based on materials from the site - By Coindoo.com
Over the past three months, BTC has risen by almost 14%, while ETH has increased by more than 80%, whereas DOT has fallen by almost 12%. Despite these low results, analysts argue that the Web3-focused network may be undervalued ahead of 2026.
Coinbase recently noted that in the next quarter, traders may switch to altcoins, which could provide a tailwind for Polkadot. However, long-term prospects are based on the unique role of the network in Web3.
Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood first introduced the term 'Web3' ten years ago, but the ecosystem has only recently begun to gain traction. Applications like the Brave browser, Uniswap, and FIFA Rivals are already utilizing Polkadot's infrastructure. Given that the U.S. government is now providing stronger support for digital assets, wider adoption of decentralized applications could increase demand for DOT.
Performance Advantage
Polkadot's speed also sets it apart from competitors. Tests have shown that its network can handle more than 600,000 transactions per second, significantly surpassing Solana's 65,000 transactions per second and Ethereum's 120 transactions per second. Although the actual volume of usage is still low, this performance positions Polkadot well as Web3 traffic increases.
Major updates being implemented this year as part of 'Polkadot 2.0' promise even greater scalability, more efficient computing power, and a more powerful development environment. These improvements are aimed at supporting global adoption and could be a turning point for the ecosystem.
DOT Price Scenarios in 2025–2026
Optimistic scenario: If the adoption of Web3 accelerates and Polkadot 2.0 meets expectations, DOT could return to its historical high of around $55 and potentially test the $70–$80 range by the end of 2026. A surge in institutional interest in altcoins following the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF boom could further boost growth.
Baseline scenario: With steady but gradual growth of Web3 and moderate tokenization adoption, DOT could return to the $25–$35 range in 2025–2026. This scenario assumes ongoing developer activity and improvements in network efficiency, but without a full-scale breakthrough. Bearish scenario: If adoption slows down, competition from Solana, Avalanche, or new market entrants intensifies, and regulatory uncertainty constrains growth, DOT could remain in the $5 to $10 range, showing no significant growth despite the overall strength of the market.
Outlook
Currently, Polkadot lags behind its larger competitors, but thanks to the expansion of Web3, unmatched network speed, and upcoming technical improvements, DOT could be poised for a rebound. Investors who see the token as undervalued today may find themselves in a favorable position if its adoption continues to grow by 2026.
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