XRP and Solana Battle for Top Spot in Crypto Market
Bitcoin is near $110,000, and investors are shifting focus to altcoins like XRP and solana. These two are now competing for dominance in both retail and institutional portfolios.
Legendary trader Peter Brandt sparked a debate by asking followers to choose between XRP and Solana for a $100,000 investment. The discussion is ongoing, with both altcoins showing strong price trends.
XRP has a market cap of $135.65 billion, while Solana’s is $91.66 billion. Both are in the top 10 cryptos by market cap. XRP’s re-listing on major exchanges after the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit helped its return to the top five.
Ethereum’s slowdown and complexity led to the rise of Solana and Layer 2 chains. Solana’s dexes and meme coin launchpads boosted its TVL, making it a strong Ethereum competitor.
While XRP focuses on transactions and real-world utility, Solana supports smart contracts and meme coin launches. The key difference lies in Ripple’s plans for XRP and the Solana foundation’s roadmap for SOL.
Catalysts for XRP include the end of the SEC-Ripple lawsuit, progress on the WisdomTree XRP Spot ETF, and Dubai’s real estate tokenization platform using the XRP Ledger.
Solana’s gains are driven by the launch of meme coin launchpad Pump.fun, the Trumps’ meme tokens, and a shift in Solana’s strategy towards crypto policy influence.
U.S. Crypto Regulation and Price Forecast for XRP and Solana
On May 26, 2025, the 2025 conference Day 2 featured a discussion on U.S.crypto regulation. Senator Bill Hagerty,Senator Rick Scott,and Representative French Hill joined Solana Institute’s Kristin Smith. They highlighted Solana’s role in shaping policy.
XRP’s price surged to $2.65 in
