There's excitement as the first Solana ETF launches in June, and speculation about what that means for SOL and the broader crypto marketplace abounds. Along with institutional investors considering blockchain assets, a Solana ETF could inject fresh capital into the environment and push SOL to new heights.

Solana (SOL) has shown remarkable price resilience despite a flurry of significant whale activity. Recently, five major whale accounts unstaked a combined 5.52 million SOL, worth around $810 million, and simultaneously, 3.54 million SOL (valued at approximately $516 million) was deposited into Coinbase Prime.

Whale behavior in the Solana market is causing yet another ruckus, but in a good way. The token's value climbed 9%, reaching roughly $137.

Berachain price retraced 8% to $8 on March 1, after booking 35% gains in the last three days of February. The impressive rally came amid a broader market downturn, making BERA one of the best-performing assets of the week.

With the price of Solana (SOL -4.38%) crashing by 34% in the past 30 days, many investors are either looking for the exit or already well on their way out the door. Rocked by scandals connected to coins on the Solana platform and facing down a few macroeconomic headwinds, it's obvious that Solana's seas might be rough for a while.

The popular Ethereum (ETH)-focused crypto wallet MetaMask plans to introduce native Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) support in the coming months. MetaMask announced this week that Solana would be added in May, which represents the wallet's first native non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support. The project plans to add Bitcoin compatibility sometime in Q3.

The crypto market demonstrates signs of recovery while XRP Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) attract investor's interest. Rising market sentiment prompts investors to follow key support and resistance levels because they need those indicators to predict upcoming price changes.

As Solana (SOL) faces market challenges, a new contender is capturing investor attention with its strong fundamentals and high-growth potential. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending protocol, is quickly gaining recognition for its structured financial model and utility-driven demand. Currently in its presale phase at just $0.

With Solana's (SOL -3.12%) price limping around the $136 mark after a stunning collapse of 44% over the last three months, even the coin's longtime investors are shaken. And, with downside catalysts looming in the next few weeks, many investors are feeling especially gloomy about the next few quarters.

The crypto market has rebounded as weekend volatility pushed the prices up. Solana (SOL) price bounced with a strong 10% gain before resuming the downtrend.

Solana meme coins have started the month well, soaring by double digits as crypto investors bought the dip. The total market cap of all Solana (SOL) meme coins tracked by CoinGecko rose by more than 4.5% to over $9.04 billion.

The financial services titan CME Group says it's launching new futures contracts based on the smart contract platform Solana (SOL) in March.

Solana (SOL) experienced a sudden price surge amid a period of market turbulence. As Bitcoin struggled to regain ground and breach resistance levels, Solana defied expectations with a sharp rally, largely driven by substantial whale movements.

Solana cofounder Anatoly Yakovenko says Bitcoin (BTC) has zero intrinsic value compared to other assets. His tirade against the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has triggered polarizing reactions in the ecosystem with a cross section taking swipes at Solana.

Solana is bonding like a cat escaping the downpour, but the storm of March 1st is approaching, ready to clip its wings.

Whales unstaked 5.52M SOL, fueling speculation about Solana's price trend.

Solana is set to release 11.2 million SOL tokens today, valued at approximately $1.57 billion. This unlock is part of the ongoing bankruptcy process for the defunct FTX exchange.

Arthur, the founder of DeFiance Capital, has expressed strong confidence in Solana (SOL), revealing that he recently acquired the token through an over-the-counter (OTC) transaction at a price of $64. These purchases came at a time when Solana's price reflected a rise of 5%.

The new month is opening up to a bullish crypto setup with altcoins like Solana (SOL) in the spotlight. Solana is undergoing an intense rebound after a massive price drawdown that saw it drop as low as $125.74 over the past week.

SOL's price has recovered somewhat, but are more gains on the way?

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez is warning that a top memecoin could plunge significantly amid the market downturn.

CME Group, a global leader in derivatives markets, announced plans to introduce Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, pending regulatory approval. The new contracts will include a smaller 25 SOL contract and a larger 500 SOL contract, offering traders flexible options to manage cryptocurrency price risk.

Solana (SOL) has been making waves in the crypto market due to its high demand, price rallies, and some downtrends. Recently, altcoin faced one of the biggest declines in the broader crypto market crash.

Solana gained huge attention, surpassing the activity of dominant chains like Ethereum. Meanwhile, the rising dominance of memecoins raised some concerns, as a couple of rug pulls adversely impacted the SOL price rally. The selling pressure escalated heavily over the token, which prevented the bulls from reviving a notable rebound.

Jito (JTO), a token developed within the Solana ecosystem, has been gaining attention due to its role in liquid staking and its growing adoption. As the Solana blockchain has faced challenges, Jito's unique features have positioned it as an essential player in the ecosystem.

CME Group, the largest global platform for derivatives trading, is preparing to introduce Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, pending regulatory approval.

Crypto prices today (March 1) have reignited a bullish market sentiment among traders and investors globally, illustrating signs of recovery. Bitcoin (BTC) price gained nearly 8% in the past 24 hours.

A new digital currency is grabbing the interest of industry veterans. Rumors that it could be — the next big thing.

On-chain data shows Solana is hovering around its Realized Price right now, a level that has historically served as the boundary for major trend shifts. Solana Has Plunged To The Realized Price Recently In a new post on X, CryptoVizArt.

Ethereum price closed trading at $2,200 mark on Friday, closing February 2025 with 33% losses. On-chain data suggests Ethereum ETFs influence on the market downtrend could intensify as fresh altcoin ETF approvals edge closer.

On February 28, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group announced it would launch Solana (SOL) Futures pending a review by United States financial regulators.

Solana price experienced a sharp decline, reaching a multi-month low of $126.15. This represented a 57% drop from its highest value this year.

Amid a prolonged dip and varied ecosystem issues, SOL needs a big turnaround.

Solana (SOL) is facing significant volatility, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) falling below $9 billion for the first time since November 2024. This decline has raised concerns about user confidence within the ecosystem.

Cryptocurrencies have had an incredible run over the past few months, but that's coming to an end as many altcoins are crashing this week.

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In a significant development among major crypto wallets, MetaMask is stepping up its compatibility game. The Ethereum-supporting software is now expanding its horizons to support Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), a move expected to increase user flexibility and engagement.

Solana outperformed most cryptocurrencies Friday as most cryptocurrencies sank further into negative territory. Notably, SOL emerged as the best performer among the top 10 crypto assets over the last 24 hours.

CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, will introduce cash-settled solana (SOL) futures on March 17, 2025, pending regulatory approval, offering micro (25 SOL) and standard (500 SOL) contracts to cater to retail and institutional traders.

Solana price may have bottomed at $125, but large SOL token locks starting on March 1 will be the deciding factor.

MetaMask's expansion from Ethereum will include not just Bitcoin, as Decrypt previously reported, but also Solana. Here's when.

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has refuted claims that it has been dumping some Solana in the wake of the latest market downturn. The rumours emanated from users who saw Arkham Intelligence's report on February 24 that showed Binance transferred roughly 103,570 SOL and 25,000 ETH to the market maker Wintermute.

In a notable development for the cryptocurrency sector, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group recently announced the launch of Solana futures contracts. This strategic move, driven by increasing client demand, led to a consequential rise in Solana's price, underscoring the market's positive reception of the advancement and its implications for broader institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies.

Solana (SOL) is trading at its lowest price level since September 2024, as the entire crypto market struggles with fear and intense selling pressure. Solana has lost over 55% of its value in less than six weeks, erasing the gains from its post-election rally and raising concerns among investors about a potential prolonged downtrend.

CME Group revealed the Solana (SOL) futures launch on Mar. 17, pending regulatory approval, citing increasing client demand. Nate Geraci, CEO of The ETF Store, noted that the development “definitely bodes well” for SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) prospects.

CME Group will launch Solana futures on March 17, pending regulatory approval. The contracts will be cash-settled and available in two sizes. This addition expands CME's crypto derivatives offerings, which have seen increased trading activity. The post CME Group to Introduce Solana Futures on March 17, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

CME Group to launch Solana futures on March 17, pending CFTC approval