Got $4,000? Which Is the Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Right Now: Dogecoin vs. Solana?

2026-02-23 11:55:00 ET

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) both had their time in the sun during the now-mythical 2021 crypto bull market. But both coins have since struggled to surpass their former glory, and their performance over the last 12 months has been quite similar -- and quite poor; Dogecoin is down by 61%, and Solana is down by 52%.

So if you're looking to allocate a large investment of $4,000, which of these two is the better buy? There's a right answer here even if it goes against what your gut might say.

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