• Solana shows higher volatility with a 6% drop, while Ethereum declines by 2% in 24 hours.

  • Solana’s RSI at 61.30 suggests short-term overbought conditions, but with bullish MACD momentum.

  • Ethereum’s neutral RSI and bearish MACD indicate potential short-term downward pressure.

The rivalry between Solana ($SOL) and Ethereum ($ETH) is intensifying as market dynamics shift. As highlighted by Michaël van de Poppe, CIO & Founder of MN Trading Consultancy, Ethereum has shown underperformance, particularly following the launch of the ETF. This has led many investors to shift their focus toward Solana, fueling speculation that Solana might surpass Ethereum in terms of market performance.

The $SOL vs. $ETH saga is getting to extreme levels.

Ethereum severely 'underperforming' since the launch of the ETF, pushing investors more towards $SOL.

Investors are claiming that $SOL will beat Ethereum.

I'm happy with my investments in ETH and I think we'll rotate soon.

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) July 30, 2024

Recent data highlights a notable disparity in the price movements of Solana and Ethereum. Over a one-day period, Solana experienced a sharp decline of approximately 6%, whereas Ethereum’s decline was more subdued, around 2%. This dramatic difference underscores Solana’s higher volatility. Throughout the day, Solana’s price demonstrated more severe fluctuations compared to Ethereum, which exhibited a steadier decline.

Solana vs Ethereum 1-day price chart, Source: CoinMarketCap

This trend is evident in the tokens’ current prices. At press time, Solana is trading at $180.43, marking a 5.92% drop in the last 24 hours. In contrast, Ethereum is priced at $3,335.83, with a 24-hour decline of just 1.67%. Despite the decline, Solana exhibits a 17% surge in trading volume over the same period. The divergence in their performances highlights the increasing investor preference for Solana over Ethereum.

The technical indicators paint a clearer picture of the market sentiment. Solana’s 1-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 61.30, suggesting that it might be slightly overbought in the short term. Despite this, it is not yet in overbought territory, indicating potential for further gains. Moreover, the 1-day Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for Solana is trading above the signal line, signaling bullish momentum in its price movement.

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On the other hand, Ethereum’s 1-day RSI reads 50.38, placing it in a neutral state, neither overbought nor oversold. The 1-day MACD for Ethereum is below the signal line, suggesting a possible short-term downward trend. This technical setup implies that Ethereum might face further challenges, contributing to the growing sentiment that Solana could outperform it.

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