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Solana ETF Institutional Holdings Overview: Dartmouth Enters as Goldman Sachs Exits—Unpacking the Capital Rotation Dynamics

Solana ETF Institutional Holdings Overview: Dartmouth Enters as Goldman Sachs Exits—Unpacking the Capital Rotation Dynamics

Dartmouth College has become the first Ivy League institution to publicly allocate SOL, holding $3.3 million worth of the asset. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs liquidated its SOL ETF holdings in Q1, signaling a reshaping of institutional portfolios.

Blog Team05/21/2026

Solana Ecosystem Valuation Reassessment? Long-term SOL Staking Addresses Cash Out $137 Million

Solana Ecosystem Valuation Reassessment? Long-term SOL Staking Addresses Cash Out $137 Million

Over $137 million has been cashed out from long-term Solana staking addresses, as early SOL holders continue to reduce their positions. This article analyzes on-chain capital flows and the broader impact on the Solana ecosystem.

Blog Team05/20/2026

Countdown to the Post-Quantum Encryption Era: Analyzing the Quantum-Resistant Roadmaps of ETH, SOL, BNB, NEAR, and TRON

Countdown to the Post-Quantum Encryption Era: Analyzing the Quantum-Resistant Roadmaps of ETH, SOL, BNB, NEAR, and TRON

This article presents a comprehensive comparison table detailing the technical choices, development stages, and performance trade-offs of BNB, NEAR, TRON, ETH, and SOL. It also analyzes the real differences underlying the "quantum race" narrative.

Blog Team05/20/2026

Solana’s Real Demand Drivers: How Stablecoin Payments, DePIN Settlement, and DEX Aggregation Sustain SOL’s Value

Solana’s Real Demand Drivers: How Stablecoin Payments, DePIN Settlement, and DEX Aggregation Sustain SOL’s Value

This article delves into on-chain data and structural trends, breaking down the value drivers that underpin SOL.

Blog Team05/20/2026

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ETH, SOL, and XRP Have Fallen for Four Consecutive Days—Why Is Capital Still Shifting Among Altcoins?

ETH, SOL, and XRP Have Fallen for Four Consecutive Days—Why Is Capital Still Shifting Among Altcoins?

Digital asset products saw a net outflow of $1.07 billion over the past week, yet XRP and Solana bucked the trend, attracting $67.6 million and $55.1 million respectively. This highlights the core logic behind the structural divergence among altcoins.

Blog Team05/19/2026

Institutional Capital Shifts Toward Differentiated Allocation: Goldman Sachs Liquidates XRP and SOL—Is Institutional Allocation Strategy Changing?

Institutional Capital Shifts Toward Differentiated Allocation: Goldman Sachs Liquidates XRP and SOL—Is Institutional Allocation Strategy Changing?

Goldman Sachs Liquidates XRP and Solana ETFs in Q1, Retains Nearly $700 Million in Bitcoin ETFs This article examines the diverging strategies behind institutional crypto asset allocation and analyzes the signals from recent capital flows.

Blog Team05/19/2026

A Deep Dive into Solana Alpenglow: How the Largest Consensus Mechanism Shift in History Is Reshaping the Layer-1 Landscape

A Deep Dive into Solana Alpenglow: How the Largest Consensus Mechanism Shift in History Is Reshaping the Layer-1 Landscape

Solana launches its largest consensus mechanism upgrade ever—Alpenglow—on the community testnet, reducing final confirmation time from 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds. This article examines the technical logic behind the upgrade, explores its potential impact on SOL token economics, and analyzes on-chain capital flows.

Blog Team05/14/2026

Bitcoin Trades Sideways as Altcoins Rotate: SOL Surges, XRP Holds Steady, Sports Meme Narrative Heats Up

Bitcoin Trades Sideways as Altcoins Rotate: SOL Surges, XRP Holds Steady, Sports Meme Narrative Heats Up

BTC is consolidating around $81,000, while SOL has surged to $98. XRP remains steady at $1.48. ONDO and SUI are seeing alternating bursts of activity. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, sports-themed meme narratives are starting to attract market attention.

Blog Team05/12/2026

Beyond BTC and ETH: What Other High-Yield Staking Opportunities Does Gate Offer?

Beyond BTC and ETH: What Other High-Yield Staking Opportunities Does Gate Offer?

In addition to BTC and ETH mining, Gate also supports staking for over 20 major cryptocurrencies, including SOL, GT, GUSD, USDT, ATOM, and DOT. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest annual yield data, with the total staked amount reaching a new all-time high.

Blog Team05/11/2026