The crypto market is experiencing negative trends, with Hedera, Solana, and Pepe showing price declines despite increases in trading volumes. We will discuss the current situation and what these cryptocurrencies might look like by 2030.
Hedera (HBAR): A Pause After a Big Run
HBAR is currently priced at $0.2384, down 4% from yesterday. Interestingly, trading volume has doubled to $376M, with most transactions involving selling, leading to the price drop.
The dip is tied to broader market pressures. U.S. inflation has come in higher than expected, negatively impacting prices.
However, it's important to note that HBAR's price had already increased by nearly 60% over the past 60 days, making a correction expected. Long-term outlooks remain positive as Hedera actively promotes tokenization projects.
If HBAR's price returns to its previous highs around **$0.58**, 5,000 tokens would be worth approximately **$2,900**. If adoption really takes off and HBAR reaches the **$2–$3** range, that amount could jump to **$10,000–$15,000.**
Solana (SOL): ETF Buzz and Big Expectations
Solana is currently trading at $199.79, also down about 4%. Trading volume increased by more than 80%. Like HBAR, Solana is affected by general market issues, but its story is somewhat different and revolves around ETFs.
The SEC has delayed decisions on several Solana ETF applications until October 2025. While this may sound bearish, history shows that such delays can lead to significant inflows when approvals eventually occur.
If Solana's price revisits its all-time high around **$260**, 5,000 SOL would be worth **$1.3M**. A more optimistic target of **$500** would turn it into **$2.5M**, and if ETF hype plus adoption push **SOL to $1,000 by 2030**, you’re looking at a remarkable **$5M.**
Pepe (PEPE): Volatility and Accumulation
Pepe is currently priced at $0.00001032, down more than 5% today with trading volume up almost 75%. Like other altcoins, Pepe is experiencing pressure from Bitcoin's dominance.
However, it’s interesting to note that the top 100 Pepe wallets have increased their holdings by 1.5% in August, while exchange balances dropped by 0.5%. This indicates that large holders continue to buy the dip.
Predicting the price of a meme coin is challenging, but if Pepe returns to previous highs around **$0.000017**, 5,000 tokens would barely be worth a few cents. However, considering a large number of tokens, this could equate to **$8,600** or more in a favorable cycle.
Currently, all three tokens are down for different reasons. Hedera is reacting to macroeconomic fears, Solana is in ETF limbo, and Pepe is feeling the squeeze from Bitcoin dominance. Nevertheless, forecasts for 2030 could vary significantly: HBAR could turn $5,000 into a five-figure sum, Solana has the potential to make its holders millionaires, and Pepe, despite its nature as a meme coin, could also yield significant returns under the right conditions.
