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Solana (SOL) is projected to overtake XRP in market capitalization, leading a generational shift in the altcoin market on the back of strong network activity and ecosystem expansion.

According to crypto media outlet NewsBTC on March 11 (local time), a prominent cryptocurrency analyst stated that Solana is highly likely to surpass XRP’s market capitalization in the near future. The analyst cited the recent surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on the Solana network—now threatening Ethereum (ETH)—as key evidence supporting the potential flip. Massive capital inflows and a sharp rise in new users entering the Solana ecosystem are outpacing established major assets and signaling a shift in market dynamics.

Armed with unparalleled transaction speed and low fees, Solana is rapidly gaining dominance in the decentralized finance (DeFi) market. In particular, alongside the meme coin boom, liquidity on Solana-based decentralized exchanges has surged explosively, creating a virtuous cycle in which network value rises in tandem with increased activity. In contrast, XRP, despite the efficiency of its cross-border payment system powered by the XRP Ledger, is viewed as experiencing relatively slower innovation within its ecosystem.

The market cap reversal is expected to gain momentum once Solana breaks through and holds above the $200 resistance level. The analyst predicted that if Solana maintains its current growth trajectory, it could surpass XRP and enter the top four cryptocurrencies by market capitalization before the second half of 2026. Anticipation surrounding the potential launch of a spot Solana ETF by institutional investors is also accelerating capital inflows and serving as a powerful catalyst for further price appreciation.

Technical indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) also point to strong buying pressure for Solana. Whale investors have recently accumulated millions of SOL during price pullbacks, signaling long-term confidence in its value appreciation. Despite the resolution of legal uncertainties between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, market capital appears to be shifting toward Solana, where higher returns are anticipated.

Solana is strengthening its position as a core asset in Web 3.0 infrastructure and securing leadership in the altcoin market. Improvements in network stability and expanding adoption by global enterprises serve as clear drivers supporting Solana’s intrinsic value. As market liquidity increases, Solana’s price momentum is expected to narrow the market cap gap with XRP and potentially reshape the hierarchy of the digital asset market.

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