Solana News Today: Institutions Arm Race: $2.25 Billion Storm Prepares to Flood Solana’s Treasury

Institutional investors are preparing to significantly bolster their exposure to Solana (SOL) as major crypto firms, including Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto, seek to raise $1 billion to accumulate the digital token, creating what would be the largest corporate Solana treasury to date. The three firms have enlisted Cantor Fitzgerald as lead banker for the deal and aim to establish a digital asset treasury company by taking over a publicly traded entity. The move has received endorsement from the Solana Foundation, and the transaction is expected to close in early September [3]. This effort builds on a broader trend of institutional adoption of crypto assets, particularly Solana, which has seen growing traction in corporate treasuries and high-profile initiatives [1].

Pantera Capital, another major player in the digital asset space, is also pursuing a $1.25 billion fundraising effort to convert a Nasdaq-listed company into a dedicated Solana treasury vehicle. The firm plans to raise an initial $500 million from investors, with an option to raise an additional $750 million via warrants. Pantera has committed $100 million to the effort and is leveraging its experience in backing digital asset treasury (DAT) firms. The firm has deployed over $300 million this year across more than 10 such vehicles, including initiatives focused on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana [1]. The combined efforts of these institutional players reflect a shift in market sentiment, with Solana increasingly viewed as a core holding in traditional investment portfolios alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.

CoinGecko data highlights the growing institutional interest in Solana, showing that five publicly traded companies hold over 3.7 million SOL ($702 million) in their treasuries, representing roughly 0.69% of the token’s supply. This trend aligns with the broader adoption of digital assets on balance sheets, a strategy pioneered by firms like Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which holds a substantial Bitcoin reserve. The recent corporate adoption of Solana mirrors the institutional enthusiasm seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum treasuries, where Ether-focused DATs have accumulated about $20 billion of the second-largest token [3]. The Solana Foundation's endorsement of the initiative underscores the growing institutional validation of the blockchain platform, particularly in the wake of its post-FTX recovery and its role as a favored infrastructure for memecoins and DeFi projects [3].

Despite recent volatility, Solana continues to show resilience. While the token has traded at $189.12 as of the latest data, a 7.11% decline over the past day, it has appreciated by 1% over the past month. In contrast, Ethereum has risen by 16.9% during the same period. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic about Solana’s long-term prospects, with some noting its faster transaction processing and growing role in stablecoin infrastructure. REX Financial CEO Greg King, for example, has highlighted Solana’s potential as a key player in the stablecoin space [1]. The token currently ranks as the sixth-largest by market capitalization and has more than doubled from an April low, though it remains below its January record high [3].

The rise of corporate Solana treasuries is also reshaping the broader market dynamics. Upexi, a supply chain management company, has already amassed over 2 million SOL tokens worth $400 million, positioning itself as the largest corporate holder. Similarly, the DeFi Development Corporation has increased its holdings to 1.29 million SOL, valued at $240 million [3]. These developments indicate a maturing market where institutional players are not only accumulating Solana but also leveraging staking yields and token-locked strategies to generate additional value for stakeholders. As the largest Solana treasury continues to expand, the token’s price performance may benefit from increased demand and reduced circulating supply, potentially reinforcing its position in traditional investment portfolios.

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[1] Inclusion of Institutional Capital in Solana: Pantera's Treasury Vehicle Strategy (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1068996-20250826)

[2] Galaxy, Multicoin, Jump Crypto Plan $1B Solana Fund (https://cointelegraph.com/news/galaxy-digital-multicoin-jump-crypto-1b-solana-treasury)

[3] Galaxy, Jump, Multicoin Seek $1 Billion for Buying Solana (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-25/galaxy-jump-multicoin-seek-1-billion-for-buying-solana-token)

[4] Crypto Giants Galaxy, Jump, Multicoin Look to Raise $1B (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/08/25/crypto-giants-galaxy-jump-and-multicoin-seek-usd1b-to-raise-largest-solana-treasury-report)