One Week Following Earning yield ETFs, Solana Price Forecast is Diminishing: Can $150 Endure?

In the recent Solana surge, largely fueled by meme coins on Price surge.fun, many anticipated that SOL USDT would have exceeded $500 and even hit $1,000 by this stage. With less than two months left before the conclusion of 2025, predictions surrounding Solana’s price indicate a decline in bullish sentiment.

Analyzing the SOL USDT candlestick formation on the daily chart reveals a diminishing upward momentum, with buyers facing challenges in sustaining the upward trend. In the near term, critical thresholds to monitor are $150 and $200.

Currently, Solana has dropped in the crypto asset trading market capitalization rankings, falling beneath BNB crypto. At the same time, XRP crypto has secured its position within the top 5, overtaking BNB crypto, which has seen its prices decline back below $1,000.

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Solana Price Prediction: Is SOL USDT Set to Stay Above $150?

Although advocates consistently highlight Solana’s benefits over ETH and traditional chains, it’s evident that this year has not been kind to SOL bulls.

Year-to-date, SOL crypto has fallen -21%, lagging behind Ethereum and several of the top cryptos to buy. Moreover, over the past two weeks, Solana has declined nearly -20%, plummeting from its recent barrier level points.

(Source: Coingecko)

For an upward trend to materialize, two conditions must be fulfilled: Meme coins activity must gain momentum, and additionally, institutions need to reinforce their positions in SOL, acquiring the coin at current levels.

Interestingly, on Coinglass, traders express optimism. SOL futures trading volumes have increased by nearly +10% on Binance, while the long/short ratio across Binance and OKX remains favorable.

(Source: Coinglass)

Meanwhile, open interest, which reflects all active positions, both long and short, has stabilized, decreasing after the recent crash earlier this month. Overall, a noticeable decline in open interest has occurred since it peaked at over $15Bn in mid-September.

(Source: Coinglass)

Should more traders accumulate at current prices, SOL USDT may experience a rebound, bouncing from local base level and $150 as buyers aim for $200 and, subsequently, $300 in the medium term.

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Will Spot Solana ETFs With Staking Drive Market demand?

Nonetheless, the speed of this potential rise will hinge on how quickly institutions immerse themselves in Solana.

This element is vital.

In the wake of the approval of spot Solana ETFs in late October, large investors have been investigating and purchasing SOL-backed shares.

Since the launch of the two spot Solana ETFs on October 28, there hasn’t been a day without inflows. Altogether, institutions in the U.S. have acquired nearly $600M in spot Solana ETFs. Just yesterday, more than $6.7M of spot Solana ETF shares were purchased, predominantly through Bitwise.

(Source: SosoValue)

In contrast to spot Ethereum ETFs, Bitwise can stake SOL and pass on yields to BSOL holders.

BSOL by Bitwise offers a +5-7% APY, effectively merging price exposure with yield benefits. On the other hand, GSOL by Grayscale currently provides spot exposure without the staking feature.

Nevertheless, following the November 10 guidance from the US Treasury and the IRS, there is a clearer way for spot Solana ETF issuers to provide not just spot exposure but also earning yield rewards without violating regulations.

Today @USTreasury and the @IRSnews issued new guidance giving crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) a clear path to stake digital assets and share staking rewards with their retail investors.

This move increases investor benefits, boosts innovation, and keeps America the…

— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) November 10, 2025

To be eligible, spot ETF issuers only need to long-term holding one type of digital currency from a public PoS distributed ledger and adhere to certain liquidity protocols.

Simultaneously, they should not engage in any other activities outside of holding through a qualified custodian. Meanwhile, according to the guidance, earning yield will be conducted by an independent earning yield provider.

With this guidance in place, it’s likely that an increasing number of issuers will seek approval for spot Solana ETFs, facilitating greater institutional exposure while also securing the platform in exchange for attractive near risk-free APYs.

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