Solana Gains 7% on Rising Market Sentiment and ETF Expectation

Solana (SOL) has surged nearly 7% in the past 24 hours, driven by rising market sentiment and growing speculation over a potential Solana ETF approval.

As investor enthusiasm increases, SOL’s momentum aligns with broader cryptocurrency trends , fueling optimism for future growth.

Solana (SOL) has shown a strong move-up within the past 24 hours. Source: CoinGecko

Solana’s upward momentum is supported by a 24-hour trading volume of $6.33 billion, reflecting increased market activity and investor engagement.

The cryptocurrency market is shifting towards altcoins, with assets like Solana gaining momentum. The Altcoin Season Index has risen to 55/100, up 10 points this week, signaling stronger altcoin performance relative to Bitcoin.

The altcoin season index is still 20 points below the official mark. Source: BlockchainCenter

Currently, 31.7 million SOLs are tied up in active futures contracts. Over the past 24 hours, open interest has increased by 7.38% , signaling heightened engagement and demand for SOL futures. 

The average funding rate for SOL perpetual futures stands at 0.01% across major exchanges, reflecting a balanced market sentiment between long and short positions.

Optimism Around Solana ETF

The current crypto market recovery is linked to the upcoming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, which could pave the way for a more favorable regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies, including Solana.

Adding to this is speculation around the potential approval of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S., which could drive significant investment into SOL.

Several prominent asset management firms, including Grayscale, 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, and Canary Capital, have filed applications for Solana and XRP ETFs.

As Solana ETF applications approach the deadline for a preliminary decision by the end of January, analysts predict that approval could attract $3 billion to $6 billion in capital inflows.

Why This Matters

Rising optimism around Solana, bolstered by improving market sentiment and potential ETF approval, could drive substantial inflows into SOL, opening up significant long-term investment opportunities.

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