Solana News Today: Institutional ETF Inflows Drive Solana's Resurgence and Altcoin Acceptance

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Solana (SOL) saw a 12% rebound in price on Oct. 25, reaching $195 and pushing its market capitalization above $105 billion. This resurgence coincides with robust inflows into the REX-Osprey Staking Solana ETF (SSK), which added $24 million in the latest week, bringing its assets under management to over $400 million, according to a Crypto.News article. The ETF's performance highlights growing institutional interest in altcoin investments, particularly in a bear market context. Analysts at JPMorgan predict that upcoming Solana ETFs from firms like VanEck and Grayscale could attract over $6 billion in initial inflows, signaling broader acceptance of crypto as a liquid asset class, as noted by the Crypto.News article.

Meanwhile, Capgemini lifted its 2025 revenue growth forecast to 2%–2.5% (constant currency) after reporting third-quarter revenue of €5.39 billion, driven by 7% growth in North America and surging demand for AI solutions, according to Global Banking & Finance. The French IT services giant cited its $3.3 billion acquisition of WNS as a catalyst for expanding agentic AI capabilities, with CEO Aiman Ezzat noting "very promising contracts" in the pipeline, according to a MarketScreener article.

JFrog (FROG) outperformed expectations in its latest quarter, with revenue and EBITDA exceeding forecasts and billings reflecting strong demand for its software supply chain solutions, as reported by the Yahoo Finance article. The company's AI Catalog launch aligns with enterprise needs for secure AI model management, though risks persist from potential delays in large AI-centric deals. Similarly, Honeywell (HON) rose 6.5% after reporting a $1.8 billion earnings increase and a $248.54 fair value estimate, driven by aerospace order surges and industrial growth, according to a Simply Wall St article.

First Horizon (FHN) also drew attention, with net income jumping to $262 million in Q3 2025 and $33 million in share repurchases since October 2024 reinforcing its bull case, according to a Simply Wall St piece. Management reiterated its 2025 revenue guidance of flat to up 4%, dismissing M&A speculation and highlighting margin expansion in its mortgage warehouse segment.

Tech Mahindra partnered with Crosscall to advance AI-enabled enterprise mobility in North America, combining rugged devices with digital solutions for sectors like manufacturing and oil and gas, according to a Nasdaq article. The collaboration aims to accelerate Crosscall's U.S. market entry through device testing and AI/ML application development, emphasizing real-time decision-making and safety, as reported in an Economic Times article.

In agriculture, the global pheromone market is projected to grow at a 16.4% CAGR, reaching $9.6 billion by 2029, driven by North America's push for sustainable crop protection, according to a GlobeNewswire release. Innovations in sex pheromones and integrated pest management are gaining traction as farmers shift away from chemical pesticides, with government support and organic food demand fueling adoption.

Despite the optimism, risks linger. JFrog faces volatility from delayed AI contracts, while Whirlpool's (WHR) $300 million U.S. expansion assumes a 0.6% annual revenue decline and hinges on overcoming flat sales and competition, according to a Simply Wall St analysis. Similarly, the agricultural pheromone market faces challenges in developing economies due to low awareness and reliance on traditional pesticides, the GlobeNewswire release notes.