Four Affordable Cryptocurrencies Under the Dollar Mark, Due for Potential Growth in Q4, 2025
MetaMask's integration has opened the doors for SEI, potentially connecting the platform to over 100 million potential users. This move could significantly expand SEI's reach in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency news space.
Stellar (XLM) continues to make waves, aiming to improve developer experience and network efficiency with its upcoming Protocol 23 (WHISK). The established player in cross-border payments is also working towards tokenizing $3 billion in real-world assets by late 2025, further expanding its real-world asset ecosystem. Institutional interest in Stellar is on the rise, with major partnerships involving IBM, MoneyGram, and Franklin Templeton.
Cronos (CRO) has seen significant gains this year, thanks in part to Trump Media Group's $6.4 billion treasury allocation. The altcoin is currently trading in the $0.23-$0.24 range, with projections as high as $1.54 if the $0.26 resistance is broken.
Sui, a new player in the cryptocurrency world, is expanding its user base through a growing memecoin market. Its ecosystem includes Walrus for decentralized data storage, Seal & Nautilus for security and privacy, and Sweet Player X1, a blockchain-integrated gaming console. Sui's DeFi adoption and stablecoin growth have contributed to its success, positioning itself as a multi-sector blockchain leader with accelerating adoption.
Athena Labs, issuer of the synthetic stablecoin USDE, has grown into the third-largest stablecoin project, with a market cap of $4.8 billion. ENA, the token of Athena Labs, is trading below its ATH of $1.52, with analysts predicting a breakout during the next bull market due to increasing cross-chain integration.
The Altcoin Season Index (ASI) is currently at 76, indicating an "alt season" for two consecutive days. Many analysts believe Altseason 2025 has already begun, with the Altcoin Market (TOTAL2) closing above its 2021 all-time high, signaling a new phase of capital rotation.
Lastly, the upcoming Giga upgrade for SEI aims to handle 200,000 transactions per second, enabling Web2-level transaction speed. SEI Network is evolving into a financial powerhouse, with TVL surging from $5 million in early 2024 to $567 million in 2025.
These developments highlight the ongoing growth and evolution of the cryptocurrency market, with new players emerging and existing ones making significant strides in improving their offerings and expanding their reach.
