Solana ETF Inflows Near $1.5B as LiquidChain Presale
Approaches $1M
Solana is attracting continued institutional attention as U.S. spot Solana ETFs extend their streak of net inflows, while the network also moves toward major infrastructure upgrades.
At the same time, LiquidChain (LIQUID), a Layer 3 project promoted in a Cryptonews advertorial, is approaching its first $1 million presale milestone. The original Cryptonews page is explicitly labeled an advertorial rather than independent editorial coverage, so LiquidChain's claims should be treated as promotional disclosures rather than independently verified market facts.
Solana ETF Demand Continues
U.S. spot Solana ETFs have maintained a strong inflow trend.
As of September 23, cumulative net inflows had reached approximately $1.486 billion, following another $13.77 million of net inflows on September 23. Total ETF net assets stood at around $1.73 billion.
The previous session added about $28.9 million, taking cumulative inflows to $1.471 billion. Bitwise's BSOL accounted for the majority of that day's inflows.
The trend has been persistent rather than limited to a single trading day. Solana spot ETFs recorded 12 consecutive weeks of net inflows, with approximately $60.7 million entering the products during the week ended September 18.
SOL Price Moves Toward $120
The continued ETF demand has coincided with a strong recovery in SOL.
Solana recently moved toward the $120 area after trading below $100 earlier in the month. On September 21, SOL reached roughly $119, its highest level since January, while U.S. spot Solana ETFs recorded $26.1 million in daily inflows.
The immediate market focus is now around the $120 resistance zone.
Key SOL Levels
| Level | Market Significance |
|---|---|
| $120–$123 | Major resistance zone |
| $114–$116 | Near-term support area |
| $106–$108 | Important lower support |
| $100 | Major psychological level |
These are market reference levels rather than guaranteed price targets.
Solana's Network Is Also Getting Faster
Price isn't the only development attracting attention.
Solana recently reduced its target slot time from 300 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds, representing roughly a 17% reduction. The change is part of the network's broader effort to improve execution speed and reduce latency.
The network is also preparing for the larger Alpenglow upgrade. The upgrade is being tested publicly and aims to significantly reduce transaction finality, with mainnet activation currently targeted around September 28.
These upgrades could become important catalysts for Solana applications, particularly as network activity grows.
LiquidChain Presale Nears $1 Million
Alongside the Solana story, the Cryptonews advertorial highlights LiquidChain (LIQUID).
According to the promotional article, the project had raised approximately $967,500, approaching its $1 million milestone. A later Cryptonews report placed the figure at roughly $971,680, showing that the presale amount was continuing to change.
LiquidChain describes itself as a Layer 3 network designed to connect liquidity from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.
The project says its infrastructure aims to provide:
- Cross-chain liquidity
- Unified execution
- Atomic settlement
- Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana connectivity
- Staking functionality
- Governance through the LIQUID token
However, these are project claims, and the presale has not yet established a public-market price history for the token.
LiquidChain Tokenomics
The promotional material lists a total LIQUID supply of 11,800,000,100 tokens.
Its stated allocation is:
| Allocation | Share |
|---|---|
| Protocol Development | 35% |
| LiquidLabs | 32.5% |
| AquaVault | 15% |
| Community Rewards | 10% |
| Growth & Exchange Listings | 7.5% |
The article also advertises a very high staking APY. Such promotional APYs can change and should not be interpreted as guaranteed investment returns.
Why the Solana-LiquidChain Connection Matters
LiquidChain's narrative is closely tied to Solana because it proposes using a Solana-class execution environment while connecting liquidity from multiple major networks.
The broader issue it targets is liquidity fragmentation.
Assets and applications currently operate across multiple blockchains, often requiring bridges or separate infrastructure. Projects such as LiquidChain are attempting to make cross-chain execution more seamless.
Whether the approach gains meaningful adoption remains to be demonstrated.
Institutional Interest Is Expanding
The Solana ETF numbers are particularly notable because they show that institutional-style investment products continue to attract capital even while the wider crypto market remains volatile.
Corporate treasury activity is also contributing to demand. For example, DeFi Development Corp. disclosed additional SOL purchases, while Forward Industries reported holdings equivalent to more than 1% of Solana's circulating supply.
This creates several sources of demand around SOL:
- Spot ETF inflows
- Corporate treasury accumulation
- Staking
- Network usage
- DeFi activity
- Developer adoption
What Investors Should Watch
The next major developments include:
- Whether SOL can sustain levels above $120
- Continued Solana ETF inflows
- Alpenglow's expected mainnet progress
- Corporate SOL treasury purchases
- Network transaction activity
- LiquidChain's progress beyond its presale
- Actual adoption of cross-chain infrastructure
For LiquidChain specifically, investors should distinguish between presale marketing claims and independently verified adoption or revenue data.
FAQ
How much money has entered Solana ETFs?
Cumulative U.S. spot Solana ETF inflows reached approximately $1.486 billion by September 23, 2026.
Is Solana ETF demand still increasing?
Yes. The ETFs recorded 12 consecutive weeks of net inflows through the week ending September 18, according to Solana Compass's compilation of ETF data.
What is LiquidChain?
LiquidChain is a project promoting a Layer 3 infrastructure designed to connect liquidity across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. These descriptions come from its promotional material and should be treated as project claims until independently verified.
How much has the LiquidChain presale raised?
The Cryptonews advertorial reported approximately $967,500, while a later update cited about $971,680. The figure is subject to change as the presale continues.
Final Take
Solana is entering an important period with ETF inflows approaching $1.5 billion, SOL testing the $120 area and several network upgrades moving forward.
Meanwhile, LiquidChain is using the broader Solana and cross-chain narrative to promote its LIQUID presale, which is approaching the $1 million mark.
The key distinction is that Solana's ETF flows are observable market data, while LiquidChain's presale figures and product claims come from promotional material. Future adoption, network usage and independently verifiable results will be more important than the marketing narrative alone.
