Solana (SOL): Trading near $180.50, Solana saw an 8% price increase this week. Research firm VanEck forecasts a year-end price of $520, citing Solana's growing dominance in smart contracts and potential ETF approval. SOL is now part of the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, gaining institutional trust. While past network issues raised concerns, recent upgrades have improved reliability, positioning Solana as a high-speed, low-cost competitor. Technical indicators such as the 50-day MA and RSI suggest continued bullish momentum in the coming weeks​​.

• Ripple (XRP): XRP continues to be a strong player in cross-border payments. After Ripple settled with the SEC for $50 million, developments like the approval of the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Fund in Brazil and potential U.S. ETF approvals have created significant momentum. Standard Chartered predicts XRP could climb to $8 by 2026, driven by ETF optimism and growing adoption in cross-border payments #AIVille #aiville