Solana News: SOL Rises 3%, Outperforms Wider Crypto Market

Key takeawaysSolana price gains 3% in 24 hours, beating flat crypto marketSOL breaks $136 resistance with strong momentum indicatorsSolana ETF inflow expectations reach $14B+, per JPMorgan SOL price climbs as market stays mutedSolana news shows SOL rising 2.33% over the last 24 hours, extending a 9.78% weekly advance. This contrasts with the broader crypto market’s modest 0.014% gain over the same period.Trading volumes increased 27% to $4.94 billion, signaling heightened participation as SOL cleared the $136 resistance zone. Price is now consolidating above $138, maintaining short-term strength.A key Solana update came from Solana Mobile, which announced the January 21 launch of its SKR governance token. The token is designed to support smartphone governance and developer incentives within the Solana ecosystem. Institutional Interest and ETF NarrativeSolana ETF expectations are also shaping sentiment. A January JPMorgan report projects more than $14 billion in potential altcoin ETF inflows, identifying Solana as a primary beneficiary alongside XRP.Several asset managers, including Bitwise, VanEck, and Fidelity, have filed for Solana-related ETF products. Anticipation around regulatory decisions has contributed to speculative demand across digital assets. Technical Indicators Confirm BreakoutFrom a technical perspective, SOL’s breakout above $136 marked a shift in near-term structure. The MACD histogram remains positive, while the RSI sits near 67, below overbought levels.Solana price is trading above both its 7-day and 30-day simple moving averages. Key support levels are seen near $138 and $135, while resistance remains at $140 and $142. Solana Outlook: Levels to WatchThe short-term Solana forecast depends on whether SOL can maintain strength above $138. A sustained move above $142 could open the path toward the $145 resistance zone.On the downside, failure to hold $135 may expose lower support near $132 and potentially $124. SKR token adoption metrics and ETF-related developments remain the primary catalysts to monitor.