One Week Following Staking ETFs, Solana Price Forecast is Deteriorating: Will $150 Remain?

In the recent Solana surge, primarily fueled by meme coins on Bull run.fun, many believed that SOL USDT would have exceed $500 and possibly reach $1,000 by this point. As 2025 approaches its conclusion in less than two months, predictions for Solana’s price suggest diminishing uptrend sentiment.

The SOL USDT candlestick pattern observed on the daily chart indicates a decline in upward momentum, with buyers having difficulty sustaining the uptrend trend. Short-term crucial price levels to monitor are $150 and $200.

Currently, Solana has fallen in the rankings of cryptocurrencies by trading market cap, slipping below BNB crypto. Simultaneously, XRP crypto has solidified its position in the top 5, surpassing BNB crypto, which has seen its price dip back under $1,000.

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Solana Price Forecast: Can SOL USDT Stay Above $150?

Although advocates consistently highlight Solana’s benefits over Ethereum and traditional blockchains, it’s evident that this year has not favored SOL bulls.

Year-to-date, SOL crypto has dropped by -21%, lagging behind Ethereum and several of the top cryptocurrencies to invest in. Moreover, in just the last fortnight, Solana has plummeted nearly -20%, declining from local barrier level levels.

(Source: Coingecko)

For an upward trend to materialize, two conditions need to be fulfilled: Meme crypto token activity needs to gain traction, and institutions must increase their investments in SOL, purchasing the token at current levels.

Interestingly, Coinglass shows a positive sentiment among traders. The SOL futures trading volume on Binance has risen nearly +10%, while the long-to-short ratio across Binance and OKX remains favorable.

(Source: Coinglass)

At the same time, open interest, reflecting all active positions, including longs and shorts, has remained stable, tapering off after the drop earlier this month. A significant reduction in open interest has been observed since it peaked over $15Bn in mid-September.

(Source: Coinglass)

If additional traders accumulate SOL at current rates, SOL USDT could rebound, utilizing local supports and $150 as buyers aim for $200, and subsequently, $300 in the medium term.

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Could Spot Solana ETFs With Staking Increase Buyer interest?

However, the rate of this price breakout will hinge on how quickly institutions commit to Solana.

This factor is critical.

Following the green light for spot Solana ETFs in late October, major investors have been looking into and acquiring SOL-backed shares.

Since the introduction of the two spot Solana ETFs on October 28, there has not been a single day without inflows. Institutions in the United States have collectively invested nearly $600M in spot Solana ETFs. Yesterday alone, more than $6.7M in spot Solana ETF shares were purchased, predominantly through Bitwise.

(Source: SosoValue)

In contrast to spot Ethereum ETFs, Bitwise has the ability to stake SOL and provide yields to BSOL holders.

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

However, with the guidance issued by the US Treasury and the IRS on November 10, there’s now a clearer route for spot Solana ETF issuers to provide not just spot exposure but also locking tokens rewards lawfully.

Today @USTreasury and the @IRSnews issued new guidance giving crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) a clear path to stake digital assets and share locking tokens 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 hold one type of digital currency from a public PoS distributed record and adhere to a specific market fluidity protocol.

Simultaneously, they should refrain from undertaking any other functions beyond holding with a qualified custodian. According to the guidance, staking will be managed through an independent staking provider.

With this new guidance, it’s probable that more issuers will seek to launch spot Solana ETFs, enabling an increased number of institutions to gain exposure while simultaneously securing the network in exchange for attractive near-risk-free APYs.

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