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Solana ETFs see week-long inflows despite SOL near yearly lows

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published dez. 15 2025Last Updated dez. 15 2025

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Solana (CRYPTO:SOL)-linked exchange-traded funds recorded seven consecutive days of net inflows even as SOL continued to trade near its weakest levels of the year amid a broader crypto market downturn.

Data from Farside Investors shows approximately $16.6 million flowed into Solana ETFs on Tuesday alone, marking the strongest single day of inflows during the streak.

Across the full seven-day period, cumulative net inflows into Solana ETFs reached roughly $674 million, underscoring sustained demand from investors despite falling spot prices.

The ETF products launched earlier in 2025, beginning with REX-Osprey’s staked SOL ETF in July and followed by Bitwise’s BSOL ETF in October.

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart previously highlighted the Bitwise product as one of the most notable ETF launches of 2025, pointing to strong early adoption.

Continued inflows suggest that institutional and traditional finance investors remain engaged with Solana through regulated investment vehicles rather than direct token purchases.

Solana’s onchain fundamentals have softened during the market pullback, with total value locked declining alongside reduced network activity.

SOL remains well below its early-2025 highs, reflecting sustained selling pressure despite increasing availability of investment products.

According to Nansen, Solana’s market capitalisation has slipped more than 2% over the past week, signalling ongoing weakness in spot market performance.

Open interest in SOL perpetual futures has remained relatively stable near $447 million, indicating steady derivatives participation despite declining prices.

SOL is currently down nearly 55% from its all-time high of approximately $295 reached in January, a peak partly fuelled by heightened network activity earlier in the year.

The token has traded below its 365-day moving average since November and remains around 47% below the local high of $253 recorded in September.

Technical charts show a pattern of lower highs since late 2024, with sellers consistently defending the $140–$145 resistance zone throughout December.

SOL has repeatedly failed to close above this range despite the launch of US-listed ETFs and growing regulatory discussions around onchain finance.

ETF inflows are widely viewed as reflecting longer-term positioning, suggesting institutions may be building exposure rather than trading short-term price movements.

The ETF structure allows investors to gain SOL exposure without managing exchanges, custody risks or self-hosted wallets.

Commenting on broader market trends, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said, “US financial markets are poised to move onchain,” Paul Atkins said.

While the remarks were not Solana-specific, they reinforced expectations that blockchain infrastructure will play a larger role in traditional finance.

Solana’s speed and throughput continue to place the network near the centre of institutional discussions despite weaker short-term metrics.

As 2025 draws to a close, Solana faces mixed signals, with rising ETF demand contrasting against declining prices and softer onchain activity.

Analysts note that failure to reclaim key resistance levels leaves SOL vulnerable to further downside if sentiment does not improve.

However, sustained ETF inflows suggest some allocators view current price levels as suitable for long-term accumulation.

Market participants will be watching closely to see whether institutional demand can offset broader hesitancy and help stabilise SOL in the months ahead.