Crypto Showdown: XRP vs. SOL – The Battle of the Boring Coins! 💰🤔

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TL;DR

  • Peter Brandt, a trader with nearly 800K followers on X, decided to stir the pot by asking if anyone would invest $100K in XRP or SOL. Spoiler alert: it got spicy! 🌶️

  • SOL fans were all about the meme coin scene, while XRP enthusiasts clung to dreams of ETFs and Ripple‘s shopping spree. 🛒

Which One?

The illustrious Peter Brandt took to X, asking his audience which crypto asset they’d choose for a $100,000 investment. Because, you know, who doesn’t want to gamble their life savings on digital coins?

Let’s say I will buy $100,000 of either $XRP or $SOL this week — no other option but ONLY one of the two please. Which one? State your case in 40 words max or I’ll ignore you. Remember, XRP or SOL – only choices.

— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) May 25, 2025

The question ignited a full-blown debate, with users passionately defending their choices. Some pointed to SOL’s price chart like it was the Mona Lisa, while Brandt was busy considering factors that probably involved a crystal ball. 🔮

Proponents of Solana claimed it’s the cool kid on the blockchain block, popular with the youth, and the birthplace of many meme coins. “XRP is a boomer coin now without any use case,” one user quipped, probably while sipping a pumpkin spice latte. ☕

On the flip side, XRP supporters envisioned a glorious future for Ripple’s token, citing the potential for a spot XRP ETF. Because nothing says “I’m a responsible adult” like investing in a coin that might be approved by the SEC. 🙄

Interestingly, several companies are also angling for a Solana ETF. According to Polymarket, the chances of SOL getting the green light this year are higher than XRP’s. So, if you’re betting on the underdog, you might want to reconsider. 📉

Meanwhile, Ripple has been flexing its financial muscles, acquiring Hidden Road for over $1.2 billion and reportedly eyeing Circle in a multi-billion-dollar acquisition battle. Because why not? 💪

“The narrative around Ripple’s acquisitions of Hidden Road & possible acquisition of Circle will likely drive strong speculation. Plus, all the headway Ripple is making in the UAE with licenses, tokenization, and more. The Solana narrative does not come close,” stated an X user named Ripples. How original. 🙄

Brandt’s Stance on the Assets

Over the past few months, Brandt has shared his thoughts on both assets, and it’ll be a nail-biter to see which one he deems worthy of his investment. He recently mentioned that SOL “has lots of room to gain on its invalid cousin ETH.” Ouch! 😬

Once upon a time, Brandt was an XRP critic, claiming in 2020 that the token “would have been declared (as) a security” if the SEC “understood cryptos.” Last year, he predicted the XRP/BTC chart “is headed toward zero.” But in 2025, he decided to play nice:

“An Olive Branch to XRP holders. Accept it if you will, reject it if you must, but I offer it with good intent. Over the years, I have taken some hard shots at you and your XRP asset. I admit my rudeness.”

A month before his heartfelt apology, Brandt acknowledged XRP’s price rally, calling the XRP/USD chart “the most powerful chart in the crypto world.” So, who knows? Maybe he’s just trying to keep everyone on their toes! 🤷‍♂️

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2025-05-26 13:21