Ethereum is charting record performance against Bitcoin, making the market ripe for altcoins to gain quickly. MATIC is trading 9.3 higher over the past 24 hours, reaching $2.08. Over the past week, MATIC has gained 15.8, and it’s gained 11,553.13 this year. In the meantime, Solana rose 2.24 over the last 24 hours, reaching $225.26. This past week, it’s gained 7.58, picked up 6.25 against Bitcoin, and 10.27 on Ethereum. Year-to-date, Solana is seeing similarly significant gains, rising 12,115.69. Both currencies are gaining in 2021 due to the rise of NFTs, massive popularity in the DeFi sector, and a rise in Ethereum transaction fees. Additionally, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust just opened a Solana fund valued at $9.5 million.