Solana Futures OI Hits $7.4B on ETF Rumors—Could $200 Be Next?
The post Solana Futures OI Hits $7.4B on ETF Rumors—Could $200 Be Next? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. With SOL futures hitting historic highs, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency based on market capitalization has been witnessing heightened institutional participation despite balanced buyer-seller demand. Surging Open Interest Signals Increased Institutional Bets Since an increase in futures open interest generally indicates growing market activity and trader participation, Solana is most probably witnessing new money from sophisticated or institutional investors. It also means that the Solana market is more liquid, which permits easier entry and exit positions. Given that SOL futures recently soared to 46.2 million SOL, a scenario witnessed 2-years ago, large players may be positioning themselves ahead of possible regulatory developments or exchange-traded fund (ETF) announcements. As a result, this uptick is encouraging more sophisticated strategies, such as the carry trade, where investors buy SOL on the spot market and short futures to lock in price differences. While demand from buyers equals sellers in futures markets, the increase in activity reflects renewed confidence in Solana’s long-term potential. Solana recently shook up the crypto world with a $1 billion institutional raise and launch of its first public liquid staking strategy. DeFi Development Corp. recently secured a $5B equity line to boost its Solana treasury and fast-track SOL per share growth — a bold bet on Solana’s expanding ecosystem. Is Solana $200 Target on the Horizon? Given that Solana is currently locked in the $140 to $160 range, this altcoin might be building momentum needed to soar to the $170 zone. Market analyst Lingrid, acknowledged, “Solana has pulled back into the support zone after failing to hold above short-term resistance near 160. Price is now compressing just above the support line with a potential rebound setup forming. The structure favors a stair-step recovery if buyers defend the green zone. A breakout above recent highs could open the path toward the 170 target area.”…
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With SOL futures hitting historic highs, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency based on market capitalization has been witnessing heightened institutional participation despite balanced buyer-seller demand. Surging Open Interest Signals Increased Institutional Bets Since an increase in futures open interest generally indicates growing market activity and trader participation, Solana is most probably witnessing new money from sophisticated or institutional investors. It also means that the Solana market is more liquid, which permits easier entry and exit positions. Given that SOL futures recently soared to 46.2 million SOL, a scenario witnessed 2-years ago, large players may be positioning themselves ahead of possible regulatory developments or exchange-traded fund (ETF) announcements. As a result, this uptick is encouraging more sophisticated strategies, such as the carry trade, where investors buy SOL on the spot market and short futures to lock in price differences. While demand from buyers equals sellers in futures markets, the increase in activity reflects renewed confidence in Solana’s long-term potential. Solana recently shook up the crypto world with a $1 billion institutional raise and launch of its first public liquid staking strategy. DeFi Development Corp. recently secured a $5B equity line to boost its Solana treasury and fast-track SOL per share growth — a bold bet on Solana’s expanding ecosystem. Is Solana $200 Target on the Horizon? Given that Solana is currently locked in the $140 to $160 range, this altcoin might be building momentum needed to soar to the $170 zone. Market analyst Lingrid, acknowledged, “Solana has pulled back into the support zone after failing to hold above short-term resistance near 160. Price is now compressing just above the support line with a potential rebound setup forming. The structure favors a stair-step recovery if buyers defend the green zone. A breakout above recent highs could open the path toward the 170 target area.”…
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