Solana’s (SOL) Strong Rally, The Latest Ethereum (ETH) Forecasts, and More: Bits Recap August 28

A closer look at the performance of SOL, ETH, BTC and some of the latest price predictions. The broader cryptocurrency market has registered a solid uptick over the past week, with Solana (SOL) standing out as one of the biggest gainers. Ethereum briefly climbed past $2,500, prompting analysts to turn even more bullish on the asset, while Bitcoin may not be out of the woods yet. SOL’s Pump Solana’s native token has soared by 40% over the past week, and earlier today (August 28), it jumped to almost $110, its highest level witnessed since January this year. As of this writing, it trades at around $105 (per CoinGecko), boasting a market capitalization of roughly $61 billion. The improved condition of the crypto sector appears to be the main catalyst for the ascent, while rising institutional interest may also be a positive factor. According to SoSoValue, spot SOL ETFs have recorded eight consecutive green days; the last time this was observed was in May 2026. Another optimistic element is the return of the whales, some of whom spent millions of dollars to re-enter SOL’s ecosystem. Analysts on X are predominantly bullish on the asset. Daan Crypto Trades claimed that everything “looks ...