Solana’s recent pullback appears to be finding direction as the price drifts toward the $160 zone, a level attracting strong-handed investors. Despite short-term weakness, sentiment around SOL remains steady, with traders viewing the dip as a potential accumulation opportunity before momentum shifts back in favor of the bulls. Triangle Breakdown Brings SOL To A Critical Accumulation Zone According to the latest outlook from Crypto VIP Signal, Solana’s price recently broke out of a downward triangle, signaling a temporary shift in market structure. This move has brought SOL down to a crucial support region where buyers have previously shown strong interest. The reaction from this area will likely determine whether the market stabilizes for a rebound or continues its downward trajectory in the short term. Related Reading: Solana Price Drops Below $180 Despite $199M ETF Inflows, What’s Behind the Decline? At present, Solana is hovering around the $160 zone, which many analysts view as an important accumulation range. Historically, this level has acted as a reliable base where bullish momentum often begins to build. If demand increases and the broader market sentiment improves, SOL could see a bounce that propels it back toward higher resistance levels. Even with this potential upside, caution remains necessary. Market volatility continues to influence price movements, and a decisive drop below the $150 level could signal a deeper bearish extension. The expert noted that setting a stop-loss slightly under $150 helps protect against this scenario while allowing room for short-term fluctuations. For now, speculation is whether Solana can hold its current support and attract renewed bullish pressure, potentially marking the start of a recovery phase in the coming days. Solana Steadies At Key Weekly Levels Amid Market Slowdown In a recent post on X, CryptoPulse highlighted that SOL is currently holding around key weekly levels as it works to regain strength following recent market pullbacks. The analyst noted that despite short-term weakness in momentum, the overall market structure remains resilient, suggesting that the asset could soon stabilize and prepare for its next move. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Decline Intensifies — Bears Tighten Grip, Recovery Looks Unlikely According to CryptoPulse, Solana’s long-term outlook is supported by solid fundamentals and a growing ecosystem. The project continues to attract increasing adoption across decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and enterprise applications. Moreover, heavy institutional interest has further strengthened confidence in Solana’s potential to remain one of the leading blockchain platforms in the crypto space. At the moment, CryptoPulse recommends maintaining a neutral and patient stance as the price consolidates, which could offer a more favorable entry point, especially if SOL begins to recover. Once momentum returns, the analyst believes Solana could swiftly reclaim higher resistance levels and potentially resume its broader upward trajectory. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com
Recently, more digital asset treasuries are using share buybacks to narrow NAV discounts and support share prices.
“Harmonic brings Solana closer to being the onchain Nasdaq,” Harmonic co-founder Jakob Povšič told The Block.
Iggy Azalea is migrating her MOTHER memecoin to Thrust, a new Solana-based token launchpad attempting to eliminate pump-and-dumps.
Solana started a fresh decline below the $165 zone. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $165 and might decline further below $150. SOL price started a fresh decline below $165 and $162 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $165 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $158 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $150 or $145. Solana Price Dips Heavily Solana price failed to remain stable above $180 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $175 and $165 support levels. The price gained bearish momentum below $160. A low was formed at $145, and the price is now consolidating losses. The price recovered a few points above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. Solana is now trading below $160 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $158 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $158 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The next major resistance is near the $162 level. The main resistance could be $166 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. A successful close above the $166 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $175. Any more gains might send the price toward the $180 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $166 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $155 zone. The first major support is near the $150 level. A break below the $150 level might send the price toward the $145 support zone. If there is a close below the $145 support, the price could decline toward the $132 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $155 and $150. Major Resistance Levels – $162 and $166.
On-chain data shows signs of an altcoin winter may be emerging as Ethereum, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies have seen a decline in activity. Altcoins Are Observing A Drop In On-Chain Activity In a new thread on X, institutional DeFi solutions provider Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) has talked about how interest in altcoins has been cooling off recently. Related Reading: CryptoQuant Head Reveals Reason Behind Bearish Bitcoin Trend The on-chain indicator of relevance here is the “Active Addresses,” which measures, as its name suggests, the total number of addresses that are participating in some kind of transaction activity on a given network every day. When the value of this metric rises, it means more users are making transfers on the blockchain. Such a trend implies trading interest in the cryptocurrency may be on the rise. On the other hand, the indicator witnessing a decline suggests investors may be shifting their attention elsewhere as they are reducing their transaction activity on the network. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in this indicator for Ethereum, the largest of the altcoins, over the last few years: As displayed in the above graph, the Ethereum Active Addresses metric was at a high of 589,000 in late July. Since then, activity on the network has gone downhill, with there now being 488,000 addresses making transactions, around 17% lower than the peak. “Fewer users interacting on ETH indicates weaker on-chain demand, a pattern seen in past bear-market phases,” explained Sentora. Solana, another prominent altcoin, has been showing a similar trend. How the monthly value of the Active Addresses has changed for SOL over the last few years | Source: Sentora on X From the chart, it’s clear that the monthly version of the Active Addresses witnessed a notable decline for SOL during Q3 2025. More specifically, active users on the blockchain dropped by about 30% in this period. “Solana has been the out-performer this cycle, but momentum is cooling,” noted the analytics firm. Memecoins have been hit hard in the recent market downturn, and the same has held true for their on-chain activity. Dogecoin, the largest meme-based token, has only witnessed a slight decrease in Active Addresses, but Pepe has gone through a drawdown of 85%. “This drop shows how quickly speculative user bases can evaporate,” said Sentora. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Maps Out Dream Ethereum Scenario To $8,000 Finally, the analytics firm has also highlighted that DeFi trading volume has started to trend down as well. The metric is still relatively strong compared to other cryptocurrency-related indicators, but a change in direction is apparent. With the crash in prices and downturn in on-chain activity, is the altcoin sector entering a season of winter? “It’s too early to tell but the current data echoes past cycles,” noted Sentora. “We are already 6+ months into an altcoin slowdown, with winter signs popping up.” Ethereum Price Ethereum has plunged alongside the rest of the market during the past day as its price has retraced to $3,300. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Upexi also reported an 82% increase in adjusted SOL per share and a 96% return for investors since its April private placement.
Bitcoin has dropped below $104,000, triggering $1.4 billion in liquidations as fear surges, ETF outflows persist, and traders go risk-off.
The bearish momentum is increasing, according to key indicators.
Solana started a fresh decline below the $180 zone. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $175 and might decline further below $165. SOL price started a fresh decline below $180 and $175 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $175 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $191 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $165 or $162. Solana Price Dips Further Solana price failed to remain stable above $185 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $182 and $180 support levels. The price gained bearish momentum below $175. A low was formed at $163, and the price is now consolidating losses with a bearish angle below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $163 low. Solana is now trading below $175 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $170 level. The next major resistance is near the $175 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $163 low. The main resistance could be $182. A successful close above the $182 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $190. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $191 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $175 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $165 zone. The first major support is near the $162 level. A break below the $162 level might send the price toward the $154 support zone. If there is a close below the $154 support, the price could decline toward the $150 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $165 and $162. Major Resistance Levels – $175 and $182.
Amid the market pullback, Solana (SOL) has hit a new local low after its price fell below a crucial support level for the first time in months. Some analysts have suggested that the altcoin is in a healthy retest of a key area, but others warned that the cryptocurrency risks another major correction if the current levels are also lost. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run: Over Or Just Paused? CryptoQuant CEO Presents The Data Solana Risks 30% Correction On Monday, Solana recorded an 8.3% drop after losing the lower boundary of its three-month range. The cryptocurrency has been trading within the $175-$250 levels after the August breakout, hitting a multi-month high of $253 during the September rally. Since then, the altcoin has retraced nearly 35% to the current levels and failed to successfully reclaim the $200 psychological barrier despite multiple attempts. Following the early October correction, when SOL dropped to $168, the price has repeatedly retested the $170-$180 mark as support, bouncing from this area each time. Nonetheless, the recent market volatility, which sent Bitcoin (BTC) back to the $107,000 mark, has dragged Solana below its crucial support zone to a new local low of $165. Amid this performance, some analysts have suggested that SOL’s pullback may not be over, as the price risks another major correction. Analyst Ali Martinez highlighted the cryptocurrency’s macro range between $100-$260, emphasizing that Solana must reclaim $200 to show strength and potentially target the range highs. He previously affirmed that a confirmed breakdown from the $180 level would set the stage for further losses. Per the chart, the next support level sits around the $158 area, which marks the mid-zone of the macro range and a key support and resistance level throughout the early Q3 run and Last November’s breakout. However, the analyst considers that the next crucial support actually “sits much lower.” As he explained, if Solana fails to bounce from the current levels and reclaim $180, it could face a 30% pullback to $115. Meanwhile, analyst DonAlt affirmed that “It’s probably wise to have a bearish bias between here and $210 and then aggressively flip if SOL manages to flip the $210 resistance.” Investor Bet On SOL’s Long-Term Performance Despite the bearish outlooks, some have suggested that SOL is “showing a clean retest setup” within its long-term support. Trader Elite Crypto considers that SOL’s recent pullback “looks like a healthy correction after months of upward movement.” He noted that the cryptocurrency is still holding a major ascending support zone that has served as a crucial bounce point since 2023. Based on this, the market watcher expects Solana’s price to retest the $158 area before the next leg up. “Overall, I am still bullish on SOL,” he affirmed. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley suggested a bullish long-term performance for the leading altcoin. In an X post, he highlighted that the asset management firm “opened a bridge to Solana for many investors” with its recently launched SOL Staked Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Related Reading: Is Crypto ‘Boring’ Now? Bitwise CEO Says The Market Is Changing Notably, the second wave of crypto-based ETFs started trading last week, with the SOL-based investment product recording $400 million of inflows on its first four days. According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, it led “all crypto ETPs by a country mile in weekly flows.” Horsley highlighted that “ETF investors tend to be long term oriented,” signaling that the cryptocurrency is expected to have an overall bullish performance in the future despite the current price action. As of this writing, SOL is trading at $167, a 17% decline in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The weak action happened despite SOL exchange-traded products booking their second strongest weekly inflow on record driven by the new ETFs, CoinShares said.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Solana (SOL) has slipped below the critical $180 mark even as institutional inflows into newly launched Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reached nearly $199 million in just one week. Related Reading: XRP’s Next Earthquake: Billions Set To Flow In, ‘Supply Shock’ Coming—Analyst The Solana price is hovering around $175, marking a 6.4% daily decline and extending a week-long correction that has erased almost 12% of its value. Despite ETFs managed by Bitwise, Grayscale, and 21Shares pushing total assets past $500 million, the influx of institutional capital has yet to stabilize prices. Analysts attribute the weakness to a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets. Although President Trump recently announced a lower tariff imposition, crypto investors remain skeptical, fearing another policy reversal that could trigger a sharp market downturn. SOL's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview Strong Fundamentals Overshadowed by Macroeconomic Fears While the macro instabilities weigh heavily on the Solana price action, SOL’s underlying fundamentals remain strong. The blockchain recently reported annualized revenue of $2.85 billion, growing nearly 30 times faster than Ethereum’s early-stage performance. The network continues to attract developers and corporate partners, including Western Union, which is building a stablecoin on Solana to power global remittances. However, short-term traders remain cautious. Technical indicators reveal that the Solana price is consolidating below major moving averages, with key support around $172 and resistance between $188 and $192. The RSI sits near 41, signaling that the asset is approaching oversold levels, while the MACD divergence suggests waning selling pressure. Still, a sustained rebound remains uncertain without a broader recovery in risk appetite. Bulls Eye $200 in Solana Price as Macro Clouds Clear For now, Solana’s near-term outlook remains bearish-to-neutral. A decisive break below the $172 support could open the door to deeper declines toward $157 or even $142, zones that previously attracted strong buying during October’s correction. Conversely, defending the 200-day moving average at $179.78 and reclaiming $189–$200 could restore short-term bullish momentum. Related Reading: Dogecoin Must Defend This Level To Avoid A $0.07 Meltdown, On-Chain Data Shows Despite near-term volatility, analysts like Lark Davis maintain that Solana is “winning” against Ethereum in speed, scalability, and user growth. Long-term investors remain confident that institutional inflows, coupled with Solana’s expanding ecosystem, will eventually reflect in the Solana price action once global markets stabilize. Cover image from ChatGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview
Investors interpreted Fed Chair Powell's remarks on the likelihood of December rate cuts as hawkish, Head of Research James Butterfill said.
Solana started a fresh decline from the $188 zone. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $180 and might decline further below $175. SOL price started a fresh decline below $185 and $180 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $182 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $192 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start another increase if the bulls defend $175 or $172. Solana Price Dips Again Solana price extended gains above $180 and $182, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL even surpassed $188 before the bears appeared. A high was formed near $189 and the price dropped. There was a move below $185 and $180. A low was formed at $176, and the price is now consolidating losses with a bearish angle below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $176 low. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $192 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $185 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $182 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $176 low. The next major resistance is near the $185 level. The main resistance could be $188. A successful close above the $188 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $192 and the trend line. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. Downside Continuation In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $188 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $175 zone. The first major support is near the $172 level. A break below the $172 level might send the price toward the $165 support zone. If there is a close below the $165 support, the price could decline toward the $150 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $175 and $172. Major Resistance Levels – $188 and $192.
After October’s delays caused by the U.S. government shutdown, ETF issuers are finding new ways to bring spot crypto funds to market.
Solana (SOL) is presently priced around $186, after a rather turbulent display in the past week. While the leading altcoin notably showed a significantly volatile price action, bearish sentiments reigned supreme, resulting in a net 4.37% loss. Interestingly, popular expert Ali Martinez has highlighted a critical price level for Solana investors’ attention amid the current market uncertainty. Related Reading: Bitwise CIO Calls Solana An ‘Explosive’ Two-Way Bet: Here’s Why Bitwise Chief Investment Office To Fly Or Crash? Solana Future Rests On Key Price Point In a recent X post, Martinez dives into the present Solana market structure, highlighting several potential developments tied to the $180 price level. Notably, the daily chart reveals that Solana has been strictly trading in an ascending channel since May 2025, with zero deviations recorded. Importantly, the altcoin has been moving near the lower boundary of this channel, currently around $180, which acts as a pivotal support. This price point also aligns with the 200-day simple moving average, thereby reinforcing its validity. Furthermore, on-chain data from the leading analytics platform Glassnode shows that 24.5 million SOL were purchased at this level, reflecting a high market demand that will likely prevent further price incursion upon a retest. Looking at Martinez’s analysis, a consistent price hold above $180 retains the validity of the ascending channel and presents a setup for a potential price gain to $230, with further price targets at $290. However, if an overwhelming bearish pressure pushes Solana below $180, investors can expect a further decline to around $115, while a potential crash to $50 is also feasible. Therefore, Solana’s behavior at $180 presents a possible 56% gain or 72% loss from current market prices. Related Reading: Bitcoin October Slump: Fourth Worst On Record Since 2013, Per Fortune Analysis Solana Market Overview At press time, Solana (SOL) is trading at $185, up 4.57% over the past 24 hours. Despite the daily rebound, its monthly performance remains negative, with a 14.27% decline highlighting the broader weakness seen in the last week. In a notable development, Bitwise launched the first-ever Solana Spot ETF on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this week, marking a major milestone for altcoins. The achievement was quickly followed by Grayscale, which introduced its own Grayscale Solana Trust, further signaling growing institutional interest in Solana. This week’s events represent a significant step toward broadening institutional access to Solana and other altcoins, paving the way for deeper market participation beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to SoSoValue data, the two newly launched ETFs have already attracted strong demand, recording $154.73 million in net inflows and $439.97 million in net assets within the first three trading days. Meanwhile, several other Solana-linked ETFs are reportedly in the pipeline, including the Canary Solana ETF, VanEck Solana Trust, and CoinShares Solana ETF, all currently awaiting SEC approval. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
Sam Bankman-Fried is again challenging the core narrative of his downfall: that FTX was insolvent when it collapsed in November 2022. In a 15-page report written from prison and dated Sept. 30, the convicted founder claimed the exchange “was never insolvent” but merely trapped in a “liquidity crisis” after customers pulled $5 billion in two […]
The post New prison report flouts claim FTX could have repaid customers from $25B in assets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan is now applying his long-standing Bitcoin framework to Solana — and he’s calling the setup “explosive.” In an October 29 memo, Hougan says the best trades in crypto are the ones where you get “two ways to win” with one position. For Bitcoin, he defines those two bets as: “1) The global ‘store of value’ market will grow. 2) Bitcoin will take an increasing share of that market.” He says only one of those outcomes has to be true for Bitcoin to work. Hougan sizes that “store of value” market at roughly $27.5 trillion today, including about $25 trillion in gold and $2.5 trillion in Bitcoin. He argues investors focus too much on Bitcoin replacing gold and not enough on the overall market itself expanding. Related Reading: Solana Eyes $210 Before Its Next Major Move—Uptrend Or Fakeout Ahead? He notes that this market has already grown by roughly 10x in the last 20 years, from under $3 trillion in 2005 to $27.5 trillion today. In his view, if that repeats, Bitcoin can 10x without needing to fully displace gold. If, on top of that, Bitcoin also closes the gap with gold and ends up with half of the total store-of-value market, “every bitcoin would be worth $6.5 million.” He adds, “I’m not saying that will happen,” but he uses the math to show how powerful the dual-bet structure can be. Solana’s Dual Growth Could Mirror Bitcoin Hougan now argues Solana fits the same model. “When I invest in Solana, I am also making two bets at once,” he writes. Those two bets are: “1) The stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure market will grow. 2) Solana will win an increasing share of that market.” He defines that market as the set of blockchains that power stablecoin payments and asset tokenization today. He names Ethereum as “the market leader,” and lists Tron, Solana, and Binance Smart Chain as major challengers in stablecoins. Together, he says, those networks represent $768 billion in market value. Solana’s share of that is $107 billion, or roughly 14%. For Hougan, that is the opening. He says he has “a lot of confidence that the stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure market will grow,” and argues most people “significantly underestimate how much these technologies will remake markets.” His long-run claim is blunt: “Over time, I suspect nearly all payments will be in stablecoins and nearly all assets will be tokenized.” If that plays out, “the blockchains that facilitate this growth will be extremely valuable.” He calls it “easy to imagine this market growing by 10x or more.” Related Reading: Bitwise CIO Predicts Solana Staking ETF Will Be ‘Huge’ As First Day Volume Hits $56M The second part, in his view, is Solana’s ability to capture more of that expansion. He calls Solana “fast” and “user-friendly,” backed by a community with a “ship-fast attitude.” He also notes that Solana is still “playing catch-up” in winning institutional mandates, but says that is starting to change. As an example, he cites Western Union’s announced stablecoin effort this week, and points out that Western Union chose Solana as the underlying blockchain. Hougan’s argument is that if the overall market for stablecoin settlement and tokenized assets 10xes, and Solana grows its share of that market from 14%, the result is not linear — it compounds. “If I’m right,” he writes, “the combination of a growing market and a growing share of that market will be explosive for Solana. Just as with bitcoin.” He closes with a note on positioning. Crypto, he says, rewards humility because “even the most seasoned experts don’t know exactly how things will play out.” But he says you can still tilt odds in your favor by owning assets that embed two high-conviction bets at once. In his view, Bitcoin already fits that profile. Solana now does too. At press time, SOL traded at $186. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The open interest in XRP and Solana (SOL) futures and options has reached a record $3 billion on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). According to the CME data, this remarkable milestone was reached during Monday’s session, which saw both XRP and Solana reach their highest level of participation. Both cryptocurrencies have gained traction among institutional investors, who are now treating XRP and Solana as serious alternatives to Bitcoin and Ethereum in the derivatives market. CME’s Record $3 Billion Milestone Data from CME Group reveals that open interest in XRP and Solana futures has climbed to about $3 billion in total value. The figure captures the total capital tied up in active contracts, serving as one of the best indicators of investor activity and confidence. Related Reading: Why This Analyst Is More Bullish On XRP Over Ethereum For The Short-Term CME data shows that around 9,900 XRP contracts and 17,400 Solana futures contracts were opened during this surge of high activity, including both standard and micro versions. This achievement comes less than a year after CME introduced these products. Solana futures launched in March 2025 and quickly rose to prominence, followed by XRP futures in May. Both have now joined the ranks of the exchange’s most traded crypto derivatives, competing directly with Bitcoin and Ethereum futures. This record milestone is part of a growing interest in its digital currency instruments. Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX, and Alternative Products at CME, noted that the exchange has witnessed intense client demand for nonstop trading. In response, the CME Group had revealed plans to make cryptocurrency futures and options available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week, starting from early 2026, although pending approval. The increase in open interest highlights how XRP and Solana now dominate the altcoin derivatives scene on CME. Solana futures surpassed $1 billion in open interest by August 2025, just five months after their launch, while XRP futures achieved the same within three months. Recent data shows that XRP futures on the CME reached a notional volume of $26.9 billion in October and over 567,000 contracts traded within six months of trading. Institutional Interest In XRP And Solana The record in open interest follows CME’s introduction of options on XRP and Solana futures to expand its cryptocurrency derivatives portfolio beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. This expansion allows traders to access options on SOL, Micro-SOL, XRP, and Micro-XRP futures, each offering daily, monthly, and quarterly expirations to meet different trading strategies. Related Reading: Ethereum and Solana Price Ready To Send Hard? Legendary Analyst Says It’s Time To Pay Attention The expansion also points to the growing sophistication of institutional participation in Solana and XRP derivatives. The first XRP options trade was executed on October 12 between Wintermute and Superstate. The first trade for options on SOL futures was executed on Monday, October 13, between Cumberland DRW and Galaxy. Featured image from Medium, chart from Tradingview.com
One onchain observer noted a large transaction by Jump Crypto, speculating that the crypto firm might be rotating SOL into BTC, perhaps weighing on sentiment.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Solana exhibits an on-chain pattern that appears bearish at first glance but becomes constructive when considered alongside capital flows into regulated investment products. Over the past month, early Solana holders, investors who accumulated during quieter market phases, have begun moving older coins back into circulation. For context, Arkham Intelligence analyst Emmett Gallic reported on Oct. […]
The post Whales awaken as old SOL hits exchanges but $117M ETF inflows soak up supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Solana is well-positioned to capture a growing share of the stablecoin and tokenization boom, the investment firm said.
Hougan argued that Solana benefits from both the growth of stablecoin and tokenization markets and its expanding share within them.
Grayscale's new U.S. spot Solana ETF, GSOL, registered $1.4 million in net inflows on its Oct. 29 trading debut.
Grayscale Investments kicked off trading of a new Solana-focused ETF on Wednesday, adding a staking feature that passes network rewards to investors. Related Reading: Avalanche Expands In Asia — Japan’s Biggest Card Processor Joins The Network The fund, now listed on NYSE Arca as the Grayscale Solana Trust ETF (GSOL), was converted from a closed-end vehicle that first launched in 2021. From Closed-End Trust To ETF According to Grayscale, the move makes the firm one of the largest Solana exchange-traded product managers in the US by assets under management. The converted ETF lets ordinary brokerage accounts hold SOL exposure while receiving staking rewards tied to the network. Inkoo Kang, Grayscale’s Senior Vice President of ETFs, said the launch shows the firm’s belief that digital assets should sit alongside stocks and bonds in modern portfolios. Introducing Grayscale Solana Trust ETF (Ticker: $GSOL), offering investors exposure to @Solana $SOL, one of the fastest-growing digital assets. $GSOL features: ⚡ Convenient Solana exposure paired with staking benefits. ???? Exposure to a high-speed, low-cost blockchain.… pic.twitter.com/TgVNlhqBPO — Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 29, 2025 Competition Increased This Week Based on reports, Grayscale is not alone. Bitwise rolled out its own Solana ETF on the New York Stock Exchange one day earlier. Canary also listed Litecoin and HBAR ETFs on Nasdaq on Tuesday. Those moves came amid strong interest from asset managers to offer regulated crypto funds that give investors straightforward access to tokens without direct custody. ????JUST IN: $GSOL, the first Grayscale Solana Trust ETF with staking, goes live on @NYSE Arca, offering U.S. investors spot @Solana exposure and staking rewards under newly approved SEC listing standards. pic.twitter.com/eTzVP9Kb1X — SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) October 29, 2025 Regulatory Timing And Guidance These ETF launches happened while the US government was partially shut down and some SEC staff were furloughed. Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, said staking-enabled funds offer more than simple price exposure; participants can help secure the network, support developer work, and earn rewards. The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance permitting firms to file S-1 registration statements without a delaying amendment, which lets certain funds take effect automatically within 20 days of filing. The SEC had also approved updated listing standards for commodity-based trust shares shortly before the staffing disruption, a step that helped speed up approvals for dozens of pending crypto ETF applications. What This Means For Solana Holders Solana has consistently cemented its status among the powerhouse tokens in terms of market valuation, taking the sixth spot, according to CoinMarketCap. Related Reading: Dogecoin Ignites — 60% Volume Boom Teases Potential Rally Based on reports, the new listings did not include full details on fee levels, which validators will be used for staking, or how staking rewards will be split after expenses. Those operational questions matter to investors weighing net returns and counterparty risk. Trading on NYSE Arca does mean easier access through brokerages, but the finer points of how staking is run will shape how attractive GSOL becomes versus other Solana products. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
Solana failed to stay above $198 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $195 and might find bids near the $188 zone. SOL price started a downside correction below $198 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $195 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $200 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $188 zone. Solana Price Approaches Support Solana price failed to surpass $205 and started a downside correction, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL dipped below $200 and $198 to enter a short-term bearish zone. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $177 swing low to the $205 high. However, the bulls are active near the $192 support. Besides, there is a declining channel forming with resistance at $200 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $195 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $198 level. The next major resistance is near the $200 level. The main resistance could be $205. A successful close above the $205 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $220. Any more gains might send the price toward the $225 level. Downside Break In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $198 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $192 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $177 swing low to the $205 high. The first major support is near the $188 level. A break below the $188 level might send the price toward the $184 support zone. If there is a close below the $184 support, the price could decline toward the $177 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $192 and $188. Major Resistance Levels – $198 and $200.
For years, Solana was seen as crypto’s fast but fragile alternative to Ethereum, which was admired for its speed but dismissed as untested. However, that perception shifted dramatically this week. Record launch On Oct. 28, Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) debuted with $69 million in first-day inflows, the strongest launch among roughly 850 ETFs introduced […]
The post How Solana’s ETF success will propel SOL price to new heights above $500 appeared first on CryptoSlate.