As the altcoin rotation picks up speed in 2025, a new debate is heating up among investors: Can Algorand (ALGO) flip Stellar (XLM) this year?
Maybe it’s not as crazy as it sounds.
Right now, Algorand’s market cap sits at $2.05 billion, while Stellar is much further ahead at $13.43 billion. Price-wise, ALGO trades at $0.2373, and XLM at $0.4330. On paper, Stellar still leads by a wide margin.
Community Strength Is There… But the Price Action Tells a Clear Story
ALGO and XLM have loyal communities and have been active in pushing real-world adoption, especially in payments, tokenized assets, and identity.
But when it comes to price action, Stellar has outperformed over the past 12 months.
On the yearly timeframe, XLM price is up over 330%, while ALGO is up a more modest 66.7%. That kind of gap makes a flip seem far away, and from a purely market-cap perspective, it is. But ALGO has quietly been laying foundations that could close that gap faster than people expect.
One major turning point came when Tether (USDT) exited Algorand, effective September 1, 2025. That move barely made a dent. Why? Because USDT was never dominant on ALGO in the first place, only $841,600 worth circulated on the chain, compared to over $73 million in USDC, according to Cointribune.
The Algorand Foundation responded by emphasizing USDC’s strength and pointing to ongoing stablecoin growth. At the same time, new institutional partnerships like the one with Midas for tokenized assets, along with ISO 20022 compliance, helped counter the negative headlines.
Algorand is now a part of the conversation: Algorand Foundation joined the @BlockchainAssn @_JennieLevin joined the Advisory Council of the Digital Economy Initiative @luthermaday became CEO of @StablecoinStnd Along with the passing of the Genius Act in the USA,…
— Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) July 10, 2025
So… Can ALGO Flip XLM in 2025?
We asked GPT to break down the numbers and market behavior, and give a prediction based on historical cycles, current narratives, and investor sentiment.
Here’s what it said:
“Considering current growth rates, ecosystem momentum, and structural market advantages, there is a 12% to 15% probability that Algorand price will surpass Stellar in market capitalization during 2025. The gap is significant, but not impossible to close, especially during a major altcoin rally.”
So, a 12–15% chance. Not a flip-your-portfolio level of confidence, but enough to keep Algorand on your radar.
However, here’s why ALGO price might rise:
Algorand has a leaner market cap, which means it’s easier to move.
It’s building under the radar, with less hype but more institutional alignment.
If XLM price slows down or consolidates, ALGO could catch up with just one or two big news cycles.
Right now, Stellar is winning the race. But Algorand’s foundations, especially around tokenized finance, compliance, and developer incentives, might be exactly what fuels its next breakout.
Keep your eyes on this one.
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