Solana

Solana is an open source project implementing a new, high-performance, permissionless blockchain. Solana is a general purpose blockchain similar to Ethereum. End user applications as of now include decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFT), marketplaces, games, and more. It aims to improve scalability by introducing a proof-of-history (PoH) consensus combined with the underlying proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus of the blockchain.

The SEC acknowledged an application for a spot Solana ETF on Thursday, signaling that the agency's framework for crypto products may shift.

Will Solana ETFs Join Bitcoin and Ethereum? Experts Say SEC Just Entered 'New Territory'

Ethereum (ETH) rival Solana (SOL) could skyrocket to $520 by the end of 2025, according to analysts at the asset management firm VanEck. With SOL trading at $191.43 at time of writing, that would represent an increase of more than 171%.

Solana (SOL) Primed To Skyrocket 171% This Year, Predict VanEck Analysts – Here's Why

Asset manager Vaneck projects solana (SOL) will reach $520 by the end of 2025, driven by its growing dominance in the smart contract platform market, despite the cryptocurrency's recent 15.8% seven-day decline. Vaneck Analysts—Solana Price Could Soar Over 160% by 2025 as M2 Growth Fuels Crypto Rally Solana (SOL) traded at $198.

Vaneck Forecasts Solana to Hit $520 by End of 2025 Despite Recent Slump

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF issuer VanEck is bullish on Solana due in part to growing popularity, which has come amid increased stability.

Solana Price Will Surge to $520 This Year, Says VanEck—Here's Why

Asset manager VanEck has projected a price target of $520 for Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) by the end of 2025, citing its rising market share within the smart contract platform sector. What Happened: The asset manager's forecast is based on an analysis of U.S. M2 money supply growth and its correlation with overall crypto market capitalization.

Solana To $520 By End Of 2025, VanEck Predicts

The firm said Solana's share in the smart-contract platform market may expand from 15% to 22% this year.

VanEck predicts Solana price could hit $520 by year-end

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Ethereum has been struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin and Solana.

Galaxy's Novogratz Says Ethereum Sentiment is 'Unbelievably Bearish' as ETH Lags Behind Bitcoin and Solana

Pudgy Penguins recently burned over $150 million in unclaimed Solana tokens after ending its PENGU token claim earlier than expected.

Pudgy Penguins Burns $150 Million in Unclaimed Solana Tokens, PENGU Price Drops by 8%

VanEck predicts M2 money supply will grow to $22.3 trillion by 2025 from the current $21.5 trillion, boosting crypto markets and top tokens such as SOL.

Solana's SOL Could Hit $520 by 2025-End, VanEck Says

The SEC is accepting comments on the proposal for 21 days following its publication in the Federal Register.

SEC advances Grayscale's Solana ETF proposal following 19b-4, seeks public input

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The Commission acknowledged several applications for crypto exchange-traded funds on Thursday, a move that ties the regulator to a strict timeline for approval or denial.

SEC Seems Ready to Advance XRP, Litecoin, Solana ETF Applications

Ethereum‘s (CRYPTO: ETH) dominance in the cryptocurrency space is facing a significant challenge, with analysts at JPMorgan suggesting that increased competition from rival blockchains is eroding its market share and threatening its long-term prospects. What Happened: According to a report led by JPMorgan's managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, ETH has underperformed both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and a range of alternative cryptocurrencies since the recent U.S. election, signaling a worrying trend for investors, The Block reported on Thursday.

Ethereum Faces 'Intense Competition' From Solana, Struggles To Compete With Bitcoin: JPMorgan

The top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap have been trading sideways, with no significant price moves over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

Solana Meme Coins TRUMP, VINE, and FARTBOY See Double-Digit Gains as Market Stays Stagnant

In a series of now-deleted posts, Jupiter's X account promoted what appeared to be a scam memecoin with the ticker $MEOW.

Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter's X account hacked, promotes fake memecoin

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Jason Pizzino believes three top altcoins may be forming bullish reversals after the market's correction. In a new video, Pizzino tells his 348,000 YouTube subscribers that Ethereum (ETH) may soon regain $3,000 as support after bouncing off of a low of around $2,100.

Ethereum, Solana and XRP Likely Forming Reversals, According to Crypto Analyst Jason Pizzino

As of Jan. 31, Sol Strategies and its subsidiaries held an aggregate of 189,968 SOL, valued at nearly $41 million.

Sol Strategies boosts Solana holdings with latest 190,000 SOL purchase

Sol Strategies has strengthened its validator operations and SOL holdings, acquiring an additional 40,300 SOL worth $9.93 million. Expansion of SOL Holdings and Validator Operations Remain Key for Sol Strategies Sol Strategies Inc., a publicly traded Canadian firm focused on the Solana blockchain, has announced significant validator growth and expanded SOL holdings. Between Jan.

Sol Strategies Expands SOL Holdings With 40,300 SOL Acquisition

The Canadian investment company, led by former Valkyrie Investments co-founder Leah Wald, has also acquired validators on other blockchains and holds some BTC.

Sol Strategies Bolsters Solana Holdings to Near 190,000 SOL Worth More Than $40M

Cryptocurrency analysts of Coinidol.com report, Solana (SOL) has been trading above the 21-day SMA support since January 27.

Solana Slumps Below $230 As Selling Pressure Returns

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Following President Donald Trump's recent tariff announcement, global markets are in turmoil, with U.S. stock futures dropping significantly.

Crypto Market Turmoil Hits Meme Coins Hard, But Solana Tokens Like Dogwifhat and Fartcoin See Surge

Bitcoin, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies rebounded on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to delay the 25% tariffs.

Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP Rebound After U.S. and Mexico Pause Trade Tariffs for One Month

Ethereum and Solana rebounded sharply from weekend lows after the U.S. halted trade penalties, with AI tokens providing additional momentum.

Ethereum, Solana Rebound as Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada

A closely followed crypto strategist is warning that layer-1 protocol Solana (SOL) may be on the verge of a severe corrective move. Analyst Ali Martinez tells his 122,400 followers on the social media platform X that Solana is in danger of plunging to levels last seen in October of 2024.

Crypto Strategist Warns Solana (SOL) Could Witness 39% ‘Imminent' Drop – Here's His Outlook

Trump and Sheinbaum agreed to immediately pause the tariffs for one month, during which there will be further negotiations.

Bitcoin, solana lead crypto market rebound as US and Mexico pause tariff threats for one month

Meme coin traders have still found opportunities to flip a profit on these Solana meme coins amid major market turmoil—even while the vibes are way down.

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