XRP & Solana: How Crypto ETFs Could Send Prices Skyrocketing to Historic Highs

Crypto''s next bull run might not ride on Bitcoin''s back. Meet the altcoins primed for an ETF-fueled explosion.

XRP and Solana—two assets that dodged the 2024 regulatory gut punch—are now staring down Wall Street''s ultimate stamp of approval. The ETF effect isn''t theoretical anymore. We''ve seen what it did to Bitcoin. Now imagine that liquidity tsunami hitting tokens with actual utility.

The institutional floodgates are creaking open. BlackRock''s lawyers didn''t spend 18 months wrestling with the SEC just to stop at one crypto product. And let''s be real—after the ''Great Stablecoin Purge,'' fund managers are desperate for assets that won''t evaporate when a senator tweets.

Solana''s speed demon architecture could eat Ethereum''s lunch if ETF flows arrive. Meanwhile, XRP''s courtroom victory over the SEC turned it from pariah to poster child overnight. Neither needs a moonboy army when Vanguard clients start auto-buying every two weeks.

Of course, Wall Street will take its pound of flesh. Expect ''management fees'' that make credit card APRs look reasonable. But for once, the suits might actually push prices up instead of shorting them into oblivion.

Records aren''t just meant to be broken—they''re meant to be shattered. Grab your popcorn.

In Brief

• Solana reaches 7.4 billion dollars in open interest, signaling strong speculative appetite.
• XRP jumps 10% following its inclusion in the official Nasdaq crypto index.
• Volumes on Solana DEXes drastically drop, weakening a sustainable and solid rebound.
• Ryan Lee mentions an institutional surge towards XRP, driven by real payment use cases.

Solana: When Futures Brush the Peaks

Solana news: The SOL token has crossed a critical threshold. With, Solana hit its highest level in two years. This surge, linked to futures positions, reflects growing institutional interest. Yet, the signals are not all positive.

Indeed, theon Solana collapsed, compared to 29.2 billion a month ago. Despite this, speculation around a potential ETF boosts prospects. Bloomberg reports a possible green light from the U.S. regulator for SOL ETFs before the end of the year.

The data shows intense activity but a funding rate that remains neutral. In other words,to maintain their long positions. A sign that euphoria remains contained, for now.

XRP: A Surprise Rally Fueled by Indexes and ETF Hopes

, breaking significant technical resistances. This rare performance in a tense context was driven by major events. Firstly,. This detail is not trivial: it opens the door to increased legitimacy.

Secondly, Ripple introduced, and boasts 90% coverage of the forex market. A strategic growth lever, supported by a clear vision: to replace the SWIFT system with instant settlements.

Technically, a double bottom seems to have formed around 2.10 dollars. If this structure confirms, analysts expect a return to 2.60 dollars or more. XRP becomes a central piece of the crypto ecosystem, balancing real use and regulated speculation.

ETF, Arbitrage, and Crossed Ambitions: The Crypto Alliance Takes Shape

. That of “altcoin” assets maturing in the shadow of the giants BTC and ETH. Their strength: innovation. Their weakness: dependence on regulatory announcements. Yet, a milestone seems crossed.

Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, is clear:

The surge in corporate treasuries holding XRP shows marked institutional interest. A dynamic driven by regulatory clarity and strong demand.

These tokens also attract because of. For Solana, “carry trade” positions are rising. Investors buy spot and sell futures. For XRP, it is their use in cross-border payments that appeals.

Key figures to remember:

• 7.4 billion dollars in futures positions on Solana today;
• 10% gain for XRP over the weekend;
• Solana DEX volume divided by 3 in 30 days;
• Ripple covers 90% of the FX market with RLUSD;
• XRP has been in the Nasdaq index since June 2.

A convergence appears to be happening between traditional finance and crypto. Upcoming ETFs could accelerate this transformation.

The day has been electric. More than a billion dollars in liquidations shook the crypto markets after Israeli strikes on Iran. But despite the fear, some assets held firm. For altcoins, the story continues to unfold — amid ETFs and geopolitical upheavals.

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