Despite Ripple's XRP being ahead in market capitalization, Dogecoin (DOGE) has a strong chance of flipping it this year. With a current market capitalization of $19.8 billion and a trading price of $0.145, DOGE has several factors working in its favor. Here are seven reasons why DOGE could surpass XRP's market cap:

1. Elon Musk's Endorsement: Elon Musk's support for DOGE has been a significant boost, with a single tweet from him causing a 4,600% gain in five years.

2. Large Holder Inflows: DOGE saw a 582% surge in large holder inflows on May 4, a bullish sign for the asset.

3. Tesla Accepts DOGE Payments: Tesla's acceptance of DOGE for car payments has given the currency a significant boost, with a 21% surge in price.

4. Meme Power: DOGE's memes have enormous power on the internet, giving it an edge over XRP.

5. Teamwork and Clout: DOGE's peers, including other meme coins, have delivered significant gains, making it a popular choice.

6. Proof of Work Power: DOGE's proof-of-work consensus mechanism has staying power, even during periods of loss.

7. Fed Rate Cuts: Expected Fed rate cuts later this year could push prices up and increase demand for inflation shelters like DOGE.

While there are no guarantees in the market, these factors could contribute to DOGE's growth and potentially flip XRP's market cap.