The Solana (SOL) ecosystem stands out for many reasons. The altcoin has witnessed a rise of nearly 600% over the past year. SOL was trading at a low of $21 just a year ago, but the asset managed to surge beyond the $200 level.
Despite this, the asset failed to reach its all-time high of $260 and is currently 43% below this peak. At press time, however, SOL was trading at $146.53, with a 4% rise over the past 24 hours.
Potential for SOL to Reach $500
The asset could move beyond its peak of $260 and reach $500. An analyst recently revealed that SOL could move beyond the abovementioned levels. Curb noted that the price of Solana has been moving in a comparatively small range for 170 days.
Analyst Expectations
Once more, this would indicate that SOL ought to make a splash shortly, with Curb having relatively high expectations. Given that SOL has already increased by 500% in just a year, a price of $1,000 would imply a gain of over 600% from its current position.
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Can SOL Surge to $500 This Year?
A 600% rise is not unrealistic for the altcoin. However, data from websites like Changelly reveals that SOL will only manage to reclaim a new all-time high in 2026. The asset’s journey to $500 will take a while. According to Changelly, the altcoin will rise beyond $500 in 2027.
Regulatory restrictions may hold down Solana’s rise to $500.
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