Solana News Today: Solana Near $180–$185 as Bullish ETF Filings Fuel Institutional Optimism

Late 2025 has seen increased momentum in the altcoin market, with Solana (SOL) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) emerging as key players ahead of what analysts are calling the next major bull run. Institutional interest is mounting, particularly in projects with strong technical foundations and real-world utility, signaling a shift away from speculative hype.

Solana continues to attract attention as it consolidates near the $180–$185 range, following a recent rally past the $180 resistance level. Analysts project a baseline trading range of $190–$200 in early August, with potential for a breakout toward $210–$220 if the upward trend continues. Long-term price models suggest the token could climb to $300–$400+ by year-end, provided on-chain activity and investor confidence remain strong. The recent filings for spot ETFs by major firms like VanEck and Grayscale have further fueled optimism. Whale activity has also been observed, reinforcing the view that institutional capital is increasingly positioning for the asset [2].

Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction as a high-potential altcoin in the DeFi space. The project is currently in Phase 6 of its presale at $0.035, with Phase 7 expected to raise the price to $0.04. Investors entering at this level could see a potential 71.43% return if the token reaches $0.06 at launch. The presale has already attracted over 14,800 individual investors and raised more than $13.9 million. The project’s dual-lending model and upcoming USD-pegged stablecoin highlight its focus on utility and scalability [1].

Security remains a key differentiator for MUTM, with a $50,000 bug bounty program launched in partnership with CertiK. This four-tier reward structure incentivizes the identification of critical, major, minor, and low-level vulnerabilities, further reinforcing the project’s commitment to infrastructure security. Additionally, a $100,000 giveaway, in which 10 participants will receive $10,000 worth of MUTM, is aimed at expanding the project’s user base and fostering a long-term community [1].

The growing interest in MUTM reflects a broader trend in the altcoin market, with investors favoring projects that offer tangible financial solutions over those driven purely by speculative demand. While Solana remains a strong contender for institutional capital, MUTM is being positioned as a high-upside alternative, particularly in the DeFi and decentralized lending sectors [1].

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[1] While DOGE heads to $0.5 in 2025, MUTM could be the next crypto to hit $1 (https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/281214/while-doge-heads-05-2025-mutm-could-be-next-crypto-hit-1)

[2] Smart money is positioning in SOL, XRP before the ETF wave, and this surprise altcoin too (https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/281231/smart-money-positioning-sol-xrp-etf-wave-and-surprise-altcoin-too)