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Could Solana’s Recent Increase Enable SOL to Surpass Cardano (ADA)?

- Solana (SOL) market capitalization increased by over 106% in the past 30 days.
- Solana and Cardano are closely matched, with only a 2% gap in their market capitalizations.
The so-called “Ethereum Killers,” Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA), have emerged as formidable contenders in the global cryptocurrency market. Following the favorable ruling for Ripple (XRP) against the U.S. SEC, both digital currencies have gained substantial traction, with Solana witnessing a significant rise in its market capitalization.
In the last month, Solana’s market cap has skyrocketed by an impressive 106%, rising from $5.77 billion to $11.93 billion, as recorded on July 14th. This milestone represents the highest valuation for Solana since November 2022, emphasizing its increasing impact and the confidence of investors.
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Due to this increase, Solana has overtaken well-established cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin (LTC), Tron (TRX), Polygon (MATIC), and Dogecoin (DOGE), securing the 8th rank in terms of market capitalization.
Solana (SOL) vs Cardano (ADA)
Solana’s upward momentum persists, enabling SOL to regain its market standing. At present, Solana is in close competition with Cardano (ADA), which has a market cap of $11.55 billion.
The market cap disparity between Cardano and Solana is merely 2%, with Cardano maintaining a slightly larger market cap than Solana. This escalating rivalry between the two cryptocurrencies further underscores the importance of their accomplishments and the robust demand.
Solana (SOL) Price Chart (Source: Tradingview)
As of the latest update, Solana (SOL) is priced at $27.99, with a market cap exceeding $11.30 billion. In the last 24 hours, SOL has recorded a 5% increase in price and a significant 30% rise over the week. Since the start of the year, Solana has experienced remarkable growth of 181%, and currently, SOL has a 24-hour trading volume of $1.7 billion.
Conversely, Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.33 with a market cap of $11.55 billion. In the past 24 hours, ADA has observed a 1.4% increase in price and a 17% gain over the week. Additionally, Cardano has a 24-hour trading volume of $548 million, which is 50% lower than that of Solana.
Cardano (ADA) Price Chart (Source: Tradingview)
These figures illustrate the strong performance of both Solana and Cardano, highlighting their significant gains across various timeframes.
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