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One of the biggest looming questions is will the new administration facilitate the launch of spot ETfs which track the price of Solana.

Solana (SOL) has surged 15% over the past seven days, holding near the $200 mark. Its market cap has risen to $107 billion, overtaking BNB.

Prominent crypto trader Unipcs has argued that Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) flipping Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) this cycle is a real possibility, citing metrics and momentum as reasons for his thesis. What Happened: Unipcs contends that Solana has outperformed Ethereum in transaction volume and on-chain activity, positioning itself as a leader in blockchain adoption.

Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart has reflected on the remarkable success of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs and the potential problems in altcoin ETF approvals in 2025. What Happened: In a recent Blockworks Macro episode, Seyffart pointed out four Bitcoin ETFs now rank in the top 20 ETF launches of all time, with iShares' (NASDAQ:IBIT) leading the way.

Solana (SOL) price jumped up as optimism grows, fueled by ETF speculation and increased altcoin performance.

Phantom announced today that it received $150 million in Series C funding and intends to become the world's largest consumer finance platform.

Bitcoin's chance of hitting a new all-time high has increased, buoyed by expectations of the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve.

Solana price could see significant gains if XRP achieves an ambitious $20 trillion market capitalization. The investors and the analysts are keenly observing this interaction between these two top altcoins by means of reviewing how the possible spikes in the price of XRP can affect other cryptos including Solana.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to move back into the White House on Monday after he officially assumes office, kicking off a flurry of speculation about immediate crypto-relation action, such as support for a U.S. crypto reserve. Benzinga talked to cryptocurrency experts, who are divided on the likelihood of immediate executive orders, but largely bullish on the near-term market outlook.

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, reports suggest his administration is considering adding U.S.-based cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and USDC to a proposed national strategic reserve.

Diese Nachricht kam völlig unerwartet, doch für die Kursentwicklung von Ripple (XRP) und Solana (SOL) könnte sie wirklich alles verändern.

SOL's surge can be attributed to optimism about its potential role in U.S. digital reserve.

Solana price has a strong upward momentum with added propulsion on news of a potential inclusion in a Federal crypto reserve.

The sole plaintiff only lost $231 but is looking to represent a much larger group affected by the Peanut the Squirrel meme coin.

When it comes to investing in cryptocurrencies, the clear No. 1 option is still Bitcoin (BTC 4.92%), which accounts for a whopping 57% of the total market cap of the entire crypto market.

Solana (SOL) has recently experienced a surge in trading activity, gaining 9% in a single day to reclaim the $200 mark—its highest point in a week. This upswing has fueled speculation that the cryptocurrency could target $220 in the short-term, especially as political events like Trump's upcoming inauguration loom.

Solana (SOL) price has risen 8% in the last 24 hours backed by strong whale accumulation and a 52% increase in daily trading volume to $7 billion.

Solana is going to have a stomping 2025. The Solana network is going to get a thorough going-over with the launch of a new and improved network, funded by Solaxy ($SOLX).

With his recent comments, the president-elect of the United States has ignited new discussions in the cryptocurrency sphere. He showed a willingness to incorporate digital assets such as XRP, Solana (SOL), and USDC into the U.S. strategic reserves.

The crypto market seems to be relieved ever since the appointment of Donald Trump as the new POTUS. Frank Chaparro, an early Bitcoin investor, calls this an end of 4 years of regulatory “harassment” and “terror,” which was blatant under the Biden administration.

TL;DR The global crypto market has reached a milestone of $3.6 trillion in market capitalization, driven by significant gains in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana. Bitcoin has surpassed the $101,000 mark, reaching a high of $102,164, fueled by a fresh buy announcement from MicroStrategy and favorable macroeconomic factors.

Bitwise report projects Solana could reach $6,636 by 2030 in its bull case scenario, based on strong network metrics, growing adoption, and technological capabilities.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is predicting a triple-digit rally for XRP as he offers his insight on two other altcoins. Martinez tells his 113,700 followers on the social media platform X that XRP could skyrocket by 200% from the current level.

Thanks to mechanisms like MEV (Maximum Extractable Value), earning SOL has become a much sweeter deal. In Q4-2024 alone, Jito Tips—a measure of MEV—brought in a whopping $430 million (or 2.1 million SOL).

The crypto market capitalization pushed above $3.50 trillion on Thursday after rising 2.29%, an increase of over $150 billion in 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) continued its upward trajectory, briefly reaching $102,000 before a marginal drop to its current level of $101,482.

Solana holding company Sol Strategies (CSE:HODL OTC:CYFRF) announces the launch of its new Solana mobile staking application. Stock blasts 27% higher. The post Sol Strategies Stock Price Blasts 27% Higher After Launch of Solana Mobile Staking App appeared first on Cryptonews.

Prices of SOL and XRP jumped when the New York Post published the rumor on Thursday. SOL, XRP, and USDC Might Join Bitcoin in a Newly Conceived Strategic Crypto Reserve Donald Trump is not a Bitcoin maximalist, he just rubs elbows with them.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) While altcoins such as XRP, SOL, and BNB have made new records since November 2024, Ethereum continues to struggle with a modest 3% price increase this week.

Solana's potential for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. could face significant delays, possibly not launching until 2026.

Bitwise Europe has set forth a positive projection for Solana, suggesting a large price uptick with the potential to reach $6,636 by 2030.

A recent report by crypto index fund management firm Bitwise outlines varying price projections for Solana (SOL) based on its adoption and scalability improvements. According to the report, the ‘bull case' scenario could see SOL's price soar to $6,636 by 2030.

Multicoin Capital has proposed a variable-rate token emission model for Solana, aiming to reduce inflation and stabilize the network.

Multicoin Capital has proposed SIMD-0228, which is expected to transition the Solana network's current token emission model to a variable-rate system

Solana has captured the spotlight this week with its volatile price action, demonstrating resilience amidst market uncertainty. After dropping to a low of $168, SOL surged over 22% to reach $207, signaling renewed strength and bullish momentum.

SOL has clear short-term reasons to target $220, but a "sustained" ride isn't guaranteed.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has addressed discussions surrounding the potential establishment of U.S.-backed strategic crypto reserves. Speaking at the CfC St. Moritz conference, Garlinghouse shared his perspective on the possibility of cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana (SOL), and USDC being included in national reserves.

According to the proposal, excessive inflation could result in more concentrated ownership and is not essential for securing the network.

Crypto assets faced a bumpy ride over the last seven days, resulting in huge outflows in institutional and retail markets. Like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), Solana was among the affected assets that recorded negative weekly figures after showing signs of a bullish uptick.

Oracle platform Switchboard becomes the first crypto startup to launch a Jito node consensus network. The on-chain oracle provider announced on Jan.16 that it was launching the first Jito (JTO) node consensus network on the Solana (SOL) mainnet.

Amid the ongoing market recovery, Solana (SOL) is poised for a massive upside rally, as it has formed a bullish price action. Whereas, President-elect Donald Trump seems to be prioritizing SOL and XRP for America's first strategic reserve.

Bullish momentum has returned in the general crypto market bolstering major digital assets such as Solana toward an upward direction once again. As SOL gains traction, certain key indicators and chart formation are pointing to a potential upsurge for the altcoin in the upcoming weeks.

Solana (SOL) is currently consolidating within a narrow price range, caught between bullish and bearish pressures. This tight trading pattern is often a precursor to a breakout, and many analysts believe that the next big move could be imminent.

With lawsuits still pending over Solana's classification as a security, SOL ETFs will likely have to wait until next year for their debut.

Trump's crypto strategic reserve could benefit XRP and Solana, fostering industry growth and shifting US regulatory approaches.

Innovating Capital General Partner Anthony Georgiades joins CoinDesk to discuss XRP's recent rally that sent the token's price to a high above $3.00. Plus, he weighs in on the rumors around a crypto reserve under the Trump administration.

Solana protocol Tapestry raised $5.75 million in a Series A round co-led by Union Square Ventures and Fabric Ventures.