Base, the biggest layer-2 network, is doing well, and it has seen it overtake popular chains in terms of total value locked (TVL) and projects in the network. It has a TVL of over $3.7 billion and its protocols are handling billions of dollars in volume each week. So, here are some of the best Base crypto to buy and hold in 2025.
Brett (BRETT)
Brett has emerged as the biggest meme coin in the Base layer-2 network with a market cap of over $1.3 billion and thousands of holders. It has also performed well, surging by almost 500% from its lowest level in 2024.
Brett is a good Base crypto to buy because of its strong technicals. On the daily chart below, the coin has formed a falling wedge chart pattern and has already started moving above its upper side. A falling wedge is usually a reversal sign that leads to more gains over time.
Most importantly, this wedge is part of the handle section of the C&H pattern, another sign of a bullish continuation. Therefore, there are odds that the Brett price will keep soaring, with the initial target being at $0.1956, the upper side of the cup.
More gains above that level could see it jump to $0.32. This price is estimated by measuring the depth of the cup and using the same measurements from its upper side.
Aerodrome Finance (AERO)
Aerodrome Finance is another Base crypto to buy and hold. It is a large decentralized exchange (DEX) in the Base network that handles billions of dollars each week. According to DeFi Llama, it has a TVL of over $1.37 billion.
It has handled over $108 billion since its inception, a figure that is growing each month. As shown below, its monthly volume in December surged to a record high of $29 billion.
The Aerodrome token has strong technicals as well. Like Brett, it has formed a cup and handle pattern, with the ongoing pullback being part of its handle. It has also found substantial support at the 100-day moving average. Therefore, the AERO price will likely bounce back and retest the upper side of the cup.
Morpho (MORPHO)
Morpho, which we have covered here and here, is another best Base crypto to buy in 2025. It is an AAVE rival that makes it possible for investors to deposit cash and earn returns. Users can also borrow funds. Morpho has grown rapidly, with its Base version having over $360 million in assets.
The 4H chart shows that the Morpho token price has formed an ascending channel and constantly remained above the 50-period moving average. This MA has provided substantial support in the past few weeks.
The main short-term risk is that Morpho has formed a small double-top pattern at $3.7272 and whose neckline is $3.20. Therefore, the token may drop soon, possibly retesting the channel’s lower side. In the long term, the odds are that it will do well and possibly get to the psychological point at $5.
Akuma Inu (AKUMA)
Based Pepe is a leading meme coin in the Base ecosystem that may continue doing well in the next few months. It has surged by over 105% in the last seven days, bringing its market cap to over $241 million. Akuma Inu’s main catalyst is that it will likely get listed by mainstream exchanges since it is now only available in DEX protocols like Uniswap and Sushiswap.
Other best Base L2 crypto to buy in 2025
The other notable Base tokens to buy are Moonwell, a rival to Morpho, and meme coins like Ski Mask Dog (SKI), Degen (DEGEN), Toshi, and Keyboard Cat. Altogether, Base meme coins are seeing strong growth and have accumulated over $2.6 billion in market cap. Over time, this valuation may rise to over $20 billion as Base becomes more popular.
