What's behind Fidelity's crypto push—timing, tech, or something more strategic?

Grayscale, the leading cryptocurrency asset manager, has officially submitted an S-1 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Solana Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). However, one key aspect is missing as this ETF will not include any Solana staking.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. has announced the extension of its digital asset offering, introducing Chainlink (LINK) and Solana (SOL) as new crypto that can be purchased, held, sold, and transferred on the PayPal and Venmo platforms. This innovation marks another step forward in the company's commitment to providing accessible and secure digital solutions for everyone, directly responding to the requests of its users.

Solana price has stalled at a crucial make-or-break support level that could determine its next direction. After peaking near $300 in January, SOL price now sits around the key level at $120.

Grayscale Investments said on Friday it has filed an application with U.S. regulators for an exchange-traded fund aimed at a Solana blockchain, as the cryptocurrency asset manager looks to tap into the increasing momentum around bitcoin alternatives.

Cryptocurrency trader Ali Martinez believes Dogecoin (DOGE) is at a critical level that could determine its price direction over the near term. Martinez tells his 134,800 followers on the social media platform X that Dogecoin is at a “make-or-break level” of around $0.16.

The price of Solana fell to a 13-month low on Thursday.

PayPal has broadened its cryptocurrency services for U.S. customers by adding Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) to its platform.

The crypto market remained firmly in the red as it continued to grapple with market uncertainty and volatility following the introduction of heavy tariffs by President Donald Trump. As a result, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced considerable declines.

Grayscale, the leading cryptocurrency asset manager, has filed to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Solana whales have started offloading their tokens to cash in on their gains from a staking play that began four years ago. In April 2021, four whale addresses staked 1.79 million Solana (SOL) tokens, then worth about $37.7 million.

TL;DR The viral Web3 game “Infected” has abandoned Ethereum's Base network due to scalability issues and high gas fees during its launch. The developers argue that the problem isn't just Base, it reflects a deeper, fundamental issue with all EVM chains, while Solana offers a smoother, user-focused experience.

Solana faces bearish pressure, dropping 8% to $115 amid market turbulence, with analysts warning of a potential decline below $100 despite ecosystem growth and Fidelity's spot Solana ETF filing. The post Crypto Analyst Sounds the Alarm on Solana Price: Could SOL Fall Below $100 Despite Fidelity ETF Filing? appeared first on Cryptonews.

AVAX gains institutional confidence as it challenges Ethereum's dominance with real adoption.

Alongside new platform, the foundation also launching the Veridian Wallet, a tool designed to keep personal info secure and let users prove who they are online without the usual hassles.

It's been three weeks since Solana's validators failed to pass SIMD-0228, a governance proposal that aimed to shift Solana's issuance to a market-based mechanism and reduce inflation in the process. But while validators — who earn their keep partly from Solana inflation — voted the measure down, issuance still doesn't feel like a settled question.

Grayscale's move to launch a Solana ETF could enhance institutional access to crypto markets, potentially boosting Solana's market presence. The post Grayscale files S-1 for spot Solana ETF with SEC, staking excluded appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana has experienced its largest single-day token unlock, with more than $200 million worth of SOL entering circulation as investor interest in the network weakens. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, over 1.3 million SOL tokens were released from staking on April 4.

After a free fall, the crypto markets are trying hard to recover and sustain themselves above their respective support levels. Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) & Ripple (XRP) prices have been gaining some strength regardless of the negative on-chain data.

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that one Ethereum (ETH) competitor may have reached a local bottom amid a broad market sell-off. Pseudonymous analyst Inmortal tells his 231,100 followers on the social media platform X that Solana (SOL) may be presenting a rare buying opportunity after hitting the 24-hour low of $112.

The team behind Infected , a crypto game based on a pandemic scenario, has decided to switch blockchains after a troubled launch.

Cardano has experienced a tough period, with the failed price recovery and declining market conditions. However, the recent buying behavior of whales and the potential for a price surge suggest a change in momentum.

In a notable turnaround, popular crypto influencer and entrepreneur Alex Becker has declared Cardano's network “fast as hell” while predicting ADA could surge to between $4 and $5 amid accelerating technological advancements and strengthening fundamentals.

Solana's price has fallen to $116, marking a 12% decrease over the past week amid growing concerns about large investors selling their holdings. According to reports, several major cryptocurrency holders, known as “whales,” unstaked and moved approximately $46 million worth of SOL tokens to exchanges, fueling the downward trend.

SOL could record its steepest fall in a long while.

The market fall has not lasted long, according to CoinStats.

Big Solana investors and traders are offloading the asset in anticipation of a major token unlock.

Solana's price is facing intense pressure as the broader crypto market experiences a sharp downturn.

A major Solana unlock has raised eyebrows across the crypto space after $33.27 million worth of SOL was sent to centralized exchanges. On an Apr.

A large Solana (SOL) unlock flowed into four whale wallets, as the owners sent their tokens to Coinbase and Kraken. After April's unlocks, the SOL release schedule will slow down for the rest of the year, with lower selling pressure.

Fidelity Investments received SEC acknowledgement for its spot Solana ETF filing. The launch of an ETP product could possibly propel a rally in SOL.

Viral game “Infected” rage-quitted Ethereum's Base and is packing its bags for Solana. The pandemic simulation game that spread like wildfire announced it is ditching Base for Solana after its launch turned into a gas fee horror show.

Cardano price has risen for the second successive day, mirroring the broader crypto market which has defied the trade tariff war fears.

On April 3rd, the USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to blockchain tracker Whale Alert. The freshly created tokens, valued at approximately $249.9 million, were issued just hours before press time as part of Circles ongoing efforts to boost USDCs circulating supply and meet growing market demand.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged Fidelitys application for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling growing institutional interest in the altcoin despite current market turbulence. Fidelity, one of the worlds largest asset managers with approximately $4.9 trillion in assets under management, entered the Solana ETF race in late March.

Cardano (ADA) is hovering around the $0.65 support level, with the analyst warning of a possible 10% drop, but also eyeing a potential rebound to $1.

Solana's price tests critical support while network fundamentals strengthen with institutional adoption and DeFi growth, suggesting potential recovery.

Whales seem to have changed their strategy.

Several whales unstaked and dumped SOL worth $46.3 million into the market.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Shiba Inu in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum and most of the market closed March in red and April opened with a tariff war which crashed prices this week.

Scottie Pippen, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has taken to social media to highlight the advantages of crypto amid the global tariff-induced economic turmoil.

ADA, Cardano's native token, has reached a key level and appears to signal that if the downside momentum doesn't continue, a massive sell-off could follow. It all began with a reciprocating tariff announcement by United States President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025. At press time, ADA is trading near $0.

The co-founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, has revealed his strategic investment in two platforms dedicated to decentralized publishing and media: Book.io and Stuff.io. The visionary's idea is to support the two projects that bring the ownership of books as well as films, music, videos, podcasts, and other forms of digital media onto the blockchain. Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, announced a strategic investment in two platforms dedicated to decentralized publishing and media: Book.io and Stuff.io.

Solana price has extended weekly losses to 14% amid heightened selling pressure for the cryptocurrency. Whale data on Friday revealed that roughly $46M worth of SOL was unstaked and offloaded to exchanges in recent days.

Base architect Jesse Pollak responded to Infected's claims, saying the chain functioned as intended and the issues were due to the frontend.

Solana's next move hinges on its reaction on the price charts.

The dust for the U.S. reciprocal tariffs imposed on more than 100 nations has begun to settle. Bitcoin (BTC) price held above $82k, as the wider altcoin market, led by Solana (SOL), attempts a bullish recovery, following the maximum pain experienced since the Donald Trump administration took office.

Though the market for cryptocurrencies shows conflicting signals, Solana (SOL) seems ready for a breakthrough. Technical indicators point to SOL getting prepared for a notable upward rise following a sequence of price swings and periods of consolidation.