Institutional interest remains a key variable in the "Solana price forecast 2026" outlook. Several funds are reportedly building positions, potentially signaling long-term confidence despite short-term market drawdowns. For now, the reaction is clear: Bitcoin rose nearly 4% within 24 hours, while Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin gained between 4% and 7%. The CoinDesk 20 Index climbed 5% to 4,217 points. Institutional interest has surged. Galaxy Digital acquired ~6.5M SOL worth $1.55 billion in recent days, tied to Forward Industries’ $1.65 billion Solana treasury raise . This bulk accumulation reinforces the spot market’s foundation, contrasting with futures markets where leveraged traders remain cautious. Such large-scale buying signals growing institutional conviction, making Solana a magnet for capital flows ahead of potential spot ETF approvals . Data-driven projections for "Solana price forecast 2026" highlight a possible 150% gain from 2024 levels, assuming transaction volumes exceed 60M daily. Cross-chain integrations are expected to influence upward momentum in late 2025 into
