Solana (SOL) Price Prediction 2025
A panel of industry specialists gives us their predictions for the price of solana (SOL) through 2035.
Finder analyses expert predictions each quarter. We conducted our most recent survey in April 2025, in which our panel of 26 crypto industry specialists shared their thoughts on how solana (SOL) will perform through 2035.
All prices mentioned in this report are denominated in US dollars.
On average, our panellists think SOL will be worth $331 by the end of 2025 before rising to $892 by 2030 and $1,539 by 2035.
Key Insights
- 2025 price forecast: The average year-end prediction for SOL is $331.
- Long-term projections: The panel sees solana reaching new heights and hitting $892 in 2030 and $1,539 by 2035.
- SOL is a strong buy: The majority of the panel (65%) say it’s time to buy SOL.
- SOL underpriced: Over half of the panel (56%) say SOL is undervalued.
- Likelihood of a SOL ETF: Close to half the panel (45%) think we’ll see a SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) in 2025.
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Solana (SOL) price predictions for 2025, 2030 and 2035
Our panellists think SOL will be worth an average of $331 by year-end 2025, about 70% higher than the asset’s price of $193.87 at the start of 2025.
Our panellists also predict that SOL will rise to $892 by year-end 2030 and $1,539 by year-end 2035.
Both the short- and long-term predictions from our panel are down from their more bullish predictions when they were surveyed in January 2025, where they saw SOL closing out the year valued at $395, moving to $1,027 by 2030 and $2,207 in 2035.
Johnny Gabriele, the head analyst of blockchain economics and AI integration at the Lifted Initiative, provides the panel’s highest projection for SOL in 2025, expecting the token could reach $800 but cautions its “long-term future is under scrutiny.”
Ben Ritchie, the managing director of Alpha Node Global, provides one of the more bullish projections for SOL in 2025, saying it could go as high as $500 as it attracts retail investors due to its advantages over ethereum (ETH).
Solana is a blockchain designed for retail users, offering a smooth experience at a low cost. This accessibility has driven demand, especially with the rise of memecoins alongside the established DeFi and NFT (non-fungible token) ecosystem. We expect solana’s price to reach up to $500 this year as more retail investors turn to the network for its affordability and speed compared to ethereum. Development has also progressed well since 2021, which may help address previous vulnerabilities.
Joseph Raczynski, a futurist at JT Consulting and Media, provides a projection closer to the panel average at $300, saying that SOL will benefit from investors who missed out on getting in early on ETH.
Solana’s got the rizz. Latecomers who missed ethereum’s big runs have piled into SOL instead. It’s fast, user-friendly and booming, but with more centralisation and less censorship resistance, there’s a trade-off.
John Hawkins, a senior lecturer at the University of Canberra, gives the lowest prediction of the panel, saying that SOL will end the year worth $50, though it may benefit from Trump’s endorsement.
BNB’s price largely reflects the price of bitcoin. Like all the non-stablecoin cryptos, it is a speculative bubble. Being included in Trump’s list of favored crypto may help it do less poorly than many other altcoins.
Is now the time to buy, hold or sell SOL?
The majority of the panel (65%) say SOL is a buy in 2025. A further quarter (23%) say you should hold, with just 12% advising that it’s time to sell.
Tommy Honan, the director of product at Swyftx, says that now is the time to buy SOL while the DeFi ecosystem is booming.
Solana’s got everything it needs — fast transactions, low fees and a booming DeFi ecosystem. Sure, it’s faced some stability hurdles, but with exciting upgrades on the way, I believe $280 is within reach by 2025. Solana is ready to come back strong, as it has already done a few times in the past!
Kadan Stadelmann, CTO and project lead of Komodo Platform, also thinks that SOL is a buy for two major reasons:
Solana (SOL) has strong bullish potential due to two main factors. Firstly, its growing presence in decentralised finance (DeFi) is a significant driver. With faster transaction speeds and lower fees compared to competitors like ethereum, solana is quickly becoming a top choice for DeFi developers. Additionally, solana’s use as a memecoin chain has increased its visibility and engagement within crypto communities.
Do you think SOL is currently overpriced, underpriced or priced fairly?
The panel thinks SOL has a lot of potential in 2025, with 56% saying the token is undervalued. A little over a quarter of the panel (28%) say SOL is fairly priced, and just 16% say it’s overpriced.
Shannon Blood, the CMO of InFlux Technologies, thinks that SOL is currently underpriced and says that while it has superior speeds to almost all its competitors, the uptake has been slower … for now.
Solana is one of the fastest-operating L1 (Layer 1) chains because of its parallelistic infrastructure. The only other network that is faster is Sui, but that chain is much smaller regarding adoption. As on-chain congestion increases with more and more new users, developers will flock to solana for its speed, driving its value in the years to come.
Jeremy Britton, the founder of BostonTrading.co, also says that SOL is underpriced, simply adding that “eventually, markets discover the truth.”
Will we see a SOL ETF in 2025?
Close to half the panel (45%) say that we will see a SOL ETF in 2025, with a further 30% saying one will come next year.
Gracy Chen, the CEO of Bitget, says that she thinks that we will see a solana ETF in 2025 and that it could be a catalyst for massive growth in the token’s value.
A $400 year-end 2025 prediction (~300% increase) is ambitious and hinges on a potential altcoin season or significant catalysts like a solana ETF approval, which Polymarket estimates has an 85% chance in 2025 and could drive $2.7B–$6B in inflows, boosting SOL’s price and legitimacy.
While Ruadhan O, founder of Seasonal Tokens, doesn’t see SOL being approved for an ETF in 2025, he does say that it may happen in 2026 and that SOL’s inclusion in the Strategic Crypto Reserve could go a long way to boosting its chances of approval.
The inclusion of SOL in the strategic crypto reserve is bullish and could indicate that the administration no longer views SOL as an unregistered security, boosting the chances of an ETF approval. Like ETH, SOL’s price has plummeted since the start of the year. This is the moment of maximum fear, and the price is likely to recover in the coming months.
Will SOL continue its current growth trajectory in 2025?
With solana’s Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassing $10 billion, indicating a recovering
DeFi ecosystem, we asked the panel how likely it is for solana to maintain its growth trajectory for the remainder of 2025, with the majority of the panel saying it’s either likely (60%) or very likely (30%).
Nicole DeCicco, the CEO of CryptoConsultz, says that the market is clearly recognising solana’s value.
With TVL surpassing $10 billion, it’s clear the market sees value here. At CryptoConsultz, solana is coming up more often in client conversations — especially from builders and early-stage project teams who care about UX and cost. If the network can maintain uptime and stay focused on developer growth, I think solana is well-positioned to keep gaining ground, even as competition heats up.
Mitesh Shah, the founder and CEO of Omnia Markets, also mentions solana’s TVL when discussing its potential growth.
Solana’s potential is frequently linked to its rapidly growing DeFi ecosystem (evidenced by potentially ~$12B in TVL and ~1.1M daily users) and its high throughput (~3000+ avg TPS), with upgrades like Firedancer promising further enhancements. While ETF approval this year remains somewhat likely, this ecosystem growth leads to significant potential upside from current levels.
Meet the panel
Simon Trimborn
Simon Trimborn
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketDid not provide comment.
Jason Lau
Jason Lau
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketDid not provide comment.
Joseph Raczynski
Joseph Raczynski
Prediction
$300Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana's got the rizz. Latecomers who missed ethereum's big runs have piled into SOL instead. It's fast, user-friendly and booming — but with more centralisation and less censorship resistance, there's a trade-off.
Alexander Kuptsikevich
Alexander Kuptsikevich
Prediction
$220Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketDid not provide comment.
Ben Ritchie
Ben Ritchie
Prediction
$500Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana is a blockchain designed for retail users, offering a smooth experience at a low cost. This accessibility has driven demand, especially with the rise of memecoins alongside the established DeFi and NFT (non-fungible token) ecosystem. We expect solana's price to reach up to $500 this year as more retail investors turn to the network for its affordability and speed compared to ethereum. Development has also progressed well since 2021, which may help address previous vulnerabilities.
Ajay Shrestha
Ajay Shrestha
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketDid not provide comment.
Ruadhan O
Ruadhan O
Prediction
$200Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketThe inclusion of SOL in the strategic crypto reserve is bullish and could indicate that the administration no longer views SOL as an unregistered security, boosting the chances of an ETF approval. Like ETH, SOL's price has plummeted since the start of the year. This is the moment of maximum fear, and the price is likely to recover in the coming months.
Michiel Frackers
Michiel Frackers
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Holdback_handDid not provide comment.
Sathvik Vishwanath
Sathvik Vishwanath
Prediction
$280Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana's ecosystem has matured significantly, with growing TVL, NFT activity and strong developer momentum. Its high throughput and low fees make it a favorite for DeFi, gaming, and consumer-facing apps. With massive ecosystem growth, recent upgrades like Firedancer coming online and potential ETF interest in the pipeline, SOL remains one of the strongest altcoin candidates for long-term upside.
John Hawkins
John Hawkins
Prediction
$50Buy/sell/hold
SellsellBNB's price largely reflects the price of bitcoin. Like all the non-stablecoin cryptos, it is a speculative bubble. Being included in Trump's list of favored crypto may help it do less poorly than many other altcoins.
Mitesh Shah
Mitesh Shah
Prediction
$350Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana's potential is frequently linked to its rapidly growing DeFi ecosystem (evidenced by potentially ~$12B in TVL and ~1.1M daily users) and its high throughput (~3000+ avg TPS), with upgrades like Firedancer promising further enhancements. While ETF approval this year remains somewhat likely, this ecosystem growth leads to significant potential upside from current levels.
Desmond Marshall
Desmond Marshall
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Holdback_handDid not provide comment.
Martin Froehler
Martin Froehler
Prediction
$500Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_handDid not provide comment.
Kadan Stadelmann
Kadan Stadelmann
Prediction
$500Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana (SOL) has strong bullish potential due to two main factors. Firstly, its growing presence in decentralised finance (DeFi) is a significant driver. With faster transaction speeds and lower fees compared to competitors like ethereum, solana is quickly becoming a top choice for DeFi developers. Additionally, solana's use as a memecoin chain has increased its visibility and engagement within crypto communities. The rise of memecoins on the solana network adds an element of cultural relevance, helping to bring new users and developers to the platform. This also strengthens its network effect as more projects choose solana for its scalability and lower costs.
Pedro Febrero
Pedro Febrero
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Holdback_handDid not provide comment.
Nicole DeCicco
Nicole DeCicco
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana has rebounded from the challenges of the last cycle and continues to show strength in DeFi, NFT innovation and ecosystem development. Its low-cost, high-speed architecture makes it a standout for certain use cases that ethereum still struggles to handle efficiently. With TVL surpassing $10 billion, it's clear the market sees value here. At CryptoConsultz, solana is coming up more often in client conversations — especially from builders and early-stage project teams who care about UX and cost. If the network can maintain uptime and stay focused on developer growth, I think solana is well-positioned to keep gaining ground, even as competition heats up.
Nick Forster
Nick Forster
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
SellsellDid not provide comment.
Jeremy Britton
Jeremy Britton
Prediction
$250Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketEventually, markets discover the truth.
Josh Fraser
Josh Fraser
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Holdback_handDid not provide comment.
Johnny Gabriele
Johnny Gabriele
Prediction
$800Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketIt will continue to grow, but its long-term future is under scrutiny.
Shannon Blood
Shannon Blood
Prediction
$300Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana is one of the fastest operating L1 chains because of its parallelistic infrastructure. The only other network that is faster is Sui, but that chain is much smaller regarding adoption. As on-chain congestion increases with more and more new users, developers will flock to solana for its speed, driving its value in the years to come.
Jean Rausis
Jean Rausis
Prediction
$220Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_handDid not provide comment.
Tommy Honan
Tommy Honan
Prediction
$280Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketSolana's got everything it needs — fast transactions, low fees, and a booming DeFi ecosystem. Sure, it's faced some stability hurdles, but with exciting upgrades on the way, I believe $280 is within reach by 2025. Solana is ready to come back strong as it has already done a few times in the past!
Simon Peters
Simon Peters
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basketDid not provide comment.
Lee Smales
Lee Smales
Prediction
N/ABuy/sell/hold
SellsellDid not provide comment.
Gracy Chen
Gracy Chen
Prediction
$400Buy/sell/hold
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