SOL Strategies acquires Houdini Swap and Darklake Labs to enhance Solana infrastructure

Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below the $80,000 mark is starting to undo some of the optimism that followed a major step forward for the industry. After the Senate Banking Committee markup for the CLARITY Act on Thursday, the market’s gains have since faded.  Now, fresh inflation data is arriving with a potentially heavier hand, and analysts say it could further cool sentiment that traders had hoped would carry into stronger price action.  The concern is not limited to Bitcoin: the same macro pressure could spill into Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), where conditions often translate into sharper day-to-day moves. ‘Broadly Bearish’ For Bitcoin Market expert Alex Carchidi of The Motley Fool frames April’s inflation reading as particularly difficult to absorb. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on May 12, prices rose 3.8% year over year. A key driver was energy, which jumped 17.9% as costs climbed amid the US-Iran conflict.  Related Reading: Bitcoin And XRP Climb On CLARIT

The post Blackrock Drives Bitcoin ETF Recovery as Trading Volume Surges to $2.76B appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs added $131.31M as Blackrock IBIT drew $144.10M in fresh inflows. Ether ETFs lost $5.65M for a 4th day, with Blackrock ETHA leading withdrawals. XRP gained $18.25M, and Solana gained $6.51M as altcoin ETF demand remained resilient. XRP ETFs Attract $18M as Regulatory Optimism Fuels Investor Demand A calmer tone returned to crypto ETF markets, though the recovery was uneven. Bitcoin funds regained momentum as large institutional buyers stepped back in, helping stabilize sentiment after a sharp selloff earlier in the week. Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $131.31 million, supported by broad market participation. Six funds ended the day in positive territory, outweighing losses from four others. Blackrock’s IBIT once again dominated flows, attracting $144.10 million in fresh capital and reinforcing its position as the market’s primary in

Bitcoin ETFs snapped back into positive territory on Thursday with $131 million in fresh inflows, signaling a renewed wave of institutional demand after two difficult sessions. Ether ETFs, however, remained under pressure with a fourth consecutive day of outflows, while XRP and solana products continued to attract steady capital. XRP ETFs Attract $18M as Regulatory […]

The post JPMorgan discloses Solana ETF holdings: Is institutional interest in SOL rising? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Institutions continue to stack more crypto either directly or through ETFs. Recently, JPMorgan Chase and Dartmouth College released their new Solana ETF holdings to the public. With the crypto market structure bill passing the Senate Banking Committee, adoption can only go higher. However, the bill has passed the most critical level but has yet to be signed into law. Institutional accumulation of Solana ETFs As per the latest Q1 13F filing, JPMorgan Chase disclosed that its Solana ETF position was at $523K. The banking institution was accumulating Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF. Dartmouth College added to their SOL ETF stake, but their holdings in Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] remained unchanged. The filing revealed the institution added $3.30 million, taking their total crypto exposure to $14.50 million. These positions meant that Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF

Options expiry contracts worth $2.6 billion across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana settled on Deribit on May 15, triggering widespread market liquidations. According to Deribit data, approximately 25,000 Bitcoin options with a notional value exceeding $2 billion rolled off on…

"We recently tested that $98 resistance, which resulted in a quick rejection. Now, I am seeing Solana bounce," Ali Martinez stated.

The post Can Solana Price Reclaim $100: Analyst Reveal The Levels That Could Change Everything appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The post Can Solana Price Reclaim $100: Analyst Reveal The Levels That Could Change Everything appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana is approaching a moment that could redefine its short-term trend. After spending weeks trapped beneath major resistance, signs of renewed strength are beginning to emerge across price action, derivatives markets, and on-chain activity. Traders are once again turning their attention toward a level that has repeatedly stood in the way of a larger breakout. As bullish positioning quietly builds and ecosystem growth accelerates, optimism surrounding SOL is beginning to return. Yet one challenge remains unchanged: Can Solana price finally reclaim $100, or will resistance once again stall the rally before momentum truly returns? Analyst Reveals the Level That Could Change Everything for Solana Crypto analyst Ali believes

Solana’s $98 resistance is in focus, with $88 as support and $107 to $117 as upside targets if SOL breaks out. Solana traded near a key short-term barrier as market analysts focused on the $98 level. A daily close above that area could turn resistance into support, while failure there may keep SOL within its […] The post Solana Eyes Bullish Breakout if $98 Resistance Turns Into Support appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.