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Signs Are Growing That Crypto's Altseason Is Right Around the Corner. Here's the 1 Altcoin I'm Buying Right Now.

With the end of the bear market, investors are already looking forward to the next big run-up in altcoins.

Crypto enthusiasts are buzzing about the potential arrival of an 'altseason,' a period typically lasting weeks to months where altcoin prices surge dramatically. Ethereum and Solana led the charge from July to October, outperforming Bitcoin during this time. However, predicting an altseason isn't always accurate. Despite this uncertainty, The author plans to invest in NEAR Protocol (NEAR), a blockchain-based platform facilitating seamless cross-chain token swaps.

NEAR's Q3 2026 revenue stood at $14.4 million, a substantial increase from $1.4 million in the previous year, and has been utilized for buybacks amounting to $3.1 million in Q3, which is double the Q2 amount. Given NEAR's innovative approach and financial performance, the author believes it's a solid choice, regardless of whether an altseason unfolds.

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