# Solana

Type: Token (SOL)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-26**: Crypto and Stock Futures Rally on Ceasefire — Bitcoin rises to $65,500, Ethereum gains 3.37%, and over $200M in crypto shorts are liquidated. U.S. stock futures climb sharply on easing geopolitical tensions.
- **2026-07-24**: US and Iran Halt Strikes — After 13 days of attacks, the United States holds off on further military action against Iran starting Friday night. Iran reciprocates by ceasing its retaliatory strikes.
- **2026-07-23**: Houthi Embargo Announcement — Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia declares a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening oil export routes through the Red Sea and stoking supply fears.
- **2026-07-23**: Crypto & Equity Sell-off — Bitcoin drops to $64,953, Ethereum to $1,871, XRP to $1.10, Dogecoin to $0.069; Dow falls 507 points, Nasdaq slides 2.15%. Over $250M in crypto liquidations occur, with $188M in longs wiped out.
- **2026-07-16**: E*TRADE Launches Spot Crypto Trading — Morgan Stanley's E*TRADE platform launched spot cryptocurrency trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
- **2026-07-16**: Bitcoin Pulls Back Amid Geopolitical Tensions — Bitcoin fell 1.3% to $64,087.07, Ethereum down 2.6% to $1,873.08, Solana down 2.0% to $75.80 as U.S.-Iran conflict escalated.
- **2026-07-15**: Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $107M — iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF gained $81M, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund added $17M in AUM; Ethereum ETFs also saw $45M inflows.
- **2026-07-14**: June CPI released: 0.4% decline — The Consumer Price Index for June came in lower than expected, driven by falling energy prices, sharply reducing expectations of a near-term rate hike.
- **2026-07-14**: Ethereum leads crypto rally — Ethereum surged 6.1% to $1,874.98; Bitcoin gained 3.8% to $64,434.55; Solana rose 2.8% to $76.97, all buoyed by improved inflation data.
- **2026-07-14**: $288 million in seized crypto moved to Coinbase Prime — The U.S. government transferred a large sum of seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase's institutional platform, drawing market attention.
- **2026-07-13**: Crypto Market Slides on Renewed Inflation Fears — Bitcoin dropped 3.3% to $62,049.20, Ethereum fell 2.9% to $1,766.39, and Solana declined 3.4% to $74.87, triggered by U.S.-Iran tensions driving oil prices higher.
- **2026-07-13**: Crypto markets decline on rate hike fears — Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell as fears of Middle East escalation raised the prospect of higher living costs and potential Fed tightening.
- **2026-07-12**: US Strikes on Iran Begin — Military operation commences, initially seen as limited but escalates over subsequent days, setting the stage for prolonged geopolitical uncertainty.
- **2026-07-10**: Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Positive — The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF recorded $86.8 million in net inflows, ending an eight-week streak of outflows, while the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF gained $16.2 million.
- **2026-07-03T22:20:00-04:00**: End-of-day crypto prices recorded — BTC $61,460.31, ETH $1,708.41, XRP $1.09, SOL $81.33, DOGE $0.07466; open interest at $46.22B, derivatives traders trim long positions.

## Recent coverage (20 stories)

### Bitcoin Holds $64.8K as $465M ETF Outflows Rattle Confidence
2026-07-28 01:09:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Bitcoin and major altcoins stabilized on July 27 ahead of the Fed meeting, but a sudden $465 million exodus from spot Bitcoin ETFs exposes fragile institutional sentiment. Exchange closures at BitMEX and BitMart fuel debate over whether the market is bottoming or still deteriorating.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-steadies-64k-fomc-465m-outflows

### Bitcoin Breaches $65.5K as $160M Shorts Squeezed: 'Very Likely' Bottom Is In
2026-07-27 03:53:05 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Bitcoin spiked to $65,500 late Sunday, triggering a massive short squeeze that erased $160 million in bearish positions. Ethereum jumped 3.37%, and the Fear & Greed Index remains in Fear as an unnamed analyst declares a bottom is very likely.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-bottom-short-squeeze

### Bitcoin Slides to $64,953 as $250M Liquidated in 13th Day of Iran Strikes
2026-07-24 04:52:38 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Crypto markets fell sharply on July 23, 2026, with Bitcoin dropping to $64,953 and over $250 million in liquidations as the US-Iran conflict escalated into its 13th day. Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin also posted losses, while crypto stocks like MSTR plunged. The correction signals a classic risk-off deleveraging amid renewed geopolitical tension and rising oil supply fears.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-drops-64953-liquidation-250m-iran-strikes

### CLARITY Act paralysis: Bitcoin dominance surges as 20M BTC mined
2026-07-20 00:17:37 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Senate's inability to pass the CLARITY Act is punishing altcoins and stablecoins while Bitcoin thrives on its scarcity and regulatory certainty, with over 20 million BTC already mined.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/clarity-act-bitcoin-dominance-crypto

### Bitcoin Drops 1.3% to $64K as E*TRADE Launches Spot Crypto Trading
2026-07-17 00:19:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

On July 16, Bitcoin fell 1.3% to $64,087.07 amid risk-off sentiment fueled by US-Iran tensions, while E*TRADE's launch of spot crypto trading marked a major institutional milestone. Crypto market cap dipped to $2.28 trillion as Bitcoin ETFs saw $107M inflows the prior day.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-pullback-etrade-crypto-trading

### ETH Leaps 6.1% to $1,875 as CPI Cools; $288M in Seized Funds Moved
2026-07-15 05:10:40 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Ethereum spearheaded a broad crypto rally on July 14, gaining over 6% to $1,874.98, as a surprise drop in inflation data eased macro headwinds. The same day, the U.S. government moved $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime, reinforcing the intersection of policy and market action.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/eth-leads-rally-cpi-seized-funds-transfer

### SOL Crashes 3.4% as $80 Breakout Fails — Phantom Glitch Compounds Slide
2026-07-14 00:27:05 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Solana bore the brunt of today’s macro-driven sell-off, falling 3.4% after failing to clear $80, while Phantom wallet problems added idiosyncratic selling pressure. Meanwhile, Bitmine’s eye-popping 4.8% Ethereum accumulation signals extreme long-term conviction from a major miner.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/solana-dips-failed-breakout-phantom-issues

### Solana Captures 99% of $4.3B Tokenized Stock Surge After SpaceX IPO
2026-07-12 09:51:22 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX's IPO catalyzed a record $4.3B in 30-day on-chain tokenized stock volume, with Solana commanding 99% market share. The surge highlights growing real-world asset tokenization on the network, as platforms like Ondo Finance see tokens trade at a premium.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/solana-99-percent-tokenized-stock-volume-spacex-ipo

### ETH Outpaces BTC with 5.67% Surge as $460M Shorts Get Liquidated
2026-07-03 18:25:39 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Ethereum rallied 5.67% to $1,708, leading a crypto upswing after a dismal U.S. jobs report sapped rate-hike fears. Nearly $460 million in short liquidations fueled the pump, with Bitcoin clearing $62,000 briefly. Yet derivatives traders on Binance trimmed longs, signaling caution.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/ethereum-leads-crypto-rally-short-squeeze

### Bitcoin Stays Above $64K as ETF Outflows Slow to $90M, Solana Slides 16% in 7 Days
2026-06-28 02:01:45 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Bitcoin clung to $64,352 on June 22 as easing geopolitics offered temporary respite, though $6.35B in 30-day ETF outflows and hawkish Fed fears kept a lid on gains. Solana’s 16% weekly collapse belied strengthening fundamentals from MoneyGram and Moody’s integrations.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-64k-etf-outflows-90m-solana-16pct-drop

### SOL at $73: Can a 75% Drop Turn Into a 3x Rebound for Solana?
2026-06-28 01:56:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

After soaring to $295 in early 2025, Solana has cratered to $73 following a security breach and macro headwinds. But with faster transaction throughput than Ethereum, rising developer adoption, and Moody’s integration, believers see a recovery in the making. We break down the three‑year bullish and bearish scenarios.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/sol-75-drop-future-outlook

### Bitcoin Below $59K, $890M Liquidated as PCE Soars to 4%
2026-06-26 06:52:27 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Hot inflation data wreaks havoc on crypto markets: Bitcoin drops to $59,273, Ethereum to $1,558, and overleveraged traders face $890M in liquidations. Altcoins like XRP and DOGE bleed as market cap shrinks to $2.09T.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/crypto-bloodbath-pce-inflation-4

### Exodus Adds 27 BTC, Slashes ETH 23% as Swap Volume Hits $383M in May
2026-06-21 15:52:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Exodus Movement's May metrics reveal a strategic treasury shift toward Bitcoin and Solana, while Ethereum holdings dropped sharply. The self-custodial platform processed $383M in swap volume, with XO Swap contributing $104M, as monthly active users remained flat at 1.5M.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/exodus-may-2026-treasury-swap-volume

### Coinbase Goes DeFi-Style: SOL-Backed Loans, USDC Credit Card, and Agentic AI Trading
2026-06-18 02:39:19 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Crypto natives gain access to traditional finance tools within their Coinbase account. The platform now features Solana-staked loans, a USDC credit card, and an AI advisor, bridging CeFi and DeFi while challenging decentralized perp exchanges like Hyperliquid.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/coinbase-everything-exchange-crypto-defi-ai-advisor

### SOL Soars 14% to $72 as SpaceX IPO Tokenization Dominates BTC, ETH
2026-06-18 00:38:28 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Solana led crypto majors with a 13.76% weekly gain, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum, as tokenized SpaceX shares went live on its blockchain. The altcoin saw the largest jump in open interest and most bullish derivatives positioning, cementing its role in real-world asset tokenization.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/solana-beats-bitcoin-ethereum-spacex-ipo

### Virtune Lists Altcoin ETP with 11.39% Hyperliquid Weight on Warsaw Exchange
2026-06-17 23:50:50 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Virtune’s new Crypto Altcoin Index ETP (VIRALT) brings diversified exposure to 10 leading altcoins to the Warsaw Stock Exchange. With top allocations to Hyperliquid and Stellar, it offers regulated access for Polish investors.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/virtune-altcoin-etp-warsaw-listing

### Bitcoin Hits $66K, Solana Soars 13%: Why Altcoins Are Breaking Out of the Winter
2026-06-17 03:45:35 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Bitcoin tops $66,000 as Ethereum and XRP consolidate, but Solana steals the show with a 13% weekly surge. Experts frame a $3B ETF outflow not as fear, but as a maturation signal that could fuel the next altcoin rotation.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-66k-solana-13-percent-altcoin-breakout

### Bitcoin Hits $63,850 as Iran Optimism Triggers $260M Crypto Short Squeeze
2026-06-12 04:21:27 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Crypto markets exploded Thursday after Trump’s Iran de-escalation triggered a $260M short liquidation event. Bitcoin led the charge to $63,850, with ETH, XRP, and DOGE also surging, even as the Fear & Greed Index remained in 'Extreme Fear.'
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-ethereum-rally-iran-deal

### Ethereum vs. Solana: Analyzing the $2,000 Investment Thesis for 2026
2026-03-26 01:12:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

As the battle for Layer 1 dominance intensifies, investors are weighing Ethereum’s institutional stability against Solana’s high-performance ecosystem. This analysis breaks down the technical advantages, market positioning, and long-term value propositions of both assets for a $2,000 capital allocation.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/ethereum-vs-solana-investment-analysis-2026

### Solana Secures Mastercard and Western Union for New Enterprise Platform
2026-03-24 14:07:49 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Solana has launched a unified developer platform aimed at institutional tokenization and stablecoin integration, securing major partners including Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay. This move signals a significant shift in enterprise blockchain adoption, moving from experimental pilots to scalable infrastructure on a public high-throughput network.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/solana-mastercard-western-union-enterprise-platform

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