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June 17, 2025 at 09:42
US Commerce Secretary's Company Signals Shift: Solana Emerges as Fierce Competitor to Ethereum
The ongoing rivalry between leading altcoins Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) has taken a new turn.
Cantor Fitzgerald, a prominent investment bank affiliated with the US Commerce Secretary, has publicly expressed its preference for Solana over Ethereum as a treasury asset.
Despite Ethereum's broader adoption and greater total locked value, Cantor's analysts argue that Solana offers a more compelling case for treasury holdings.
The firm has identified three companies that have embraced Solana as a treasury asset: DeFi Development Corp., Upexi, and SOL Strategies.
Analysts emphasized the potential for robust developer growth on the Solana platform, predicting it will outpace Ethereum's growth trajectory in the near future.
While Cantor acknowledges Solana's strengths, they do not consider SOL to function as a reserve asset akin to Bitcoin.
The firm's analysis suggests that SOL has the potential to become a significant asset for on-chain finance, indicating a strategic shift in investment preferences.
With a market cap approximately 259% higher, Ethereum currently leads, but Cantor posits that Solana could eventually surpass it.
In light of these developments, Cantor has set price targets for the companies adopting Solana, pushing the narrative that on-chain finance may favor Solana in the long run.
This shift highlights a growing recognition of Solana's potential to power the future of digital transactions and marketplaces.
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