XRP and Solana are showing signs of growth again as traders point to both institutional capital flow and technical setups as catalysts for a new bull run.
XRP has returned above the $3 mark after slipping below the 50-day moving average earlier this week, as the whale sell-off pulled the token down to a low of $2.72. This recovery has traders watching for a breakout at $3.10, which could confirm an upward momentum to $4.
Ryan Lee, a senior analyst at Bitget, said in a note to CoinDesk on Saturday: "With institutional adoption, the use of ODL, and optimism around ETFs, the potential price range of $3 to $5 remains realistic by the end of the year."
This optimistic outlook stems from XRP's successful months in regulatory matters and the growing optimism that ETF products could unleash new demand. Although the profit-taking by whales has created short-term pressure, some analysts believe that structured capital flow will continue to rise if resistance levels are broken.
Solana's upward momentum is equally notable. SOL has risen 10% in 24 hours, trading near $206, with growth concentrated around $175–$180. Staking demand from ETFs and increasing DeFi activity has pushed both open interest and total value locked higher, reinforcing the potential for the trend to continue.
If the token holds above $180 and breaks through the $205–$210 level with strong conviction, traders are predicting prices to rise to $250–$260 in the near term. Some models predict prices could rise to $300 if the momentum continues and ETFs become clearer.
Lee concludes that if both maintain their technical resilience, they could shape the next phase of altcoin performance in the second half of 2025.
