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On a macro level, monetary and regulatory policy had a significant influence. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at 4.25–4.50% in March 2025. Historically, high rates or no cuts tend to weaken cryptocurrencies, as bonds then offer competitive returns. However, Fed officials left open the possibility of rate cuts later (predicting two cuts in 2025), which injected some optimism into risk markets.
On the other hand, the demand from institutional investors for crypto assets has grown. Canada approved the world's first spot ETF for Solana in April, sending a positive signal to institutional investors. At the same time, the open interest in SOL futures reached a record of USD 5.75 billion as of April 30, placing Solana as the third largest crypto derivatives market. This reflects that funds and advanced traders are taking leveraged positions in SOL, perhaps anticipating future regulatory catalysts (such as ETF approval in the U.S.).
Future projections based on expert analysis
The forecasts for Solana 2025-2030 mainly point to bullish scenarios, although under different levels of conservatism. A study by Binance estimates that in 2025 SOL will average around $215.5 and could reach a maximum close to $238.9. From here to 2028, the same analysis projects that SOL could reach $492.3 (supported by adoption of its dApps), and hover around $811.8 by 2031. Other market projections are even more ambitious: for example, a report suggests a target of USD 250 billion in capitalization for 2025, which would imply about $400 per coin.
In practice, broad ranges are considered. On the optimistic side, some analysts calculate prices of $300–$500 by the end of 2025 and even $1,000 for 2030. On the conservative side, it is expected that SOL will remain in a range of $80–$300 in 2025, depending on the evolution of fundamentals and overall market demand. In summary, most agree that Solana has growth potential, as long as the deployment of new applications, network improvements, and the entry of institutional capital continue.
