From 24/7 Wall St. · Sam Daodu · · 1m 50s
Solana Upgrade Nears, SOL vs XRP Investment Debate
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade hits October 21, but SOL and XRP both face steep declines as ETFs pull money.
In brief
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade hits October 21, but SOL and XRP both face steep declines as ETFs pull money. Solana's Alpenglow upgrade goes live October 21, 2026, but SOL has fallen less than XRP this month despite both coins dropping significantly. Originally reported by 24/7 Wall St..
Alpenglow Upgrade Set for October 21
Solana's biggest network overhaul in years goes live October 21, promising near-instant transaction finality.
SOL Drops 11.1% This Week
SOL has fallen 11.1% through October 19, trading at $104, a 16% year-to-date decline.
XRP Drops 12.5% This Week
XRP has dropped 12.5% through October 19, trading at $1.29, with a monthly low of $1.25.
ETFs Pull $6.7m from SOL
Solana-focused ETFs recorded a net outflow of $6.7 million on October 19, with outflows since October 5.
SOL Outperforms XRP Monthly
SOL has fallen less than XRP this month, with SOL down 6.0% versus XRP's 8.1% decline.
SOL's Price Stabilizes Near $100
SOL recovered above $103 after dipping to $100 on October 15 and October 18.
XRP Hits Monthly Low
XRP hit a monthly low of $1.25 on October 18, with its last close above $1.40 on October 11.
Alpenglow Upgrade Timeline
Alpenglow activates on October 21 at 1:20 p.m. UTC, aiming to cut transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds.
SOL's Market Value vs XRP
SOL has a market value of $61.2 billion, while XRP holds $81.6 billion.
SOL Outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum
SOL has outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum over the past 90 days, with a positive trend coinciding with Alpenglow milestones.
SOL's Outlook After Upgrade
SOL's outlook may improve if Solana ETFs see their first net inflow after Alpenglow activates on October 21.
Here's the gist
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade goes live October 21, 2026, but SOL has fallen less than XRP this month despite both coins dropping significantly.
