Solana Needs a 167% Rally to Reach Its All-Time High, While Ethereum Requires 97%. Which Will Get There First?

Ethereum and Solana are both deep in the red from their peaks, but one faces a dramatically harder climb back. The gap between their recovery paths reveals a surprising tension over which coin could reclaim its glory first.

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Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) is currently about 167% away from its all-time high of $293, achieved in January 2025. Meanwhile, Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) is about 97% short of its August 2025 record high of $4,946. This difference in their required gains sets the stage for a comparison of which cryptocurrency may recover its peak first.

As of October 10, 2026, Solana trades at about $110, down 63% from its peak. Meanwhile, Ethereum is priced around $2,511, down 49% from its peak. Both cryptocurrencies have recently declined, with Ethereum down 6.4% and Solana down 7.9%, making them among the market’s weaker performers.

Over the past 30 days, however, the trend has shifted. Solana has gained 8.5% while Ethereum has only increased by 1.1%. So, which coin is more likely to recover its highs first?

Solana’s 63% Drop Needs a Far Bigger Climb Than Ethereum’s 49%