January 9th, 2026
Helius Medical Technologies raised $500 million for Solana treasury reserves, becoming the second-largest SOL holder. Meanwhile, staking deposits increased by $2.5 billion as the token trades at $236.82.
Solana price is testing the $250 resistance, with analysts projecting a potential rally to $500 and possibly $1,000 by 2026.
Grayscale’s Crypto Large Cap Fund (GDLC), holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano, received SEC approval for its NYSE Arca debut soon.
Solana is trading flat as it faces a critical resistance and a potential whale sell-off ahead.
Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead revealed the firm holds $1.1 billion in Solana (SOL), its largest crypto position currently in the portfolio.
Digital asset investment funds pulled in $3.3 billion last week, led by $2.4 billion in Bitcoin inflows, pushing assets under management to $239 billion.
Galaxy Digital bought 1.2 million Solana in 24 hours, raising the total to 6.5 million as ties to Forward Industries raise big questions.
Solana dominates crypto trends with SOL up 5.74% and ecosystem tokens BONK, JUP, and RAY among top gainers, fueled by the Alpenglow upgrade’s 98% approval and major liquidity injections.
Solana extended its winning streak with a 2% rise to $228, boosted by $20M inflows from Chinese fashion brand MOGU and a $5M BONK purchase by Nasdaq-listed Safety Shot. With a golden cross forming and RSI at 65, SOL eyes resistance at $240–$250 while holding key support near $217.
Galaxy Digital’s $40M SOL withdrawal and Solana’s record $12.35B DeFi TVL underscore growing institutional confidence and network strength.
Solana has seen a significant surge in perpetual open interest, a metric that has now climbed above $7 billion as the SOL price pushed past $200.
SOL Strategies Inc. has received Nasdaq approval to list its shares under ticker “STKE” starting September 9, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the first Solana-focused treasury company to achieve major US exchange status.
Galaxy Digital has reported a $156 million profit for Q2 2025, marking a sharp turnaround from losses in the previous year.
Solana’s Real World Asset projects reached a record $500 million valuation, yet SOL price retreated 3% to $198 as traders took profits despite strong ecosystem fundamentals.
Sonic has taken a bold step toward institutional adoption after its community voted overwhelmingly in favor of a $150 million expansion strategy.