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$XRP or Solana? Peter Brandt Poses $100K Investment Dilemma

Veteran market analyst Peter Brandt has sparked debate by asking investors to choose between XRP and Solana (SOL) as the better $100,000 investment. In a recent post, Brandt challenged his followers to pick just one of the two assets and explain their choice in under 40 words.

To aid in the decision, Brandt presented updated technical charts of both assets, highlighting their current setups.
XRP Retests Triangle Breakout

XRP’s 3-day chart reveals a multi-year symmetrical triangle pattern that recently broke to the upside. This breakout, which pushed XRP to $3.40 in January, occurred above a key descending resistance line. After a subsequent pullback, the asset is now retesting the breakout point. If the retest holds, XRP could aim for a measured move target of $4.43.

Currently trading at $2.34, XRP is up 12.88% year-to-date. It remains slightly above its 8-period SMA ($2.36) and 18-period WMA ($2.29), suggesting short-term support. However, with an ADX of 14.17 and ATR at 0.2588, the trend remains weak and volatility is low—often a prelude to a significant move.
Solana Eyes Cup-and-Handle Breakout

In contrast, Solana’s weekly chart displays a textbook cup and handle pattern. The “cup” formed after its 2021 high and 2022 bottom, while the handle developed in early 2025. SOL now teases a potential breakout from this bullish formation.

$SOL trades at $177.17, marking a 6.31% decline year-to-date. Technically, it sits above both its 8-period SMA ($147.85) and 18-period WMA ($150.89), with a breakout target near $518.73—though confirmation is still pending.

Its ADX (15.91) slightly edges XRP’s, indicating marginally stronger trend strength. The ATR of 37.23 signals healthy volatility, implying room for big swings.
Analysts Split Between XRP and SOL

Brandt’s poll attracted varied opinions from analysts and traders:

CJ, an Australian trader, backed XRP due to reduced institutional selling pressure.

IL Gallon noted Wyckoff accumulation signs for XRP, indicating stronger accumulation than Solana.

Peter Detwiller felt XRP had a clearer structure, while SOL seemed overly optimistic.

Chris Huber, on the other hand, favored SOL for its resilience above the 20-day EMA post-April selloff.

"Guy on the Earth" highlighted XRP’s long seven-year consolidation, which could precede a massive breakout.

Trader Vievie picked XRP, citing its recent higher highs and a solid base with manageable downside risk.

Trader Studios Stoic preferred SOL, calling its structure tighter and more explosive than XRP’s breakout from a shorter consolidation.
Bullish Prospects for Both

Both assets offer bullish technical setups: XRP is undergoing a post-breakout retest, while Solana hovers near a potential cup-and-handle breakout. Investors appear split, but the charts suggest each asset has strong potential—albeit with different structures and timelines
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The views expressed are those of individual analysts and do not represent The Crypto Basic. Always conduct your own research before investing.