Solana is gaining traction among institutional investors due to its rapid transaction processing capabilities, reportedly handling transactions in 150 microseconds. Bitwise Asset Management's CIO, Matt Hougan, highlighted Solana's appeal to asset managers and settlement firms seeking real-time systems. Despite Ethereum's current market dominance, Solana's focus on performance and cost efficiency is positioning it as a key player in the digital asset space. Bitwise has launched a regulated Solana ETP, managing approximately $30 million, indicating increasing institutional interest.