Solana’s token is trading around $196, backed by a 13–14 % surge earlier, reclaiming the $200 milestone on Binance’s USDT market, fueled by its high-throughput blockchain, growing developer activity, and expanding DeFi/NFT/gaming ecosystems .

In the broader market, analysts remain bullish: Bitget foresees potential for Solana to reach $300, supported by institutional interest and overall crypto optimism . VanEck even projects an ambitious $520 price by the end of 2025, contingent on Solana’s continued developer momentum and market share gains .

Solana (SOL) trades near $196, rising over 13 % today, buoyed by its robust blockchain performance and expanding ecosystem. Analysts remain optimistic: Bitget pegs upside toward $300 amid rising institutional interest, and VanEck forecasts a possible climb to $520 by year’s end, driven by Solana’s growing developer and market traction.