Solana
Price
Today
TL;DR: Solana (SOL) — high-speed blockchain — is trading at $101.54 (-0.26% in 24h) with a market cap of $59.9B (rank #7). Solana (SOL) is a high-throughput layer-1 blockchain launched in 2020, known for sub-second finality and fees under a cent. SOL pays fees and secures the network via staking, powering DeFi, memecoins and payments.
Source: CoinGecko · Updated every 60s
- Asset
- Solana (SOL)
- Live price
- $101.54 (-0.26% 24h)
- Market cap
- $59.9B · Rank #7
- Network
- Solana (proof-of-history + PoS)
- Launched
- March 2020
- Founder
- Anatoly Yakovenko
- Supply
- No hard cap · ~540M SOL · ~7% initial inflation, declining
- ATH
- $293.31 (Jan 19, 2025)
Last updated October 26, 2026 · Data: CoinGecko via CoinCoverage · For reference only, not financial advice.
How much is SOL worth in dollars?
Live conversion at $101.54. For custom amounts use our crypto calculator.
| SOL | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 SOL | $101.54 |
| 5 SOL | $507.7 |
| 10 SOL | $1,015.4 |
| 50 SOL | $5,077 |
| 100 SOL | $10,154 |
Solana's price journey
Solana (SOL) is a high-throughput layer-1 blockchain launched in 2020, known for sub-second finality and fees under a cent. SOL pays fees and secures the network via staking, powering DeFi, memecoins and payments.
| Date | Price | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | $0.77 | Post-launch trading |
| Nov 2021 | $260 | Bull run ATH |
| Dec 2022 | $8.00 | FTX collapse low |
| Mar 2024 | $210 | Memecoin boom |
| Jan 2025 | $294 | New all-time high |
| Apr 2025 | $95 | Market correction |
| Sep 2025 | $240 | ETF filing rally |
| Jan 2026 | $180 | Post-rally consolidation |
| May 2026 | $106 | Mid-2026 level |
| Sep 2026 | Live | See live price above |
Sources: CoinGecko, exchange history. Prices approximate.
Four forces that move Solana price
Throughput & Fees
Solana processes thousands of TPS at fractions of a cent, winning memecoin, DEX and payments volume from Ethereum during congested periods. Rising active addresses and DEX volume directly support SOL demand.
Memecoins & Speculation
SOL is the fuel for Solana memecoin manias (BONK, WIF, PUMP). Each wave brings new wallets, fees and SOL buying — but busts cut activity just as fast, making SOL the highest-beta major.
ETF & Institutional
Solana spot ETF filings in 2024–2025 opened institutional access. Grayscale's GSOL conversion and new applications mean ETF flow headlines now move SOL like they move BTC and ETH.
Reliability
Past network outages crushed confidence; over a year of stable operation plus Firedancer validator upgrades rebuilt trust. Any future halt would hit price hard — uptime is SOL's key risk metric.
Solana Price — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Solana price today?
Solana (SOL) price today is shown live above, updated every 60 seconds from CoinGecko with 24h change, high/low, market cap, volume and 7-day chart.
What is Solana's all-time high?
Solana's all-time high is about $294, set in January 2025 during peak memecoin and DEX activity. Its prior ATH was $260 in November 2021.
What is Solana used for?
SOL pays transaction fees and secures the network via staking. Solana hosts DEXs, memecoins, NFTs, payments and DePIN apps — all benefiting from fast, cheap transactions.
Why is Solana so volatile?
SOL is smaller than BTC/ETH, heavily retail-driven, and tied to memecoin cycles. It routinely moves 2x BTC's daily range. Leverage and outage headlines amplify swings.
Is Solana better than Ethereum?
Solana is faster and cheaper; Ethereum is more decentralized with deeper liquidity and institutional trust. Many traders hold both — SOL for speed-beta, ETH for settlement security.
Does Solana have outages?
Solana suffered several halts in 2021–2023. It has since operated stably for extended stretches with client diversity (Jito, Firedancer) improving resilience — but uptime remains the key risk to watch.
Will Solana reach $500?
That would roughly double its ATH and require sustained DEX dominance plus ETF inflows. Possible in a strong bull run, but far from guaranteed given competition and volatility.
What is SOL staking yield?
SOL staking typically pays ~6–8% annually, higher than ETH, with no lock-up — though staked SOL still fluctuates with price.
How does Solana make money?
Solana the network earns fees (a portion burned); SOL holders earn via price appreciation and staking rewards. It is not a company — there are no earnings, only network usage and tokenomics.
Where to buy Solana?
SOL trades on Coinbase, Binance, Kraken and all major exchanges, plus Solana DEXs like Jupiter. Always compare fees and verify the contract on-chain for wrapped versions.