Key Insights
Solana dropped 39.1% in Q4 2025, marking its worst quarterly performance despite earlier bullish momentum in Q2 and Q3.
November saw the steepest monthly drop in Q4, with SOL falling 28.3% amid expectations of a positive gain.
The Solana ETF attracted $700 million in inflows, reflecting strong institutional interest even as the asset declined in price.
Solana (SOL), the seventh-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, recorded a significant downturn in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to recent data from Cryptorank, the asset fell by 39.1% during the three months, marking its steepest decline of the year. This drop followed a 34.1% loss in the first quarter, contrasting sharply with the positive gains recorded mid-year.
In Q2, Solana reversed its earlier losses by closing with a 24.2% gain. The upward trend continued into Q3, where the asset saw a 34.9% rise, marking its best quarterly performance in 2025. However, the Q4 downturn erased much of the progress made during these months, surprising market participants who had anticipated a continued rally.
Monthly Declines Begin in October
Solana’s poor quarterly showing began in October when the asset, despite showing average monthly growth of 12.5%, ended with a 10.3% decline. The downtrend accelerated in November, with SOL plunging by 28.3%, even though forecasts pointed to a possible 6.84% increase. In December, the asset extended its losses, posting a 4.82% drawdown, which exceeded its historical average monthly loss of 4.29%.
At the time of writing, Solana trades at $127.02, registering a 2.21% daily gain after rising from a 24-hour low of $124.02 to a high of $127.81. Trading volume surged by 40.52% to $2.87 billion, signaling renewed market interest. Technical indicators show that Solana has reclaimed its seven-day Simple Moving Average, while its Relative Strength Index stands at a neutral 41.42, suggesting limited upward pressure.
Capital Rotation and ETF Inflows Support Demand
A notable shift in market capitalization saw investors rotate funds from Ethereum to Solana. This trend coincided with strong institutional demand, reflected in the consistent inflows into the Solana ETF launched in mid-December. Over seven days, the ETF recorded nearly $700 million in cumulative inflows.
Despite market volatility, Solana is on the verge of surpassing Ethereum in annual revenue. Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko stated that SOL’s yearly revenue may reach $1.4 billion, compared to Ethereum’s $522 million, underscoring the platform’s growing adoption and utility.
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