$SOL Solana’s current momentum reflects more than price action—it signals growing institutional validation of Layer 1 blockchain alternatives to Ethereum. The surge in ETF filings and $78M in Solana-focused inflows this July shows that major players are betting on its scalability, low fees, and ecosystem growth. Projects like Helium, Jupiter, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) thrive on Solana, reinforcing its real-world utility. The SEC’s willingness to review Solana ETF filings by October hints at a broader regulatory acceptance. If approved, Sol could experience a paradigm shift, attracting long-term capital and pushing it from an altcoin to a mainstream financial asset.