Solana Rise in Institutional Capital Inflows

According to data from CoinShares, Solana ( SOL ) has emerged as the leading altcoin with regards to institutional capital inflows, surpassing other competitors such as Polkadot, Cardano, and XRP , with $6.1 million in inflows last week. However, Solana's on-chain activity has experienced a decline, following a spike in the last week of March, and its price dropped nearly 6% on Tuesday, influenced by the steep decline in Bitcoin prices.

Digital asset investment products observed a total of $862 million in inflows, with Bitcoin leading the way, and only $18.3 million directed towards altcoins. While Solana-based funds noted a weekly inflow of $6.1 million, on-chain data from the Block shows a downward trend in the number of new and active addresses on the chain since the six-month high seen on March 22.

Coinciding with a decline in Bitcoin prices, Solana's price has suffered a correction, as large market capitalization assets experience a dip. The price of Solana ( SOL ) is down nearly 6% on the day, despite rallies and user activity observed in Solana-based meme coins such as Book of Meme (BOME), Cat in a dogs world (MEW), and Tombili the Fat Cat (FATCAT).

Overall, the data from CoinShares indicates a recovery in sentiment last week, with digital asset investment products experiencing a notable inflow of institutional capital. While Bitcoin remains the dominant player in the cryptocurrency market space, Solana's recent performance in attracting institutional investment underscores its potential as an alternative investment option.