Solana has experienced a significant boost in momentum, with SOL trading near $97 after gaining over 14% in the past month. The cryptocurrency saw its strongest week of 2026, with spot SOL ETFs attracting $39.3 million in inflows over a five-day period in May, marking the best weekly performance since February. This surge is attributed to the Alpenglow upgrade, which went live on testnet on May 11, with a mainnet rollout expected in Q3 2026. The upgrade is anticipated to significantly reduce transaction finality times, enhancing Solana's appeal as a robust infrastructure for payment rails and trading venues. Meanwhile, AlphaPepe is drawing attention with its presale targeting higher returns. Stage 16 of the presale is open at $0.01717, having raised $1.23 million with over 8,600 holders. The project, featuring an AI-powered exchange on BNB Chain, is seen as a potential high-return opportunity, reminiscent of past meme coin successes. Investors are eyeing AlphaPepe for its potential to deliver substantial returns, with the presale price expected to rise in subsequent stages.