2026-01-11 10:22:51

Solana's recent performance around the $123 price level has sparked lively discussions in the market about its medium-term prospects.

As a star project in the public chain sector, Solana has become an important infrastructure for DeFi and NFT ecosystems due to its fast settlement and low fees. The network's activity remains high, supported by solid technical fundamentals behind this popularity.

Regarding the price outlook for 2025-2026, market analysts have offered their respective judgments. CoinCodex predicts that the trading range in 2026 could be between $241.60 and $529.57, while The Currency Analytics expects an average price around $410. Many market participants are more optimistic, believing that if the ecosystem continues to expand, reaching $300 is not an issue, and in the long term, there could be room for prices to explore $500 to $1000.

This optimistic outlook is based on a clear logic. First, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi has repeatedly hit new highs, indicating continuous inflows from developers and users. Second, institutional funds like Galaxy Digital are already purchasing SOL as part of their asset allocation, showing a clear trend of institutional adoption. Third, the progress of spot Solana ETFs approval in the US is highly anticipated, which could be a key trigger for the next growth phase.

The deployment of stablecoins and real-world assets on the Solana chain is also gradually deepening, providing further imagination space for long-term ecosystem prosperity.

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PriceOracleFairy

· 5h ago

ngl the 241-529 range feels like someone just threw darts at a board... but the etf catalyst angle? that's where the real arbitrage opportunity lives fr fr

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MysteriousZhang

· 01-11 21:17

Should I invest now at 123 or wait a bit? I'm a bit conflicted. --- The SOL ecosystem is so hot, institutions are accumulating, it feels like it's about to take off. --- 500 to 1000? Just listen to it, let's see if it can stay steady at 200 first. --- Only after the ETF approval will there be real catalysts; anything said now is just talk. --- DeFi staking hitting new highs shows there's substance, not just hype. --- Galaxy Digital has already bought in, what are we retail investors hesitating for? --- The on-chain stablecoin development truly changes SOL's narrative. --- $410? That'll probably be in some distant future, haha. --- Fast settlement with low fees is SOL's core advantage; don't get distracted by price predictions. --- If you invest now, you might make a small profit by 2026, but I wouldn't go all-in.

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airdrop_huntress

· 01-11 10:52

SOL has been stuck at 123 for so long, can it break 300? Feels all talk Are institutions really buying? Then I need to add to my position If the ETF passes, this wave will truly take off DeFi locking highs so many times, why is the price still so bad Stablecoins entering the market, RWA expanding... Sounds like there's a story, but when will it be realized?

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UncleWhale

· 01-11 10:40

Enter the market now? I'm still waiting for news about the ETF approval.

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CoffeeOnChain

· 01-11 10:37

Is it better to buy now at 123 dollars or wait? Honestly, I'm a bit afraid of catching the top. --- Both institutions and ETFs—feels like they always use this rhetoric. If it doesn't go up, they'll blame retail investors for not cooperating. --- 500 dollars? Sure, but the prerequisite is that the SOL chain doesn't crash again. --- Anyway, I've already locked in my assets in DeFi. Let's see if the ecosystem can support this wave of expectations. --- What kind of forecast is $410? That number is too uncertain. It's better to look at the technicals. --- Galaxy Digital is buying SOL? Then I should jump on too, but I always feel something's off.

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OldLeekMaster

· 01-11 10:27

This wave of SOL has no suspense; institutions are starting to scoop up positions. --- 123? It was long overdue for a rise; can't hold back the explosion. --- Once the ETF passes, this price will be a joke. --- That's right, the ecosystem activity is there, and the technicals are solid. --- 500 dollars is not a dream; the question is, can we get it? --- Just listen, anyway it's about to be a harvest season again. --- The key is the approval of spot ETFs; everything else is just hype. --- DeFi staking hits new highs; funds are indeed pouring in. --- Galaxy Digital is buying, so what are we waiting for? --- Long-term optimistic, but we don't know how much this cycle can rise. --- Once again, various institutions are endorsing, but something feels off. --- The layout of stablecoins is definitely worth paying attention to; the opportunity for RWA has truly arrived. --- It's a common topic; early entrants make money early, but later ones just get cut.

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SeeYouInFourYears

· 01-11 10:23

$123 now is the time to get in, hitting 300+ by 2026 is not a dream, brother --- Once the ETF passes, a flood of funds will come, SOL is safe this round --- Galaxy Digital is all in, why am I still hesitating --- The DeFi staking hitting a new high shows that the ecosystem is truly active --- 500-1000? Just thinking about it is exciting, but reality might be harsh... --- Institutional entry + ETF approval, these double positive signals are indeed hard to resist --- Stablecoin deployment is also catching up, the Solana ecosystem is really becoming more complete --- Getting in now is even more attractive than waiting for the ETF approval, securing a position early --- Sounds all good, but remember the lessons from 2021, don’t be overly optimistic --- What is $410? It’s more interesting to aim for breaking through 1000

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BugBountyHunter

· 01-11 10:23

SOL is hovering around 123. All kinds of predictions say it will take off, but are you really willing to go all in? The Solana ecosystem is indeed active, but I'm worried that ETF approval might be delayed again... From 123 to 410? How long will it take to catch that spread? The mindset can break even faster. Institutional buying is a good sign, but retail investors tend to follow the trend and are usually not far from being the last to buy in. The spot ETF will truly be a turning point only if it gets approved, so it's still early to say these things now. Honestly, I remain optimistic about the long term, but I don't know how much longer this short-term correction will last.

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