Institutions Push Solana Treasury Holdings Over $4B, Support $1,000 Price Goal

Solana’s corporate reserves have soared beyond $4 billion, fueled by a wave of institutional interest in the digital asset. According to

Reserve statistics, at least 17 organizations now collectively possess 17.11 million tokens, which accounts for close to 3% of the total supply. Forward Industries leads these holdings, controlling 6.8 million SOL worth $1.61 billion. Other significant holders include Sharps Technology, DeFi Dev Corp., and Upexi, each with more than $400 million in SOL. This heightened institutional activity has sparked a bullish outlook, with both analysts and company founders predicting notable price increases for Solana.

Co-founder Kaleo has projected that Solana could reach $1,000, arguing that the growing adoption by institutions and expanding treasuries make this scenario plausible. “A $1,000 SOL is no longer just a meme—it’s a probable outcome,” he remarked, referencing the token’s recent surge and the rise in corporate reserves. This perspective is supported by broader market movements, as Solana’s price chart displays a cup-and-handle formation, a technical indicator often linked to breakout rallies. Should the price surpass $295, experts believe a short-term target of $500 is achievable, with room for further gains.

The growth in Solana’s treasuries is mirrored by the performance of investment vehicles based on the token. Products like ETFs and ETPs connected to Solana have seen daily inflows of $145 million, pushing total assets under management (AUM) to a record $4.1 billion. This marks 14 straight weeks of growth, reflecting increasing trust from traditional investors. Leading investor Ted Pillows pointed out this trend, highlighting $1.5 billion in SOL purchases over several days and suggesting a possible rally to $1,000 in the ongoing market cycle.

Institutional strategies are further boosting Solana’s attractiveness. Helius Medical Technologies recently revealed a $500 million Solana treasury, supported by Pantera Capital and Summer Capital. At the same time, DeFi Dev Corp. is growing its Treasury Accelerator initiative, dedicating between $5 million and $75 million to digital asset reserves. These actions highlight sustained confidence in Solana’s potential within the DeFi and NFT sectors, with companies viewing SOL as a robust, high-growth asset for their treasuries.

Market experts remain cautiously optimistic, though some urge moderation. While Kaleo’s $1,000 target is seen as a long-term goal, others like Ali Martinez foresee a more conservative $360 target in the medium term. These differing projections stem from various interpretations of Solana’s technical patterns and broader economic factors. Nonetheless, most agree that institutional adoption and treasury expansion are key drivers, with indicators like ETF inflows and strategic reserve growth providing strong support.

Solana’s price path is closely linked to its integration into corporate portfolios. As of September 2025, Solana’s treasury assets are growing faster than those of

and though their total value remains lower. For example, Bitcoin treasuries hold $428 billion in , while Ether reserves total $22 billion in ETH. Despite this difference, the rapid pace of institutional accumulation suggests Solana is quickly gaining ground in market influence.