Price Patterns in XRP and Solana Suggest Potential Upside, According to Market Analyst.

After recent profit-taking by large holders created short-term pressure, XRP and Solana are displaying renewed signs of bullish momentum, supported by robust institutional flows and favorable technical setups.

XRP has bounced back above $3 following a dip below its 50-day moving average earlier this week, which saw prices fall to $2.72 due to whale selling. Market participants are now closely watching a potential breakout above $3.10, which could pave the way for gains toward $4.

“With strong institutional adoption, increased use of on-demand liquidity (ODL), and growing ETF optimism, XRP reaching $3 to $5 by year-end remains a realistic scenario,” said Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget, in a Saturday report to CoinDesk.

This bullish outlook comes on the heels of a string of regulatory wins for XRP and mounting anticipation that ETF approvals could spark significant new demand. Although profit-taking by large investors triggered short-term setbacks, many analysts believe that underlying capital flows point to further upside if resistance is overcome.

Solana’s rally is equally compelling, with SOL surging 10% in the last 24 hours to around $206. Momentum has been gathering in the $175–$180 range, fueled by ETF-driven staking demand and increased DeFi activity. Higher open interest and growing total value locked (TVL) reinforce the token’s bullish case.

Traders suggest that holding above $180 and breaking through the $205–$210 resistance zone could lead to a move toward $250–$260. Some bullish models extend the target to $300 if positive momentum and regulatory clarity persist.

“If XRP and Solana can sustain their current technical strength, they may drive the next phase of altcoin gains into the latter half of 2025,” Lee added.