In this article, we will look at the 10 Best Cryptocurrency Stocks to Buy Right Now.

When Kevin Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on April 21 for his confirmation hearing as the next Federal Reserve chair, Senator Cynthia Lummis asked him whether digital assets should be incorporated into the US financial industry. Warsh unambiguously responded that crypto is “already part of the fabric of our financial-services industry in the United States, yes.” If anything, the remark from a man nominated to lead the world’s most powerful central bank signaled that the US may be entering one of its most hospitable eras for cryptocurrency.

The interesting bit about Warsh’s stance is that it is shared by the White House. President Trump, who has positioned himself as the most crypto-friendly president in US history, made that stance clear at a crypto luncheon on April 25. “The crypto industry was created in America,” Trump said. “Its growth has been led by America, and its future will be made in America and other countries.” In fact, the administration has already taken steps to give teeth to that vision, including the passage of the GENIUS Act on stablecoins and a measurable shift in how the SEC engages with the industry.

Over there on Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange seems to have drawn the same conclusion as Trump and Warsh. An April 16 report by the Wall Street Journal revealed that the NYSE has quietly repositioned itself as an unlikely digital-assets powerhouse. Its parent company invested roughly $200 million in crypto exchange OKX in March and committed up to $2 billion in blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, the Journal said.

Less than a month ago, on March 26, the WSJ carried another story of how companies have plans in motion to start accepting crypto-backed mortgages. The goal, the Journal reported, is to tap into demand from potential home buyers who don’t want to use their cash savings for a down payment and don’t want to sell their crypto investments. The publication quoted Josip Rupena, CEO of a Miami-based fintech company with major interests in crypto-backed mortgages, who said: “As digital assets become more mainstream, financing products that integrate crypto into real-world use cases will continue to gain traction.”

With that background, this article identifies 10 cryptocurrency stocks that investors may want to consider right now.

Our Methodology

To select our 10 best cryptocurrency stocks to buy right now, we used the Finviz stock screener and scanned financial media reports to identify companies with significant exposure to cryptocurrencies. We ended up with dozens of stocks and applied additional filters to pick out the best. We looked for stocks with at least 20% upside potential as of April 26 and that are favored by hedge funds. The hedge fund data was sourced from Insider Monkey’s database as of Q4 2025. Finally, we ranked the stocks based on their price upside potential.

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Best Cryptocurrency Stocks to Buy Right Now

10. Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ)

Stock Upside Potential: 20.15%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 63

Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) is among the best cryptocurrency stocks to buy right now. On April 22, BofA Securities boosted its price target on Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) to $100 from $88 and reaffirmed its Buy rating on the stock. The firm based its decision on improving visibility into Block’s durable growth and operating leverage.

On growth outlook, BofA Securities said Block is at an inflection point. It pointed to increased monetization of transaction flows through a mix of strategies, including interchange and short-time financing yield.

On operating leverage, the firm pointed to AI-driven efficiency gains following recent workforce reductions. Block decided to slash 40% of its workforce as it expands its use of intelligence tools, as it seeks to become faster and more nimble in its operations.

BofA Securities noted that Block’s efficiency measures bolster confidence in the sustainability of the company’s 2026 guidance. Following a strong 2025, Block provided an upbeat outlook for 2026. The company expects to post a gross profit of $12.2 billion in 2026, reflecting an 18% increase over the prior year. It anticipates adjusted EPS of $3.66 in 2026, reflecting a 54% increase over the prior year’s figure.

In addition to pursuing AI-driven efficiency, Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) is extending its reach and expanding offerings. On April 22, the company announced an expanded partnership with Uber to bring its Cash App Pay service to Uber riders and Uber Eats users in more countries.

And on April 22, Block announced the launch of a special Cash App account for kids under 13 years. When kids turn 13, they can start trading Bitcoin on the Cash App platform with parental control. Block founder and CEO Jack Dorsey also said in an interview with Wired published on March 6 that the company would start supporting stablecoin transactions.

Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ), founded in 2009 by Jack Dorsey, is an American financial services company. It offers point-of-sale systems and credit solutions to merchants through its Square subsidiary. It offers peer-to-peer payment, banking, and Bitcoin trading through its Cash App platform.

9. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN)

Stock Upside Potential: 29.78%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 64

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) is among the best cryptocurrency stocks to buy right now. On April 21, Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) shares to $250 from $221 and reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm based its action on Coinbase’s product outlook.

Cantor Fitzgerald expects Coinbase management’s Q1 2026 commentary to focus heavily on future demand trends and product roadmap. On the product outlook, the firm noted that Coinbase’s prediction markets business, which launched this year, has continued to attract strong interest.

The prediction market is particularly a bright spot for companies like Coinbase. According to the investment firm Bernstein, the prediction market size is poised to expand by 370% compared to last year to reach a record of $240 billion in trading volume in 2026. The firm projects the market to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 80% over the next few years to hit $1 trillion by 2030. Bernstein analysts expect increased regulatory clarity to boost the potential of the prediction market.

Cantor Fitzgerald says that investors will be looking for updates on the regulatory landscape at Coinbase’s Q1 earnings call scheduled for May 7.

Beyond prediction markets, Coinbase is expanding its lending business. On April 20, the company announced the launch of its crypto-backed loan service in the UK. This service allows users to take out loans against their crypto assets, such as Bitcoin, as collateral. Coinbase’s crypto-backed lending service launched in the US in January 2025.

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) operates the largest crypto exchange in the US. It also serves global customers. The Coinbase platform allows users to buy, sell, store, and manage a wide variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.