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The recent crypto market reset has intensified investor interest in alternative cryptocurrencies, with Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) standing out as potential candidates for long-term growth. Despite broader market volatility, bullish technical indicators and record speculative activity in derivatives markets have sparked optimism. Solana’s open interest has surged to an all-time high of $13.68 billion, reflecting strong speculative demand as traders anticipate a potential price breakout above $330 [1]. This figure, a key measure of market interest in futures contracts, has historically preceded significant price moves, such as the 103% rally in Solana’s price between April and July 2024 following an 188% increase in open interest [1].

Technical analysis further supports a bullish outlook for Solana. The asset has formed a “megaphone” pattern on its weekly chart, a broadening wedge that typically signals a parabolic move if the upper trend line is breached. Solana’s price must break above $330 to confirm the pattern and potentially target $1,057, according to Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView [1]. Additionally, a cup-and-handle formation on the weekly chart suggests a possible move to $1,030 if the neckline at $250 is cleared [1]. Analyst Gally Sama has echoed these sentiments, stating the current setup points to a strong multi-month move with a $1,000 price target once key resistance is overcome [1].

Solana’s recent performance has also been bolstered by the Alpenglow upgrade, which improved network efficiency by reducing transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to 150ms and increasing throughput to 107,540 transactions per second. The upgrade received strong community support, with 98.27% of votes in favor, and has already contributed to a 17% price increase to around $217 [1]. However, onchain metrics paint a mixed picture, with Solana’s transaction count falling 99% over 30 days and decentralized exchange activity declining by 65%. These metrics suggest that while market sentiment is positive, network usage is lagging, potentially limiting long-term sustainability [1].

Meanwhile, Ethereum has also shown signs of renewed momentum, driven by a combination of staking growth, institutional adoption, and the tokenisation of real-world assets. Over 36 million ETH is currently staked, accounting for nearly one-third of the total supply, with staking rewards averaging 2.9% APR. This has attracted institutional interest, with ETFs now holding $24 billion in Ether [2]. Additionally, tokenisation on Ethereum has grown from $5 billion in 2022 to $24 billion by mid-2024, with projections of up to $16 trillion over the next 15 years. Analyst Samir Kerbage has called Ethereum a “compelling investment” for long-term holders, with expectations of reaching $10,000 if stablecoin adoption in US payments accelerates [2].

While Solana and Ethereum both face structural challenges, particularly in onchain activity and transaction throughput compared to their valuation, the convergence of strong technical indicators, speculative momentum, and institutional adoption makes them stand out in the current market environment. Investors are closely watching for further confirmation of these bullish trends.

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[1] Solana Open Interest Hits $13B All-time High (https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-charts-1000-sol-price-target-open-interest-all-time-highs)

[2] Three reasons why Ethereum's price is seen to be heading for ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/three-reasons-why-ethereum-price-154336373.html)