Standard Chartered Highlights Ethereum and Solana Amid Market Volatility

Standard Chartered is advising investors to concentrate on high-quality blockchain projects in light of recent fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market. According to NS3.AI, the bank has identified Ethereum and Solana as preferred layer-1 assets. While the price forecast for Solana in 2026 has been adjusted downward due to the timeline for its next major use case, the bank has increased its long-term expectations, citing Solana's structural strengths and potential leadership in micropayments. Analysts support this 'quality wins' approach, viewing the current market downturn as an opportunity to invest in robust projects for potential future gains.