Penny stocks tend to be volatile, illiquid and (in many cases) poor companies with limited financial standing and worse long-term outlooks. But that isnt always the case, especially with penny stocks on the rise.

Penny stocks saw per-share pricing drop further than expected in 2023, with ETFs like the iShares Micro-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IWC) dropping 2% compared to the wider markets respectable 7% return since Jan. 1. That may be changing, though, as rate cut prospects, combined with the worst in class penny stocks being squeezed, combine to make todays remaining micro-cap top contenders in their category.

The best part about penny stock investing is that you can diversify holdings across a range of sectors, geographies, business types, and more creating a bespoke, customized portfolio best suited to your unique needs. Here are a few of the top penny stocks on the rise you may want to consider today.

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Starting from the cryptocurrency side of penny stocks on the rise, Bit Digital (NASDAQ:BTBT) is a Bitcoin (BTC-USD) mining stock priced far cheaper than well-known alternatives like Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT). The companys mining units number in the tens of thousands, and to date, theyve mined more than 6,600 Bitcoins (worth more than $430 million at todays pricing). Thats a drop in the bucket compared to mega-miners like Riot, which has mined about the same amount in 2023 alone. To offset the disparity, Bit Digital is also diversifying sales streams by leaning into AI-centric infrastructure.

Bit Digital AI is Bit Digitals new business line, which provides[s] specialized infrastructure to support generative artificial intelligence workstreams.

In other words, Bit Digital is deploying a suite of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) units in a high-end data center to help smaller companies access greater artificial intelligence utility by offering multiple computing power access points.

To me, this is the future of digital crypto mining: whether due to regulation or cost-prohibitiveness, as mining becomes pricier, these companies will increasingly use their vast computing power to solve peripheral problems. And Bit Digital is a penny stock leading the charge into the emerging paradigm.

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Destination XL Group (NASDAQ:DXLG) stands out among penny stocks as a longstanding retailer with a proven business model and operational success. The company specializes in big and tall mens clothing and has experienced a slight sales slump throughout 2023. However, its not enough to justify its current valuation.

Recently, Destination XL posted fourth-quarter and end-of-year results with adjusted earnings of 10 cents per share for the quarter and 50 cents for the year. Although these figures marked a 16% and 20% drop, respectively, from the previous year, the companys 10.7% EBITDA margin remains impressive. Despite this, Wall Street reacted negatively, sending shares down about 10% post-earnings.

This dip has brought the stock to a very appealing 6x price-to-earnings ratio and a share price of just 0.42x sales. Moreover, the companys effective cash management has allowed it to remain debt-free and maintain high buyback levels. With a total yield of 12.52%, Destination XL Group is a compelling penny stock on the rise.

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Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAAC) ranks among the top penny stocks on the rise this year, despite a sluggish lithium market. However, trends could reverse in 2024, potentially catapulting this Argentinian-focused mining stock. Demand for lithium, driven largely by batteries and renewable energy transitions, is expected to surge more than 30% annually through 2030.

Like other lithium producers, Lithium Americas encountered slow demand and a significant oversupply in 2023, which depressed spot prices. But demand is accelerating, and some analysts predict an imminent undersupply, likely pushing spot prices upward and benefiting Lithium Americas.

More importantly, Argentinias new president, Javier Milei, is sparking bullish sentiment about the lithium-rich regions mining potential, as he wants to reduce hurdles for mining operations and recently spoke to Elon Musk about the issue (lithium, of course, being a critical component in EV production).

With the stock trading below its book value and at a lower price-to-forward earnings ratio than in recent years, Lithium Americas is a unique commodity penny stock set to surge as markets realign.

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Desktop Metal (NYSE:DM) is a surging penny stock. The 3D-printing stock climbed over 15% since Jan. 1. Despite trading below previous highs, the penny stock is poised to broaden its market reach by targeting new audience segments with substantial growth potential.

Desktop Metals healthcare-focused subsidiary, Desktop Health, has rolled out an expansive initiative called ScanUp aimed at dental professionals. This move capitalizes on the fact that half of the dentists in the United States have not yet adopted intraoral scanning, representing a significant untapped market, as noted in a company press release. The ScanUp platform requires a 36-month commitment and promises to generate more predictable, recurring revenue for the small-cap 3D-printing penny stock.

Closing out 2023, Desktop Metal notably reduced its net loss to $323.4 million from $740.3 million the previous year. Although it is still on the path to profitability, Desktop Metal presents a high-risk but potentially high-reward penny stock investment opportunity within the expanding 3D-printing sector.

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A few weeks ago, I briefly examined The Metals Company (NASDAQ:TMC) from a legislation perspective, theorizing that GreenTech initiatives might benefit the deep-sea metals mining firm. However, renewed Federal interest in sourcing essential metals and minerals from the ocean is not the only factor buoying this penny stock.

The company recently added Steve Jurvetson as Vice Chairman and special advisor to the CEO. Jurvetsons track record includes early investments and board roles at SpaceX, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Planet Labs (NYSE:PL), among others. Although relying solely on one individual to turn a company around is risky, Jurvetsons experience nurturing small, speculative companies could significantly impact this deep-sea mining penny stock.

A current concern for The Metals Company is its burn ratedeep-sea mining exploration is expensive and slow to yield results. The company currently has enough cash and credit to sustain its operations for approximately another year. However, with Jurvetsons appointment, expect strategic investment opportunities to surface soon, as he may begin leveraging his Silicon Valley connections for potential capital influx.

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Enovix Corporation (NASDAQ:ENVX), an energy-centric penny stock, is leading the charge in cutting-edge battery technology. Unlike prominent battery producers like Tesla, which shifted their lithium-ion batteries away from rare earth materials while maintaining the basic battery structure, Enovix is revolutionizing the entire concept.

The company produces 3D silicone lithium-ion batteries, which are inherently more scalable and suitable for high-capacity applications such as smartphones and tech wearables. Enovix demonstrated this capability with two significant achievements recently. First, the company obtained FDA approval to include its batteries in vital sign monitors, such as blood pressure and heart rate monitors. Soon after, Enovix secured a major contract with the US Army to supply batteries for next-generation military wearables, thus integrating 21st-century technology into soldiers toolkits.

Although still focused on R&D, Enovixs recent victories suggest a rapid acceleration as the company begins marketing its innovative batteries.

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Finally, on the cannabis stock side of the penny stocks spectrum, Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) is a leading competitor thanks partly to German legalization efforts opening new global market opportunities for cannabis stocks. The stock surged 26% in just a few days, a spike that rapidly reverted to early 2024 per-share pricing after the hype slowed.

Looking at broader sector-specific trends, the outlook strengthens further. U.S. legislators continue to advocate for rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, though full legalization remains off the table for now. Even a slight federal relaxation of cannabis regulations could trigger a broad increase in cannabis stock prices. In the meantime, Tilray has a unique advantage that buffers against potential setbacks.

Owning 5% of the national craft beer market provides Tilray with a critical lifeline while awaiting U.S. legalization and enhances profitability in regions where cannabis is legal despite thin profit margins. Additionally, Tilrays acquisition of Anheuser-Buschs (NYSE:BUD) craft beer division included valuable marketing, distribution, and compliance expertiseassets that will distinctly benefit Tilray as legal environments evolve.

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Over the past 24 hours, Pepe's (CRYPTO: PEPE) price has fallen 7.25% to $0.0000070. This is opposite to its positive trend over the past week where it has experienced a 5.0% gain, moving from $0.0000068 to its current price.

The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Pepe over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.

The trading volume for the coin has fallen 38.0% over the past week which is opposite, directionally, with the overall circulating supply of the coin, which has increased 0.28%. This brings the circulating supply to 420.69 trillion, which makes up an estimated 100.0% of its max supply of 420.69 trillion. According to our data, the current market cap ranking for PEPE is #41 at $2.95 billion.

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Bipartisan congressional lawmakers from the House and Senate are discussing the possibility of combining cyptocurrency regulation legislation with a marijuana banking bill.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) raised the topic with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-CA) and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) on Thursday, a source familiar with the conversation confirmed with Marijuana Moment.

The legislation has yet to be finalized, but the prospect of merging the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act with the stablecoin measure comes amid heightened expectations about the Senate moving the cannabis bill as a standalone, months after it cleared committee.

Politico reported that the package under consideration could potentially be attached to a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that needs to pass before May 10.

Schumer recently reiterated his intent to pass legislation to safeguard cannabis banking as part of a busy agenda that he hopes to achieve in the weeks and months ahead, though he again stressed the need for bipartisan cooperation.

He also recently asked people toshow their support for the SAFER Banking Act by signing a petitionas he steps up his push for the legislation. A poll released last month by the American Bankers Association (ABA) shows that roughly three out of five Americanssupport allowing marijuana industry access to the banking system.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said last week that that if Republicans want to keep the House, they should pass the marijuana banking bill, arguing that there are votes to approve it.

Schumer told Marijuana Moment last month thatthe bill remains a very high priority for the Senate, and members are having very productive bicameral talks to reach a final agreement.

Marijuana Moment is tracking more than 1,400 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they dont miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) also said last month thatpassing the SAFER Banking Act off the floor is a high priority.However, he also recently said in a separate interview thatadvancing the legislation is complicated by current House dynamics.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) separately said during a recent American Bankers Association (ABA) summit that he wants to see the SAFER Banking Act move.

He said that, for whatever reason, the federal government has been slow to act on the incremental reform that he supports even though he doesnt identify as a marijuana guy.

One key factor thats kept the bill from the Senate floor is disagreement over mostly non-cannabis provisions dealing with broader banking regulations, primarily those contained in Section 10 of the legislation.

Bicameral negotiations have been ongoing, however, and recent reporting suggests that a final deal could be just over the horizon.

The Democratic Senate sponsor of the SAFER Banking Act, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), told Marijuana Moment last month that the legislation is gaining momentum as lawmakers work to bring it to the floor and pass it this year.

The office of the Republican SAFER Banking prime sponsor, Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), separately told Marijuana Moment that conversations have been productive and Senator Daines is working to get the bill across the finish line.

At the close of the first half of the 118th Congress in December, Schumer said in a floor speech that lawmakers would hit the ground running in 2024, aiming tobuild on bipartisan progress on several key issues, including marijuana banking reformthough he noted it wont be easy.

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The cryptocurrency market underwent a slight correction over the weekend, with the global market cap falling to $2.48 trillion. The correction could be due to high inflation numbers in the US and escalating global conflicts between Iran and Israel.

However, we may witness a market rebound, with Bitcoins (BTC) halving right around the corner. Lets look at three crypto assets to watch this week.

Bitcoin (BTC):

Bitcoin (BTC) is the current market leader, and other assets are following in its footsteps. BTC has fallen 6.2% in the weekly charts, and its price hovers just over $65k. However, BTC will undergo its next halving cycle later this month. Many consider halvings bullish as they reduce the supply of an asset. There is a possibility that BTC will rebound from its current slump and reclaim its all-time high of $73,737, which it attained in March of this year.

Also Read: Top 3 Cryptocurrencies That May Hit All-Time Highs In Q2 2024

Furthermore, if inflation in the US cools down, we may see a further price appreciation. The latest Iranian attack on Israel has further strained global economics. If the conflict comes to an end, the markets may recover faster.

Toncoin (TON):

While other assets faced a price correction, TON continued to rally. The cryptocurrency is up by 16.4% in the daily charts and nearly 31% in the weekly. TON has also overtaken Dogecoin (DOGE) as the 9th largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

Also Read: Top 3 US Stocks To Watch in April 2024

TONs latest rally could be due to positive ecosystem news. The asset may continue to surge over the next few weeks, especially given BTCs halving later this month.

dogwifhat (WIF):

WIF is another cryptocurrency that witnessed a massive rally in the last 24 hours. The popular memecoin is up by 14.3% in the daily charts and 20.2% over the previous month. However, the cryptocurrency is down by 17.8% in the weekly charts and over 30% in the 14 day charts.

According to CoinCodex, WIF will continue to rally over the next few weeks, hitting $5.48 on May 1, 2024.

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The current cryptocurrency domain is buzzing with excitement as the event of Bitcoin Halving nears hard and fast. The Halving frenzy is fueling investor sentiment, with traders betting big on which crypto token will benefit the most out of the sporadic fund spread.

Bitcoin Halving, an event intended to cut Bitcoin miners rewards in half is dubbed crucial in many ways. The event plays a pivotal role in keeping the Bitcoin rarity element in check, which in turn, keeps the allure and value of Bitcoin intact. Similarly, Halving events are often accompanied by modest price fluctuations that may trigger a fund transition from BTC to other crypto tokens.

Apart from leading altcoins, the meme tokens are also sitting in the queue, awaiting the influx to sweep them over in its wake. Here are our top three cryptocurrency meme tokens that may explode post-Bitcoin Halving.

The Solana-inspired meme coin DogWifHat is leading the latest crypto bull season by becoming investors favorite token to explore and interact with. The token has recently been listed by OKx, primarily due to its rising popularity and surge that has been driving its price to hit new price milestones.

Per Coincodex, post-Bitcoin Halving, investor sentiment could suddenly pivot to $WIF, driven by its robust meme coin structure and historic price data. $WIF has always projected an array of positive price spikes while encountering minor downswings and dips in its price. Per CoinCodex, WIF is expected to surge 239% post-May 12, trading at an all-time high of $9. This could mean investors can triple their profits if they continue to hold and explore WIF for a longer duration.

According to our current Dogwifhat price prediction, the price of Dogwifhat is predicted to rise by 231.55% and reach $9.93 by May 15, 2024. Per our technical indicators, the current sentiment is bearish, while the Fear & Greed Index is showing 74 (greed). Dogwifhat recorded 14/30 (47%) green days with 21.38% price volatility over the last 30 days.

The all-time investor favorite, Shiba Inu, has been basking in the positive price sentiment since its launch in August 2020. The token was one of the leading tokens to have amassed a fan base, rooting for its robust price surge and hike. With the event of Bitcoin halving on cards, the user sentiment towards Shiba Inu is now stronger than ever.

Per Coincodex, Shiba Inu may experience a massive fund injection, which could catapult its price to hit a new high. The platform predicts SHIB to surge by 227% and trade at $0.00007214 by May 15.

According to our current Shiba Inu price prediction, the price of Shiba Inu may rise by 227.07% and reach $0.00007214 by May 15, 2024. Per our technical indicators, the current sentiment is bearish, while the Fear & Greed Index is showing 74 (greed). Shiba Inu recorded 14/30 (47%) green days with 7.17% price volatility over the last 30 days.

The frog-inspired meme coin Pepe soon became a cult Web3 sensation in 2024. The token embraced the bullish cycle phase of the market, leading its price to document significant price hikes. The token is currently sitting at $0.000005551, up 1.68% in the last 24 hours.

Per CoinCodex, Pepe may surge past the usual price threshold post-Bitcoin halving. The platform expects Pepe to breach past 220% and trade at a new price milestone of $0.00001768.

Also Read: Cryptocurrency: Top 3 Coins To Buy for 5X Profit In April

The price of Pepe Coin is predicted to rise by 230.95% and reach $0.00001768 by May 15, 2024. Per our technical indicators, the current sentiment is bearish, while the Fear & Greed Index is showing 74 (greed). Pepe Coin recorded 14/30 (47%) green days with 9.81% price volatility over the last 30 days.

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