As Q4 2025 approaches, investors are reassessing which cryptocurrencies can deliver the strongest returns in the next leg of the market cycle. Dogecoin (DOGE), trading around $0.21–$0.22, remains a cultural phenomenon but has struggled to reclaim its past highs. Avalanche (AVAX), priced near $24, continues to build as a smart contract platform but faces stiff competition from other Layer-1 ecosystems. Against this backdrop, analysts are pointing to a different contender:
