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Jan 30, 2026
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BULLISH 📈 : Solana Could Reach $1,600+ Within Five Years, Bitwise CIO Says

Matt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management's CIO, predicts Solana could reach a trillion-dollar market cap within five years, implying a SOL price of around $1,600 based on current supply estimates.

Key Points

  • Solana's growth potential is tied to the expanding stablecoin and tokenized asset markets.
  • Hougan emphasizes Solana's ease of use as an underrated advantage over competitors like Ethereum.
  • The stablecoin market is expected to grow 12x in the next four years, according to the US Secretary of Treasury.
  • Larry Fink envisions a future where all assets are tokenized.
  • Regulatory clarity may boost institutional adoption of Solana.
  • An ETF wrapper for Solana could attract significant inflows due to its constrained supply and high demand.
  • Current SOL trading price is $115.40.

Solana price chart

Hougan argues that Solana's positioning as a primary venue for stablecoin flows and tokenized securities could drive its valuation into the trillions if it continues capturing market share effectively.