Solana (SOL) is once again back in the spotlight as bullish momentum returns to the crypto market. After briefly touching $212 last week, the altcoin retraced to around $209 but has held strong, sparking renewed optimism among traders.
Analysts now see a potential rally toward the $250 level, supported by growing institutional flows and speculation around a Solana spot ETF.
Bitget Wallet’s CMO Jamie Elkaleh noted that “ETF conversations around SOL are further amplifying interest,” pointing to the more favorable regulatory tone emerging in the U.S.
Market watchers believe a Solana ETF could drive adoption at scale, positioning SOL as one of the strongest altcoins to buy ahead of the next wave of institutional products.
Solana ETF Buzz Fuels Momentum for Altcoins
Solana isn’t the only digital asset grabbing attention. Wall Street analysts increasingly expect the U.S. SEC to broaden ETF approvals beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Among the top contenders are Solana, XRP, and Cardano, three coins that already boast high liquidity and established derivatives markets.
Bloomberg’s James Seyffart suggested that assets like Solana and XRP are “well-positioned to qualify under existing listing rules,” with institutional demand likely to surge once funds launch.
If approved, the introduction of a Solana ETF could trigger a demand shock, unlocking new inflows and strengthening its long-term market structure.
Why Traders Are Watching SOL Closely
Beyond ETF speculation, Solana’s on-chain growth continues to capture attention. The network recently hit a milestone with Real World Assets (RWAs) surpassing $500 million, underscoring growing institutional adoption of tokenized traditional assets.
At the same time, Solana has maintained strong trading activity, with daily DEX volume reaching nearly $7.93 billion, even outpacing Ethereum.
On the technical front, SOL is showing signs of resilience. Trading at around $209.30, the token sits comfortably above key moving averages, with the 7-day SMA at $206.70 providing immediate support.
Analysts are watching the $218 resistance level closely, as a breakout could open the door to higher targets between $230 and $250. The RSI at 56.27 points to sustainable momentum with room for further upside before reaching overbought territory.
While short-term signals like a slightly bearish MACD histogram suggest caution, traders remain confident that Solana’s strengthening fundamentals, combined with ETF anticipation, could fuel the next major rally.
Cover image from ChatGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview
