Crypto Weekend Watch: What’s Next for Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and BNB Prices?

The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $4.13 trillion, up 0.53% in the past 24 hours, with moderate trading volumes suggesting a balanced market tone.

Altcoin activity remains mixed, with the Altcoin Season Index at 50/100, showing that neither Bitcoin nor altcoins are dominating market performance. 

Bitcoin trades around $120,700, up 0.57% on the day, holding a market cap of $2.4 trillion. Ethereum follows at $4,288, BNB at $1,250, XRP at $2.81, and Solana at $222.

Market discussions continue to focus on the upcoming ETF approvals, with experts watching to see whether Solana, Dogecoin, and other top-layer networks could follow similar speculative trends in the coming weeks.

Ethereum: Mixed On-Chain Signals Suggest Short-Term Accumulation

Brian from Santiment said that Ethereum remains range-bound between $4,500 and $4,800, with on-chain data showing a split sentiment among traders. Santiment’s MVRV metrics show that short-term traders are slightly underwater, while long-term holders remain well in profit, creating a scenario that favors short-term accumulation but limits long-term upside potential.

Retail sentiment around Ethereum has turned more cautious after months of stagnation. Negative commentary and muted engagement levels typically appear near market bottoms, meaning that Ethereum could be preparing for a short-term rebound if broader conditions remain supportive.

XRP: Negative Sentiment Points to Opportunity Zone

XRP has declined over 22% since mid-July and now faces one of its most bearish sentiment environments of the year. Despite this, on-chain metrics show that short-term holders are down roughly 5%, placing the asset within historical buy-zone territory.

Long-term profitability remains near +16%, meaning prior gains from 2024’s rally are still being digested. The recent sentiment reset could position XRP for a gradual recovery, especially as its price stabilizes near $2.80 and broader altcoin liquidity begins to rotate.

BNB: Quiet Strength as It Reclaims Market Cap Rank

BNB has outperformed most top altcoins in recent months, rising more than 114% in the last six months. It now ranks fourth by market capitalization, surpassing XRP and nearing Tether’s valuation.

Despite its strong price action, BNB remains relatively quiet on social platforms compared to Solana, Cardano, or Ethereum. Analysts interpret this lack of hype as a healthy sign, with sentiment and funding rates staying balanced. Historically, such conditions have allowed BNB to maintain steady growth without attracting speculative volatility.

BNB’s current price of $1,250 shows both market confidence in Binance’s ecosystem and a broader investor shift toward low-volatility, exchange-linked assets.

Solana: ETF Exposure Keeps Momentum Alive

Solana continues to hold steady around $222 with neutral sentiment and consistent social activity. The network remains one of the most discussed projects in crypto, ranking second in social dominance just behind BNB.

Interest in Solana has been fueled by the recent launch of the world’s first Solana ETF with staking, introduced by Fonte Capital. The ETF narrative has supported price stability despite uneven retail engagement, and analysts expect the theme to remain influential through the final quarter of 2025.

On-chain sentiment data shows that Solana’s mood is balanced, neither euphoric nor fearful, meaning that the asset may be consolidating ahead of its next directional move.