Investment giant VanEck has projected Solana (SOL) could hit $520 by the end of 2025, marking a 165% increase from its current price of $195.5. The firms autoregressive model estimates Solanas market cap will soar to $250 billion, based on 486 million circulating tokens.

The push for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to gain ground as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) filed a 19b-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade XRP ETFs from several major asset managers. This development follows the SEC's acknowledgment of Grayscale's filings for Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC) ETFs, marking an important step in the broader acceptance of digital asset investment products.

Charles Hoskinson, founder of the Cardano blockchain, delivered an extensive live stream update outlining a major push toward decentralized governance. Hoskinson discussed the status of Cardano's ongoing constitutional ratification, introduced details of a forthcoming roadmap, and explained a proposed budget overhaul—all aimed at ensuring that Cardano evolves without a centralized executive branch.

Bitcoin's attempt and subsequent failure to reach $100K has made it clear that the market will continue to be volatile. Most heartbreaking of the losses is Solana's failure to maintain support above the $200 level, which is due to the 2.52% drop it has experienced within the last 24 hours.

Cardano has shown resilience above key support levels, indicating possible upward movement. Explore the latest trends, technical analysis, and social sentiment influencing ADA's performance.

Solana (SOL) price has seen strong corrections over the past week, dropping 17% and falling below the $100 billion market cap. The Ichimoku Cloud chart indicates that bearish momentum remains dominant, with SOL trading below key trend indicators and reflecting downside pressure.

This comes following the successes of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the last year.

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The cryptocurrency market has seen increased volatility, with existing giants like ETH and ADA hitting monthly lows that have got investors wondering if they are still reliable investments.

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

Regulatory hurdles and legal challenges may slow Solana ETF progress, but institutional interest could pressure a shift in SEC policies. The post Polymarket forecasts slim 35% chance of Solana ETF approval before July 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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%.

Bitcoin and most altcoins pulled back this week, while the crypto fear and greed index slipped into the fear zone. Ethereum (ETH) dropped to a low of $2,100, down by over 47% from its highest level this year.

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.

Both Solana and XRP have growing ETF applications, regulatory challenges and a fight for institutional acceptance. Who has the edge?

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

The SEC officially acknowledges Grayscale's Solana ETF proposal, opening it for public feedback. This marks the first time a Solana ETF filing has been recognized, signaling a possible shift in regulatory stance. With analysts assessing its impact, the ETF's approval process could shape the future of Solana investments. The post SEC Acknowledges Amendment for Grayscale Spot Solana ETF Application appeared first on Cryptonews.

Virtune, a Swedish crypto asset manager, has launched new exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Finland, giving investors easy access to Avalanche (AVAX) and Cardano (ADA). Virtune CEO Christopher Kock described the new products as timely, pointing at the growing demand.

The cryptocurrency market has been plunged into a decline this week, with global crypto market capitalization dropping by 11% in the past seven days.

Another day, another batch of fresh tokens making their way onto Coinbase's roadmap. This time, the U.S.-based exchange has added three new cryptocurrencies to the mix: Morpho (MORPHO), Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) and Popcat (POPCAT).

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Cardano (ADA) price remains in bearish this week as many crypto investors have embraced a cautious tone. Bitcoin (BTC) crashed below the support at $100k and the falling fear and greed index has not helped.

Bitcoin (BTC) dived back into the red as momentum stalled around the $99,000 price level and fell to a low of $95,891 before recovering and moving to its current level. The flagship cryptocurrency is down almost 1% as it oscillates between $95,000 and $99,000, nearly 11% below its all-time high as it struggles to reclaim $100,000.

For the first time, the SEC engages with a Solana ETF proposal, raising hopes for a thaw in its historically tough stance on crypto.

The price of Berachain (BERA) has risen by as much as 71% overnight, with the new proof-of-liquidity network aiming to become a rival to Solana and Ethereum. The post Berachain's BERA Airdrop Surges 71% – Can it Overtake Solana? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana (SOL) has seen significant growth over the past five years — but the digital asset's price action has been quite volatile since the start of 2025.

Bulls have failed to seize the initiative today, according to CoinMarketCap.

Solana's native cryptocurrency SOL staged an impressive 20% rebound after plummeting to $187 lows on February 3. However, SOL remains 32.7% below its all-time high from Jan. 19 despite recovering slightly above $199.

An analyst called Altstreet Bets forecasts the price of Solana (SOL) could drop to $100 in the coming weeks. The analyst had predicted SOL's downfall in 2021. On the other hand, Cardano (ADA) and IntelMarkets (INTL) could be set for a massive uptrend in the coming months.

Solana price-taking support at 200 days EMA. VanEck gave their bold predictions for SOL price amid the growing SCP market.

VanEck, a global investment management firm with a nearly 70-year history and a strong reputation in the exchange-traded funds (ETF) arena, has issued a striking price target for Solana (SOL). In a post shared on X on January 6, the New York-based firm projected Solana's value to soar to $520 by the end of 2025.

Solana (SOL) continues to struggle this week as buyers remain on the sidelines. Bitcoin's (BTC) sideways movement also does not help, suggesting potential consolidation in the short-term.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced one of its most severe liquidations in history, wiping out $2.24 billion in value within 24 hours, with total estimates reaching as high as $10 billion.

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.

Cardano price has experienced a 23% decline in the past week moving into the oversold territory hinting the possibility of a bounce back to $1.0.

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Solana faces downward pressure but shows signs of a potential rebound. Explore key technical indicators and market sentiment to understand SOL's next move.

VanEck forecasts an over 3% growth for the M2 money supply within this year.

Solana (SOL) is looking to regain its bullish momentum, aiming for a potential target of $350. The altcoin has remained resilient near the $200 mark, despite a slight 1.12% dip over the past 24 hours.

The SEC has taken a key step toward approving a spot Litecoin ETF, while Solana sees record-breaking growth and Remittix aims to disrupt the $190 trillion payment sector. #partnercontent

It seems we've entered an alternate reality because the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), previously firmly anti-crypto, has now acknowledged multiple altcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) applications at once. Namely, the regulator made an update on Grayscale's Solana ($SOL) ETF, which it had rejected last year after calling the asset a security.

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

SOL nears crucial breakout challenging the descending channel. A break above $200 could drive prices to $216.90 and beyond, while failure may lead to retesting $173.42.

A step signals potential approval amid growing expectations for crypto-friendly regulations.

It's no secret that investing in cryptocurrency can be a great way to build wealth, even if it requires a lot of risk tolerance and the ability to ride out periods of considerable volatility. For instance, if you invested $2,000 in Solana (SOL -3.34%) in February 2021, you would be sitting on about $75,500 today.

VanEck forecasts SOL to reach $520 by end of 2025, driven by projected M2 money supply growth to $22.3T and Solana's expected market share increase to 22% of the smart contract platform market.