Solana prices hover around US$77.79, trading volume drops more than 24%, Internet fundamentals improve but the market remains cautious
Solana prices are currently at US$77.79, and daily trading volume has dropped more than 24%, indicating that traders remain cautious despite continued improvement in Internet fundamentals. A milestone deserves attention: Solana's stablecoin market value exceeded US$15 billion for the first time, mainly due to the continued growth of USDC and the promotion of new entrants such as USD1 and USDG. In addition, negotiations around the CLARITY Act appear to be making progress, with Senator Kevin Cramer saying lawmakers are close to agreement on an implementation framework for the bill. Even so, Solana prices are still weak on the technical side, reaching a lower low and could form another lower high if the bulls fail to recover $79. Amid these mixed signals, we asked Grok AI what level SOL might trade at if the CLARITY Act was finally passed in 2026.
How the CLARITY Act unlocks Solana's next stage of growth
The CLARITY Act could become one of Solana's biggest regulatory catalysts to date. One of the immediate benefits is paving a clearer path for the spot Solana ETF, as the bill places the spot market for major digital assets under CFTC regulation. This removes one of the largest regulatory barriers that have prevented multiple ETF applications. The bill could also open the door to large funds. It will give agencies more confidence that Solana will not be subject to retroactive penalties in the future. Asset management companies, hedge funds, pension funds-most of them have been on the sidelines, waiting for clearer rules before delving into the crypto space. The bill also includes language supported by the Solana Policy Institute to protect open source developers, validators and unmanaged wallet providers from being considered banks or financial intermediaries. This provides Solana with a more stable legal foundation on which to continue to grow.
Interest in stablecoins, Jito and ETFs continues to support Solana prices
Although SOL prices remain below recent highs, a number of developments are strengthening the Solana ecosystem. Jito launched its new JTX self-managed trading platform on July 21, introducing advanced trading tools for SOL, memoin and tokenized real-world assets. About 80% of platform fees will be used to buy back and destroy JTO tokens through Jito DAO, creating a deflation mechanism and strengthening the economic model of the agreement. Internet activity also continues to expand. Solana's stablecoin supply reached a record $15.16 billion, driven by growth in USDC issuance and new assets including USDG. This milestone was accompanied by a 13.1% month-on-week increase in decentralized exchange trading volume, providing deeper liquidity for Solana's DeFi apps, tokenized assets and on-chain transactions. Big name organizations are also beginning to pay attention. There are reports that Morgan Stanley has submitted a spot Solana ETF application with a fee as low as 0.14%. The fund also allows investors to receive pledge rewards, with approximately 95% of the rewards being transferred to investors, with partners such as Figment and Coinbase Canada responsible for the pledge operations. At the same time, there was a short squeeze in the market. More than $51 million in leveraged positions were cleared in just four hours, of which approximately $2.65 million was directly related to Solana. As a result, even if fundamentals look better, many traders are still carrying heavy leverage.
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Solana prices face critical test near US$79
We pulled up the SOL chart. Buyers are trying to stabilize the situation after SOL rebounded from the mid-$75 region. The rally since the late June low is still in effect, but the latest gains have stalled below $79. This level is currently the biggest obstacle in the short term. A clean break through this position will break the lower-high pattern that has limited upside space in the past few weeks. 
Source: Tradingview.com
Momentum indicators look okay, but not too hot. The RSI is 60.56, indicating healthy buying pressure. The random RSI are 72.49 and 74.79, indicating that even if there is a cooling today, the momentum is still positive. But here's the key: If SOL fails to recover $79, we may see another wave of declines, testing the $75 -76 support area before buyers try again.
Grok AI forecast: Solana price trend after the passage of the CLARITY Act
We asked Grok AI how Solana prices might react if the CLARITY Act became law in 2026, and it listed three possible scenarios. In its bullish scenario, Grok AI expects Solana prices to rise to $100-$120 within one to four weeks after the bill is passed, after an initial breakthrough of $79-$85. Over the next 3 to 6 months, if ETF approval, institutional capital inflows, DeFi expansion and tokenized asset growth continue to accelerate, the model predicts that prices will reach more than US$150 -200. 
Source: Grok AI
The benchmark scenario is more moderate. Grok AI gave predictions for Solana. In the short term, it believes SOL will hit $90 to $110, followed by a slight correction. By the end of 2026, Grok expects SOL to fall between $130 and $180, backed by more stablecoin inflows, increased activity on decentralized exchanges, and continued institutional participation. Its more cautious view assumes a "buy, expect and sell fact" in the market or delays in the regulatory process. In this case, Grok believes SOL prices will rise to $85 -95 in the short term, and then fall back to test the $70 -80 support area. Even so, the model still expects SOL to recover to $110 -150 by the end of 2026. The only scenario that could fall near $60 is a significant deterioration in the broader economic situation.
FAQs
Why are Solana prices struggling despite strong network growth?
Solana prices remain under pressure as traders remain cautious, daily trading volumes fall by more than 24% and charts continue to show lower highs. Despite this, network fundamentals have improved, Solana's stablecoin market value has exceeded US$15 billion, and institutional interest has continued to grow.
How will the CLARITY Act affect Solana?
If passed, the CLARITY Act could provide regulatory certainty to Solana by placing the major digital asset spot market under a clearer regulatory framework. This could improve the chances of spot Solana ETF approval, attract institutional capital, and provide legal protection to developers, validators and unmanaged wallet providers.
What are Grok AI's predictions for Solana prices after the CLARITY Act is passed?
Grok AI outlines three scenarios. Its bullish scenario expects Solana prices to reach $100 -120 in the short term after the bill is passed and above $150 -200 in 3-6 months. The benchmark scenario target is US$130 -180 by the end of 2026, while the cautious outlook expects a return to US$110 -150 after a possible retest of the US$70 -80 support area.

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