NBA star Scottie Pippen sparked a social media debate on Saturday by asking his 658,000 followers to choose between Ethereum and Solana. This question garnered over 4,000 responses by Sunday afternoon, with many suggesting alternatives like Bitcoin and Cardano.
Pippen’s interest in cryptocurrency reignited after launching his SP33 NFT collection, which has a current floor price of $42.13. The collection consists of 1,000 minted NFTs, held by 491 unique owners, and has a total market cap of $42,130.
Solana has seen a 20.8% surge in the past week, currently priced at $176 with a market cap of $81 billion. Its unique Proof-of-History consensus allows for up to 65,000 transactions per second.
Ethereum’s recent gains are driven by speculation around the approval of an Ethereum ETF in the U.S. Its price stands at $3,496.61, up over 42% since the start of 2024. The anticipation of institutional investment through ETFs has bolstered investor confidence.
Pippen’s involvement in crypto is expected to further stir interest in the community, highlighting the growing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.
