Institutional money rushed into Solana this week, making the network a standout amid broader outflows in digital-asset funds.
At the same time, the coin’s price has been edging closer to the $250 mark, a key psychological and technical resistance level.
Such momentum has not gone unnoticed, as traders and analysts are watching to see whether Solana can sustain this rally.
The move quickly drew attention across the market, as large-scale inflows like this often reflect growing confidence in future price gains.
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According to market data, Solana’s share of total institutional inflows now surpasses that of Ethereum for the same period, marking a notable shift in investor preference.
This development adds weight to the argument that Solana is gaining traction as a leading blockchain for scalability and adoption.
The move quickly drew attention across the market, as such large-scale buys often signal strong confidence in future price gains.
Short-term market context: price and volume
Solana’s spot price traded in the low-$200s on September 29, 2025. CoinGecko reported SOL at roughly $210 on that date, with a seven-day range from about $192 to $222.
CoinMarketCap’s live price on the same day showed SOL around US$210 with a 24-hour trading volume in the billions. These price datapoints provide context: the inflows arrived while SOL was well below its January 2025 all-time high near US$293.
The $291 million inflow into Solana ETPs on Sept. 29, 2025, is a clear, data-backed sign of concentrated institutional interest.
The proof of a lasting move will be whether demand strengthens the price above the $245–$250 resistance with commensurate volume, and whether the broader market environment sustains risk appetite.