RT CoinDesk Podcast Network (@CoinDeskPodcast)📊 The streak continues.Spot Solana ETFs have hit 17 straight days of inflows, adding $48.5M on Wednesday. That brings the total to $476M since the Oct. 28 launch.@jennsanasie brings you "Chart of the Day," presented by @cryptocom. https://t.co/rPabUtPJqK ...

Core Insights - Bitcoin's 2025 rally sets a high benchmark, but altcoins are showing potential momentum that may extend into 2026 [2] - Large-cap crypto projects are experiencing price momentum and network upgrades that could enable them to outperform Bitcoin in 2026 [3] Ethereum (ETH): Institutional Upgrades Boost Demand - Ethereum rallied 66% in Q3 2025, nearing $5,000, driven by institutional demand and the upcoming "Fusaka" scaling upgrade [5][6] - Standard Chartered forecasts Ethereum could reach $8,000 by 2026, citing increased demand from gaming and asset tokenization [7] - The "Fusaka" upgrade aims to reduce fees and enhance transaction throughput, reinforcing Ethereum's position in decentralized finance [6] Solana (SOL): High-Speed Blockchain Coming of Age - Solana achieved a 35% gain in the last quarter, supported by significant institutional buying and record ecosystem revenue [9] - Major asset managers, including Fidelity, Invesco, and Grayscale, have filed for the first spot Solana ETFs, which could attract mainstream inflows if approved [10] - A $1.65 billion treasury fund has been established to buy and stake SOL, reflecting a strategy similar to that which propelled Bitcoin's 2024 growth [10]

Group 1 - Solana is currently the top-performing major cryptocurrency over the past 90 days, with a 5% increase, while Ethereum is up 4% and Bitcoin is down 6% [1] - Solana has been relatively stable for the year, with an increase of less than 1%, which has led to it being overlooked by many investors [1] - The approval of new spot Solana ETFs is anticipated, with seven applications currently pending with the SEC from notable firms like VanEck, 21Shares, Bitwise, and Fidelity [3][4] Group 2 - The federal government shutdown is delaying the SEC's approval of the ETFs, but there is optimism that they will be prioritized once the government reopens [4] - A spot Solana ETF has already been approved in Hong Kong, suggesting that U.S. approval may follow soon, potentially attracting significant institutional investment, with JPMorgan Chase estimating up to $6 billion could flow into Solana [5] - There has been a surge in activity on the Solana blockchain, contributing to its recognition as a diversified blockchain ecosystem, with nearly $3 billion in revenue generated over the past 12 months [6][8]