Solana entered the new week under pressure despite several network milestones and growing institutional activity. The token traded around $156.55 , down 3.04% in 24 hours and nearly 20% lower over the past week. The drop followed a strong rally driven by ETF launches and corporate accumulation that now appears to be cooling off amid broader market weakness. Institutional Activity Boosts Solana Ecosystem Over the weekend, Solana achieved major milestones, including the debut of the Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) on the New York Stock Exchange. The launch attracted strong investor attention, with $284 million in inflows across Solana-linked ETFs, according to SoSoValue data. Additionally, Grayscale expanded its exposure with the GSOL trust, reflecting continued institutional interest in Solana’s network despite short-term market turbulence. Meanwhile, global payment firms such as Visa and Shopify have continued integrating Solana’s blockchain into their payment systems. Western Union’s move to build stablecoin remittance rails exclusively on Solana also underscores confidence in its high-speed, low-cost infrastructure. These developments indicate deepening adoption that could support the network’s long-term outlook. Forward Industries’ Position and Market Impact One of the largest corporate investors in Solana, Forward Industries , Inc., has faced steep unrealized losses. The firm, which purchased 6.82 million SOL at an average of $232, holds a position now worth about $1.2 billion down roughly $382 million. Its share price has plunged nearly 74% from a $39.6 peak to $10.44, bringing its market value below the worth of its Solana holdings. This unusual valuation gap highlights market stress, where the company’s net asset value now trades below parity (mNAV Analysts Eye Critical Technical Levels Source: X Technical analysts see Solana at a crucial juncture. According to DonnieBTC, the token is testing a major weekly demand zone between $150 and $160. A rebound from this level could propel SOL toward $180–$200, while a breakdown might lead to retests of the $113–$120 base that previously supported accumulation. Source: X However, Crypto Tony warned that sustained weakness remains possible if Solana fails to defend the $156 level. He noted that a daily close below that threshold could accelerate losses toward $142 and $132. For any recovery to take shape, SOL must reclaim the $170–$182 region, signaling potential accumulation before another upward phase.
