In 2025, Solana generated more than $1.5 billion in revenue, outpacing Ethereum and Hyperliquid while still keeping median transaction fees under one cent. SOL recently traded near $123.89 with about $6.46 billion in 24-hour volume, as traders focused on resistance at $129 and key technical levels heading into 2026.

Ethereum is entering a pivotal phase as on-chain activity, validator queues, and institutional accumulation strengthen while price stabilizes near key support levels around $2,950–$3,000. Nearly one million validators secure about 35.5 million ETH with staking yields near 2.85%, and analysts now outline upside scenarios that could eventually revisit the $4,955–$5,000 region if critical resistance zones are reclaimed.

According to CoinShares, crypto investment products posted $446M in net outflows last week, lifting withdrawals since the early-October shock to $3.2B, with U.S. funds down about $460M and Germany up $35.7M. XRP saw $70.2M of inflows and Solana $7.5M, while Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded outflows of $443M and $59.5M.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has projected that global stablecoin supply could surpass $1 trillion by 2026, alongside advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain. His outlook contrasts with JPMorgan's estimate of $500 billion to $600 billion in stablecoins by 2028, as current supply stands around $308 billion. At the same time, Solana's SOL token is trading near $123, with some analysts eyeing long-term price targets between $500 and $1,000 despite an ongoing corrective phase.

Galaxy Research indicates Solana's inflation reform will not advance in 2026, with associate Lucas Tcheyan saying SIMD-0411 will likely be withdrawn without a vote. Priorities are shifting to market microstructure and onchain efficiency, while Galaxy expects Solana-based Internet Capital Markets to reach $2 billion from roughly $750 million today. SOL traded near $123 with a small daily gain.

The Solana Foundation has launched Kora, a new infrastructure tool that relays fees and manages signing to simplify onboarding on the Solana network. Kora lets applications sponsor transaction costs in SOL or tokens like USDC while shifting signing to secure external environments. At the same time, SOL is trading around $121.96 and is testing the $120 support area after failing to break above the $128–$130 resistance range.

Charles Schwab has added Solana futures, opening regulated access for institutional and retail clients without holding SOL. SOL trades at $127.82, down 0.57% on the day and 6.73% weekly, while analysts flag a bearish trend below the weekly EMA200 and watch the $89–$101 demand zone. Short‑term levels include $123–$125 support, $134 mid‑range, and $145 resistance.

CME Group debuted spot-quoted XRP and Solana futures, expanding a suite that already includes Bitcoin and Ether. Since launch, average daily volume in the spot-quoted BTC/ETH contracts was 11,300, rising to 18,400 in the fourth quarter and 35,300 in December, with a late November peak day of 60,700 combined contracts.

Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management launched the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETP (QSOL), a regulated vehicle offering spot exposure and staking within an institutional framework. The grantor trust supports cash and in‑kind creations and trades on Cboe BZX. SOL priced at $126.13, down 3.59% on the day and over 7% weekly, with volume near $4.8 billion.