoperability, adding to Chainlink’s long-term appeal. 

aave

Aave: Top ERC20 Token Powering Decentralized Lending

Aave is a standout ERC20 token, primarily due to its unique approach to ensuring decentralized lending and borrowing on the Ethereum network. Aave uses features such as its flash loans and varying interest rates to enable users optimize their crypto. Aave has a strong market cap of over $2.5 billion and TVL of around $8 billion , highlighting its role as a popular DeFi platform. During the last bull market, Aave hit an all time high of $666.86.

Although Aave’s value has dropped by over 70%, there are signs that point to a comeback. Aave has surged by over 80% since last year. With DeFi activities expected to intensify this bull run, Aave could easily get back to its best. 

Polygon-(MATIC)

Polygon: Leading Scaling Solution On Ethereum Ecosystem

Polygon is one of the best ERC20 tokens, known for being one of the best Ethereum scaling solutions. Polygon’s potential lies in its ability to improve Ethereum’s scalability, security and usability. Polygon also has a strong developer community and adoption rate. Check this out; over 2,500 applications use Polygon, including gaming platforms, NFT marketplaces, and DeFi protocols. Polygon has also partnered with the likes of Robinhood, Meta, and Stripe. These partnerships are significant, as they showcase Polygon’s credibility as a project. 

Furthermore, Polygon’s thriving ecosystem adds to its long-term potential. Top DeFi and NFT projects like Kyberswap, Quickswap, 1Inch, Lens Protocol, Uniswap V3, Galxe, and OpenSea all operate on the Polygon network, boosting its utility and adoption. Polygon ranks 3rd in total DApps across all blockchains, just behind Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum. As the bull market heats up, these projects could drive increased activity on the network, which is great for the POL token. POL is used for governance, security and transactions, and its value is closely linked with Polygon’s growing ecosystem. 

Mantra: DeFi Project With Focus On Community-Driven Governance

Next up, Mantra ($OM) is a standout ERC20 token, recording over 2500% growth since it started trading in  2023. Mantra has shown crazy potential.  Mantra operates in the Real World Assets (RWA) sector and they currently lead the pack with their market cap of over $500 million. Mantra’s strong performance makes it a popular choice for people seeking to invest in an ERC20 token with potential for high returns. 

What’s behind Mantra’s impressive performance? First, RWA is the trending narrative of this bull run and Mantra has secured its position as a leader in that market. Mantra is a layer 1 platform that tokenizes real-world assets. It focuses largely on institutions and traders. Mantra is also regulatory compliant, providing traders with a sense of safety. 

Maker

Maker: The Backbone Of Defi Stability On Ethereum Network

Maker is one of the top DeFi protocols for 2025, transforming how people interact with digital assets. Maker has also shown crazy potential as an ERC20 project. Maker has a market cap of over $1 Billion, but its biggest appeal lies in its role within the DeFi space. Maker helps users lend, borrow and earn interest without needing middlemen. Its governance token, MKR, allows holders to participate in the protocol’s decision making process, making it a community-driven project.

Furthermore, Maker’s partnership with DeFi projects like Compound and Uniswap gives it a robust ecosystem. As a result, Maker has a TVL of over $6 billion. 

Mantle

Mantle: Providing Scaling For Next-Gen Decentralized Applications

Mantle ($MNT) is one of the top ERC20 tokens, providing access to quality infrastructure. Mantle has recorded over 130%% growth since it launched in 2023. Despite being a newer layer 2, Mantle already ranks within the top 50 cryptocurrencies by market cap. What’s behind Mantle’s fast climb to the top? First, Mantle leverages roll-up technology to provide fast and cheap transactions. In addition, Mantle also has a growing ecosystem of over 50 Dapps, pushing its market cap higher. It also has strong partnerships and collaborations with projects like Polygon, Ankr, Compound, showcasing its credibility in the industry. 

Simply put, Mantle’s focus on dApps is its biggest strength, attracting a growing number of projects to its ecosystem. Does Mantle have growth potential? Certainly! With more developers turning to Layer 2 solutions, Mantle is positioned to capture significant market share in this space. Its rising market capitalization reflects this growing confidence, making it one of the best ERC20 tokens for those looking to invest in scalable solutions for smart contracts and dApps.

Injective Protocol: Enabling Fast, Decentralized Derivatives Trading

Injective Protocol ($INJ) has cemented its spot as one of the top ERC20 tokens to watch out for in 2025, delivering an impressive growth of over 1400% since its launch . Backed by prominent investors like Mark Cuban, Binance, and Pantera Capital, Injective has emerged as one of the top DeFi projects. The site offers a finance-focused blockchain optimized for advanced DeFi applications, including on-chain trading, lending, and prediction markets. 

Injective’s strength is the low cost of transactions, priced at just $0.0003  This makes it significantly cheaper than other blockchains like Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana, making it highly efficient for users. Check this out; Injective has already recorded over 1 billion on-chain transactions, showcasing its popularity in in the cryptocurrency space. Injective also leverages CosmWasm for enhanced cross-chain interoperability. This way, it easily accesses assets on other chains. 

What truly sets Injective apart is its MEV-resistant decentralized order book, which protects users from miner extractable value exploitation. Injective’s focus on DeFi and interoperability makes it an ERC20 token to hold for those interested in innovation and long-term growth. 

Lido-Liquid-staking-logo

Lido DAO: Top Token For DeFi Lovers On Ethereum Blockchain

With a massive TVL of over $23 billion, Lido DAO ($LDO) is one of the top projects on our ERC20 tokens list. At its peak, the LDO token traded at $18.62, though it currently sits around $0.8, largely due to the market downturn. However, with signs of recovery in the market, Lido’s current price presents an attractive entry point for investors.

Its high TVL of over $ 16 billion demonstrates the platform’s strength and stability, even during challenging times. Lido continues to offer solid rewards, providing up to a range of  3-5%3 APR. This appeals to users looking for reliable staking returns. As DeFi activity picks up, Lido’s role will likely grow, reinforcing its potential for long-term growth.

Render

Render Network: Making It Easy To Rent Out Unused GPU

Render ($RENDER) is one of the projects riding on the AI crypto wave. Hoever, the project price has dropped by around 41.93% in the last year, due to market downturn. However,  we can expect those figures to double once the bull market fully kicks off. Why? Render has a strong top position within the AI narrative, currently ranked 4th in terms of market cap. Secondly, Render has strong fundamentals. They provide a marketplace where people can rent out their unused GPU models. Render’s services are in high demand, thanks to increased need for 3D graphics and virtual reality content. 

Render is also getting noticed outside and within crypto. They’ve partnered with major players within the tech and entertainment industries. Some of their partners include Nvidia, Facebook, Stanford University and others. If you are looking for an ERC20 token within a trending narrative, $RENDER is a smart choice. Their focus on AI and GPU keeps them at the centre of the action in the coming bull market. 

Conclusion 

ERC20 tokens offer a blend of security, scalability and variety, making them a smart investment option. We’ve listed some of the best ERC20 tokens. These tokens cut across several parts of the crypto industry, including gaming, NFTs, AI, and DeFi. Investing in ERC20 tokens is a good way to tap into the future of crypto and also diversify your portfolio. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best ERC20 token?

This depends on  your investment needs, and areas of interest. However, projects with top market capitalization include Uniswap, Aave, Chainlink. Their market cap highlights their popularity and stability. 

2. What is the best ERC 20 wallet?

MetaMask and TrustWallet are two of the most popular wallets for ERC20 tokens. These wallets offer strong security measures and enable users to easily interact with the Ethereum network. 

3.  What tokens are ERC20?

ERC20 tokens are built on the Ethereum blockchain and comply with specific standards. Some of the popular ERC20 tokens include LINK, AAVE, UNI, MNT, and RENDER. Each of these tokens support specific functions such as lending, governance, etc. 

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