The price of Solana could rise to $2000 by the end of 2030, despite a downward revision of near-term targets, according to Standard Chartered, as reported by The Block.
Jeffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research, adjusted the 2026 year-end forecast from $310 to $250, stating that the blockchain needs more time to scale new use cases.
However, the analyst's long-term outlook has become more optimistic:
- 2027 — $400;
- 2028 — $700;
- 2029 — $1200;
- 2030 — $2000.
Kendrick described the recent market downturn as a buying opportunity, adding that he himself is "buying the dip." He noted that market stress helps distinguish quality protocols from speculative projects. In the current environment, precise asset selection is crucial, rather than a "broad exposure" to the entire sector.
The bank highlighted the fundamental evolution of Solana "from meme coins to micropayments." Speculative trading in the network dominated until May 2025, but liquidity is now shifting to SOL pairs with stablecoins.
Kendrick emphasized that "stablecoins" in the network of this "people's cryptocurrency" are turning over two to three times faster than in Ethereum. The low fees of the blockchain open up opportunities for AI-managed microtransactions.
The expert expects that in 2026-2027, Solana will lag behind Ethereum in growth rates. However, from 2027 to 2030, the asset should outperform Bitcoin.
At the time of writing, SOL is trading at $97.21 (-5.8% over the past day).
15-minute chart of SOL/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.As a reminder, in January, the daily number of active validators in Solana fell to 800 — the lowest level since 2021.