Solana News Today: Institutions Stake Billions in Solana, Rewriting the Rules of Crypto Value

Institutional interest in Solana (SOL) continues to grow, with 13 entities holding a combined 8.277 million SOL, valued at $1.72 billion as of Aug. 27, 2025, representing 1.44% of the total supply [1]. Among the key holders are Sharps Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:STSS), which owns 3.4 million SOL, and Upexi Inc. (NASDAQ:UPXI), with 2 million SOL. These holdings, including a staked portion valued at $104.1 million and yielding an average 6.86% return, demonstrate strategic management by institutional investors [1]. The staked SOL has increased from 7.7 million on Aug. 20 to 8.3 million by Aug. 27, indicating active participation in the network’s staking ecosystem [1].

The broader market has also seen Solana lead the crypto rebound, with the price of SOL rising by as much as 8% in the last 24 hours and currently trading above $209 [2]. This upward momentum has pushed the probability of Solana reaching a new all-time high higher on prediction markets, from 34% to over 50% in just two days [2]. Technical indicators such as the Average Directional Index (ADX) and Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggest a bullish trend, with the ADX at 28 and RSI at 60, both pointing to a strong but measured uptrend [2]. The Squeeze Momentum Indicator and exponential moving averages also reinforce the potential for a breakout, with the price of SOL trading above its 50- and 200-day EMAs [2].

By contrast, Ethereum (ETH) is preparing for a $2 billion staking unlock that could trigger short-term volatility and redirect liquidity into smaller altcoins like Solana [3]. Ethereum has surged in recent months, with over $4.16 billion in ETH currently staked and over 870,000 ETH in the exit queue [5]. Despite this, institutional and retail investors are increasingly looking beyond Ethereum to projects like MAGACOIN FINANCE, which is drawing attention for its potential to deliver high returns [3]. MAGACOIN FINANCE’s presale has sold out rapidly, and the project has attracted whale-backed inflows and double audits from security firms like HashEx and CertiK [5]. Analysts have forecasted a potential 25,000% return on investment for MAGACOIN FINANCE [4], though such projections remain speculative and tied to broader market sentiment.

The broader crypto landscape is marked by growing institutional adoption, with companies like Sharps Technology and Pantera Capital investing heavily in Solana [7]. Sharps Technology alone announced a $400 million Solana treasury plan, while Pantera Capital is raising $1.25 billion to launch a U.S.-listed firm focused on Solana. VanEck also filed for a U.S. ETF backed by a liquid staking token, JitoSOL, offering regulated exposure to Solana’s staking yields [7]. These developments reflect a strategic push to position Solana as a key player in institutional crypto portfolios.

Looking ahead, the potential for Solana to reach $500 by 2026 remains a topic of debate, though many analysts believe the price is more likely to settle between $225 and $300 by the end of the year [6]. The approval of spot Solana ETFs by the SEC, expected by October 2025, could serve as a catalyst for increased institutional inflows [6]. Meanwhile, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are gaining traction on Solana, with nearly $15 billion in RWA value recorded across blockchains [6]. Solana’s fast transaction speeds and low fees make it a strong contender in the growing RWA space.

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[1] title1 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/institutions-hold-1-72-billion-183405203.html)

[2] title2 (https://decrypt.co/337079/solana-crypto-rebound-sol-price-prediction-myriad)

[3] title3 (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/27/3140264/0/en/MAGACOIN-FINANCE-Presale-Nears-Completion-as-Ethereum-Staking-Unlock-Sparks-Altcoin-Rotation.html)

[4] title4 (https://crypto-economy.com/best-crypto-to-buy-in-2025-magacoin-finance-seen-delivering-explosive-25000-roi/)

[5] title5 (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1074657-20250828)

[6] title6 (https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/could-solana-hit-500-2026-0)

[7] title7 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/solana-news-billions-billions-sol-153119526.html)