Solana News Today: Alpenglow Could Make Solana Faster Than Web Search — And Investors Are Taking Note

The recent developments surrounding Solana (SOL) have generated optimism among investors and analysts alike, particularly with the overwhelming community support for the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade. At press time, SOL is trading around $201, maintaining its position above $200 within an ascending channel, which suggests a continuation of bullish momentum [1]. The upgrade, which is expected to significantly improve the network's performance, has been approved by 99% of Solana’s community, marking a pivotal moment for the blockchain's evolution [1].

Alpenglow is Solana’s most ambitious consensus overhaul to date and aims to drastically reduce block finality. The upgrade intends to replace the network’s legacy systems with Votor and Rotor, decreasing the block finality time from approximately 12.8 seconds to between 100 and 150 milliseconds— a 100× speed improvement [1]. This enhancement could potentially position Solana ahead of other layer-1 blockchains and even outperform typical web search response times, according to Shawn Young, Chief Analyst at MEXC Research [1].

Analysts have projected that the implementation of Alpenglow, combined with potential developments such as the approval of a Solana ETF, could drive the price of SOL higher. Young noted that the confluence of these factors might lead to SOL reaching $215 before the end of September and $250 by the end of Q4 [1]. These forecasts are based on current market dynamics and the likelihood of institutional adoption increasing alongside the network's technological advancements.

On the technical front, the 4-hour chart shows that SOL remains within an ascending channel, with the Supertrend indicator forming a dynamic support level below the price. This setup supports a bullish outlook, indicating that buyers are in control and that the price could push above the $216.79 resistance level [1]. Additionally, the daily chart reveals that Solana’s price remains above a key support line, with both the MACD and Money Flow Index (MFI) signaling positive momentum and sustained demand [1].

Looking further ahead, a successful breakout above the $252.47 resistance level could open the door for SOL to reach $295.35. In a highly bullish scenario, such as a Fed rate cut that lifts overall market sentiment, the price of SOL might extend its rally to $419.19 [1]. Conversely, if the broader market experiences a downturn, the price could retreat to as low as $142.27.

Source: [1] Solana Price Analysis: Will Alpenglow Send SOL ... (https://www.ccn.com/analysis/crypto/solana-price-sol-2025-prediction-alpenglow-upgrade/)