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Following the recent market correction, I initiated an additional allocation into Solana (SOL) spot while maintaining 40% of my USDT reserves for further entries. Among the major Layer-1 assets, Solana appears closer to establishing a cyclical bottom, whereas Ethereum has already demonstrated a stronger rebound, reducing its near-term risk-reward attractiveness.
Core technology
Proof of History (PoH):
Solana's foundational innovation, PoH, acts as a decentralized clock for the blockchain. By creating a historical record of events and their order, it allows validators to process transactions much faster without needing to communicate with one another to agree on a timestamp.
Proof of Stake (PoS):
The network uses PoS to secure the blockchain. Validators stake their SOL tokens to verify transactions and add new blocks to the ledger, earning rewards for their service.
Sealevel:
This processing engine allows for the parallel execution of smart contracts, which means multiple transactions can be processed at the same time. This greatly increases the network's efficiency and throughput.
Turbine:
A block propagation protocol that breaks down transaction data into smaller, more easily transmissible packets to improve network bandwidth and speed.
Key Features:

High transaction speed: Solana can process thousands of transactions per second, far exceeding older networks like Ethereum.Low transaction fees: Transaction costs are typically just a fraction of a penny, making the network accessible for everyday use and microtransactions.Growing ecosystem: Solana has attracted a wide array of developers and projects spanning decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, gaming, and more.Energy efficiency: The PoS and PoH consensus mechanisms make Solana significantly more energy-efficient than Proof-of-Work blockchains like Bitcoin.
Conclusion:
Solana continues to benefit from robust institutional support, particularly from U.S. capital market participants, which strengthens its position as a leading public blockchain. Furthermore, Solana’s ecosystem dominance in the meme coin segment underscores its unique role in driving speculative retail participation — a dynamic that historically amplifies bull market momentum.Given these structural advantages, I view Solana as a core allocation in the current cycle and have accordingly increased exposure at this level.
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Forbes contributor Zennon Kapron has outlined what the next five years could look like for XRP, following the resolution of its legal battle with the SECRegarding XRP’s five-year outlook, Forbes cited a Finder expert panel in July 2025, which predicted that XRP would trade at $2.80 by year-end and $5.25 by 2030.
In August 2025, the SEC and Ripple dismissed their appeals, leaving intact the 2023 ruling that sales of XRP on public exchanges are not securities. This outcome has lifted a major barrier to institutional adoption. It allows XRP to reassert itself as one of the leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Regarding XRP’s five-year outlook, Forbes cited a Finder expert panel in July 2025, which predicted that XRP would trade at $2.80 by year-end and $5.25 by 2030.
It said whether XRP realizes that trajectory depends largely on how much of Ripple’s payment flows pass through XRP rather than fiat or stablecoins.
XRP’s Current Market Position:
Currently, XRP is trading at $3, with a market cap of around $179 billion, ranking it among the top three digital assets. Daily trading volume regularly surpasses $6 billion, while improved liquidity metrics make it more viable for larger institutional orders.
Utilities And Adoption:
Meanwhile, Forbes noted that Ripple Payments (formerly RippleNet) now covers more than 90 markets and supports settlements in fiat currencies, stablecoins, and XRP. Corridors like Japan–Philippines and Africa’s Onafriq are already leveraging XRP.
As a result, broader adoption could be driven by cost-cutting in remittances, which exceeded $685 billion globally in 2024, with average fees around 6%.
5yrs Timeline of $XRP Price Set:
According to the analysis, XRP’s upside lies in its newfound legal clarity, expanding payment corridors, and growing liquidity. These factors make it more attractive for payments and investment products.
It said whether XRP realizes that trajectory depends largely on how much of Ripple’s payment flows pass through XRP rather than fiat or stablecoins.
Institutional Demand And ETFs:
The report also noted that Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, custodied by BNY, is aimed at attracting institutions. They have the flexibility to route some transactions through XRP when it proves more efficient.
Further, other avenues to generate demand for XRP include ETFs. The report highlighted that multiple filings for U.S. spot XRP ETFs could unlock a new demand channel, similar to what happened with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Meanwhile, other industry publications have also issued XRP price forecasts for 2030, most of which are optimistic. Bitwise, for example, expects XRP to trade at $29 by 2030. Telgaon predicts $48, while Changelly forecasts $23.
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