Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are two of the largest and most popular cryptocurrencies for casual investors and professionals alike. But there are big differences in the narratives surrounding each of these currencies.

The cryptocurrency market heated up at the beginning of 2025, with Solana (SOL) indicating a strong possibility of a big rally. In addition, Rexas Finance (RXS), an emerging coin at $0.175, is quickly gaining popularity as the next top crypto.

Solana (SOL) fluctuated throughout 2024 despite moderate gains on the whole, though its performance was underwhelming when compared with other major blockchains, many of whom saw 300% gains as the market expanded.

Donald Trump did not mention crypto during his inauguration speech, leaving crypto traders' heightened expectations somewhat unfulfilled.

Ethereum’s cryptocurrency keeps losing ground to rival tokens as it struggles to harness tailwinds created by President Donald Trump’s foray into a highly speculative corner of the digital-assets market.