Solana has captured renewed market attention after two prominent analysts projected higher price targets, while Japan’s SBI Group unveiled a new Solana-focused venture. The developments come amid improved on-chain activity and a contrasting slowdown in exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows.
Analysts Raise Price Targets for Solana
Crypto trader Ansem predicted that Solana could move toward $150 over the coming months, saying that many on-chain altcoins appear ready for a breakout after extended consolidation. He expects Solana to first reclaim the top of its trading range near $84 before advancing to the $150 target, which would represent an increase of roughly 98% from the current price of about $75.8.
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe offered a more cautious outlook, identifying $100 as a possible near-term target if key support at $76.6 remains intact. He said that holding that level is crucial for confirming continued upward momentum, and if support holds, Solana could trade above $100 within one to two months.
On-Chain Data Strengthens Amid Softer ETF Demand
Despite the technical optimism, on-chain activity has continued to improve. BeInCrypto reported that Solana’s total value locked (TVL) climbed to its highest level since early June, suggesting fresh capital has entered the network. Deposits across Solana-based applications increased, long-term holders accumulated tokens, and active wallet addresses approached yearly highs.
Meanwhile, both open interest and funding rates declined, indicating that spot demand—rather than leveraged trading—drove recent activity. However, institutional demand painted a different picture. According to SoSoValue data, Solana spot exchange-traded funds recorded their first monthly net outflow in June 2026, totaling about $790,000. July brought some recovery with month-to-date inflows of roughly $3.65 million, but those figures remained far below the $199.21 million recorded during the October launch and the $419.38 million peak in November.
Broader market risks also continued to weigh on sentiment. Renewed US-Iran tensions and the possibility of higher interest rates created additional uncertainty for cryptocurrency markets.
SBI Launches Solana-Focused Venture to Boost Japan’s On-Chain Finance
Separately, SBI announced a partnership that will place the Solana Foundation alongside SBI and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group within SBI R3 Japan. The company plans to rename the business SBI Solana Global after completing required corporate procedures.
The new venture intends to use Solana as its primary blockchain infrastructure, aiming to connect Japan’s regulated financial system, domestic assets, and legal framework with international blockchain markets. SBI said the platform will support the issuance and distribution of yen stablecoins, including JPYSC, alongside tokenized corporate bonds, commercial paper, investment funds, and real estate products. The company also plans to provide integrated issuance, distribution, and settlement services throughout the on-chain lifecycle of assets.
Future business areas listed by the partners include cross-border payments, institutional blockchain services, and payment systems for AI agents. However, no launch dates, revenue forecasts, client commitments, or details about regulatory approvals for individual services were provided. This project expands SBI’s broader digital asset strategy, which has previously included a regulated yen stablecoin developed with Startale and the launch of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin in Japan through SBI VC Trade.
What’s Next for Solana?
Solana has attracted renewed attention as analysts project higher price targets while on-chain activity strengthens despite softer ETF demand. Simultaneously, SBI’s expanded commitment to the Solana ecosystem adds another institutional development for the network. Market participants will continue monitoring both adoption trends and broader economic conditions.
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