Solana ETFs Launch, Yet SOL Trades Under $200
Despite the debut of spot Solana ETFs and strong institutional inflows, the SOL token remains stuck below $200, highlighting a gap between ETF launch momentum and asset performance.
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Despite the debut of spot Solana ETFs and strong institutional inflows, the SOL token remains stuck below $200, highlighting a gap between ETF launch momentum and asset performance.
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