Got $1,000? Should You Buy XRP Right Now or Solana?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are a pair of cryptocurrencies that are in their prime, and there are ample reasons to invest in both. Even a relatively small investment of $1,000 in either could appreciate significantly in value if investors are willing to hold their tokens for at least a few years.But one of these coins has a more compelling set of reasons to buy it than the other, so let's dive in and analyze the case for each.XRP's claim to fame is that it offers snappy transaction speeds and rock-bottom gas (user) fees for international money transfers, particularly between major financial institutions. Many big banks like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase are already using XRP to process payments and transfers. There is also a chance that it could be included in a hypothetical U.S. cryptocurrency reserve, which would prop up its price significantly alongside widespread adoption among other fintechs. And with a market cap of about $140 billion and 24-hour trading volume of $7.4 billion as of Feb. 6, it's one of the biggest and most used cryptocurrencies in the entire sector, so it's clear that there's a consistent level of demand for the coin.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool