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Story: Solana Eyes $100 Mark as Institutions Back Blockchain Play

By Steven Anderson

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Solana hit $100. The cryptocurrency touched that key level on March 16, 2026, pushed higher by institutional money flowing into the blockchain project that's been gaining serious…

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Galaxy Digital just dropped news that changed everything. Mike Novogratz's firm said it wants to launch a Solana ETF, and the CEO didn't hold back his excitement about the project.

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The investment giant filed for a Solana Trust on March 12, giving investors another way to get exposure without buying the actual tokens.

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Trading volume tells the real story here. CoinMarketCap data shows Solana volume surged 25% over the past week alone, with both retail and institutional players betting the token…

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Kathy Woods from ARK Invest sees bigger picture potential. She talked to CNBC on March 14 about Solana's role in crypto portfolios.

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But skeptics exist. JP Morgan's James Lee warned on March 13 that Solana's rapid price gains could trigger short-term volatility.

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The network keeps building momentum through partnerships and upgrades. Solana Labs announced a Chainlink integration on March 9, bringing decentralized oracle solutions to…

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Retail interest is exploding too. Robinhood reported a massive spike in Solana trades over the past two weeks, showing the token's appeal isn't limited to institutional money.

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The Solana Foundation's quarterly report from March 8 revealed network activity jumped 40% compared to the previous quarter.

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April's Solana Hackathon could be another catalyst. The event typically showcases new projects and innovations that end up attracting more investment to the ecosystem.

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Regulatory approval for ETFs remains the big unknown. The SEC hasn't given clear signals about when or if they'll approve Solana-focused funds.

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Network fundamentals look solid regardless of short-term price moves. Transaction fees remain low compared to Ethereum, and processing speeds continue to attract developers…

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Solana's next few weeks will be crucial. Breaking cleanly above $100 and holding that level could attract more institutional money and trigger additional buying from retail…

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Several major corporations have quietly started exploring Solana for enterprise blockchain solutions.

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The Federal Reserve's recent comments on digital assets also boosted sentiment. Fed Chair Jerome Powell mentioned "promising developments in blockchain efficiency" during a March…

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