Solana Primed for Explosive Rally—Analysts Eye $180-$200 Breakout

Solana’s price action is flashing bullish signals as market watchers predict a surge toward record highs. One prominent analyst now forecasts a breakout between $180 and $200—a move that would leave traditional finance bros clutching their spreadsheets.

Key drivers: Network upgrades and surging DeFi activity are fueling SOL’s momentum, while Ethereum gas fees continue to drive developers into Solana’s cheaper, faster ecosystem. The ’ETH killer’ narrative gains steam—again.

Word to the wise: If this rally materializes, expect Wall Street to suddenly ’discover’ blockchain scalability. Just don’t hold your breath for those pension funds to actually onboard.

Investors now see Solana differently: COO of MEXC

Beyond the market momentum, Jin believes that there is a “fundamental shift” in how the markets perceive Solana. The growth of its ecosystem, together with the relative weakness of Ethereum, is now attracting institutions to SOL.

“Ethereum ETFs have bled more than $350 million year-to-date. Solana has been the dominant network among L1 and L2 chains in 2025, driven by the rise of platforms like Pump.fun, radium, and Axiom,” Tracy Jin, MEXC

Jin added that the upcoming launches of Solana ETFs will further boost its institutional appeal. They will be attracted to the value the Solana network is creating through its DeFi ecosystem.