Solana has extended its breakout above $150, climbing 5.4% in the past 24 hours to reach $153.16 at the time of writing, as per CoinGecko data:
With over $4.6 billion in daily trading volume and a circulating market capitalization just shy of $75 billion, SOL is quickly becoming one of the most closely watched altcoins this quarter.
Over the past two weeks, it has outperformed both Bitcoin and Ethereum, fueled by bullish technicals, rising institutional adoption, and record-setting on-chain usage.
SOL has now gained nearly 39% in the last 14 days, breaking out from a multi-week consolidation range. After flipping key resistance at $141—coinciding with the 0.236 Fibonacci level—bulls now eye the next Fib target around $169.03.
Meanwhile, momentum indicators are confirming the breakout, with the RSI pushing above 60, Stochastic Oscillator signaling strong bullish momentum at 91.3, and the MACD showing continued positive divergence.
Solana Growth Comes With Institutional Interest
The sharp rally is driven by several factors, including an overall uptick in the cryptocurrency market capitalization and other coins, such as Bitcoin and altcoins, entering the green zone.
However, SOL’s rally also stems from strategic allocations by institutions. For instance, Galaxy Digital swapped $105 million worth of Ethereum for nearly $98 million in Solana over the past two weeks.
According to blockchain data, Galaxy reduced its ETH exposure while accumulating 752,240 SOL, signaling a decisive institutional shift toward SOL amid concerns over Ethereum’s scalability and Layer 2 fragmentation.
Adding to the institutional tailwind, DeFi Development Corporation announced a new $11.5 million SOL treasury purchase on April 22, bringing its total SOL holdings to $34.4 million.
SOL may continue to attract capital seeking growth exposure. As CryptoMode reported, a Solana ETF was recently approved in Canada, which could bring a significant number of institutional players into the ecosystem.
If the SOL price holds above the $141 breakout zone, a retest of the $169–$180 region looks increasingly likely.
