The investment fund Pantera Capital has formed a record reserve in Solana (SOL) amounting to $1.1 billion, making it the largest position in its portfolio. This was reported by the company’s founder, Dan Morehead, in an interview with an American television channel.
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Solana Outpaced Bitcoin in Development Dynamics
Dan Morehead emphasized that over the past four years, Solana has demonstrated better performance than Bitcoin. He called Solana the “fastest and most successful blockchain network” that has managed to become a leader among digital assets.
“We believe that in the long term, only a few blockchains will remain successful — Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana,” Morehead stressed.
Additionally, Morehead shared an optimistic forecast regarding the price of Bitcoin. In his opinion, over the next 4-5 years, the value of the leading cryptocurrency could reach $750,000. He explained this by stating that Bitcoin currently represents only a small fraction of the total global wealth, thus having significant growth potential.
Strengthening Institutional Support for Solana
Interest in Solana from major market players is rapidly increasing. In July 2025, BIT Mining announced its decision to cease Bitcoin mining in favor of the Solana ecosystem. It plans to raise up to $300 million to accumulate SOL and launch its own validators.
In August, American medical equipment manufacturer Sharps Technology reported the creation of a reserve based on Solana, raising approximately $400 million through a private placement. Following this, the company’s shares rose by more than 40%.
In September, news emerged about new large-scale investments. Forward Industries invested $1.65 billion in creating its own treasury in Solana. At the same time, Helius Medical Technologies raised over $500 million to accumulate this asset.
Thanks to the growing support from corporations and investment funds, Solana is strengthening its position as one of the key digital assets in corporate portfolios.