Solana News Today: Institutions Bet Big on Solana, Staking 8.277M SOL for 6.86% Yields

BNB, the native token of the Binance exchange, is inching closer to the $900 level, currently trading near $876.94 in late August 2025. Analysts anticipate a potential push into the $905–$920 range in September 2025. However, despite BNB's strong performance, market experts highlight that Solana and Chainlink could deliver stronger returns this quarter due to network upgrades, institutional adoption, and real-world application milestones.

Solana's price outlook remains robust, supported by technical upgrades and growing institutional interest. The Alpenglow proposal, which introduces settlement speeds of 100–150 milliseconds and throughput of over 4,000 transactions per second, is enhancing its appeal for DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise settlement. Analysts project bullish scenarios for Solana (SOL), with price forecasts ranging from $520 to $750 by the end of 2025. Institutional adoption, including Solana-linked ETFs and regulatory clarity around stablecoin issuance, underpins this optimism. The network's scalability, developer activity, and low transaction costs are key differentiators, making it a top altcoin pick for the quarter [1].

Chainlink is also gaining traction, with analysts forecasting a potential 60% rally in the coming months. Price targets for Q3 range between $26.46 and $32, with extended rallies possibly pushing LINK toward the $35–$50 range. The bullish narrative is anchored in Chainlink's role as a backbone for decentralized finance, bolstered by recent upgrades to its Data Streams, cross-chain interoperability, and institutional partnerships. Additionally, treasury accumulation has reduced circulating supply, providing further bullish momentum. Chainlink is seen as not just an altcoin trade but a crucial infrastructure component for decentralized markets [8].

Meanwhile, institutions are demonstrating strong interest in Solana, with $1.72 billion in institutional holdings as of August 27, 2025. The Strategic SOL Reserve data indicates that 13 entities collectively hold 8.277 million Solana, representing 1.44% of the total supply. These holdings include major players such as Sharps Technology Inc. and Upexi Inc., with staked SOL yielding an average return of 6.86%. The steady increase in staked holdings and strategic institutional management suggest a growing confidence in Solana's long-term prospects [2].

The recent surge in Solana's price, reaching $209 in late August, reflects broader market dynamics. The crypto market is experiencing a general rebound, with Bitcoin and Ethereum gaining approximately 2% each, pushing the total market cap above $3.9 trillion. Solana, however, has led the charge among major cryptocurrencies, rising 8% in the last 24 hours. Technical indicators, including the ADX at 28 and RSI at 60, suggest a strong but gradual upward trend, with potential for a 10-15% upside before algorithmic selling intervenes [3].

While BNB's growth narrative may be constrained by the lack of fresh catalysts beyond exchange demand and ETF speculation, Solana and Chainlink are leveraging innovation and ecosystem expansion to secure stronger returns. Solana's technical advancements, institutional adoption, and scalability position it as a key player in the altcoin market, while Chainlink's infrastructure role and partnerships support its bullish outlook.

Analysts suggest that investors consider reallocating exposure toward Solana, Chainlink, and emerging altcoins like MAGACOIN FINANCE to align with Q3's innovation and adoption themes. While maintaining a measured allocation in BNB to capitalize on ETF-driven moves remains a balanced approach, the broader market is increasingly favoring tokens with dynamic growth narratives and strong utility.

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[1] title1 (https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-vs-btc-chart-points-to-explosive-breakout-sol-price-300)

[2] title2 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/institutions-hold-1-72-billion-183405203.html)

[3] title3 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/moon-doom-solana-surge-leads-194624680.html)

[4] title4 (https://www.cryptopolitan.com/binance-coin-price-prediction/)

[5] title5 (https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/bnb-binance-coin-price-prediction/)

[6] title6 (https://timestabloid.com/solana-and-chainlink-may-outperform-bnb-despite-900-price/)

[7] title7 (https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/chainlink/bnb)