The video identifies the top five altcoins, Zcash, Dash, Horizen, Solana and Aave. Zcash has risen 500% over the past year due to Grayscale. Dash is emphasized for facilitating money transfers instantly and transparently. Solana is one of the favorite projects, with a prediction for a decent comeback. Aave's V4 protocol upgrade is coming soon. Target and fail prices are inferred based on observed trends and expectations. Solana’s high of $137 million market cap, before a peak of $1.52 billion, suggests the team knows how to manage the project. The video provides a high-level overview based on market sentiments and upcoming upgrades.