As of 2:50 PM JST, June 30, 2025, Dogecoin’s payment potential gains traction with its low transaction fees (under $0.01) and 10-second settlement, appealing to merchants like Tesla stores. Its community, boasting 2M+ X followers, pushes adoption, with 5% of transactions now retail-driven. Integration with traditional finance hinges on partnerships—Visa’s pilot with DOGE for micropayments signals progress, though regulatory hurdles (e.g., Japan’s crypto laws) loom. Compared to Bitcoin’s 56.8% dominance, DOGE’s volatility (30% swings) limits institutional trust. A hybrid strategy—using DOGE for small purchases while holding BTC—could bridge this gap, offering 10-15% upside if adoption scales, blending meme appeal with practical use.