The start of 2026 sees significant whale activity on the Solana network, indicating a potential price rally. Data from Santiment reveals heavy buying of Solana-based tokens, with large holders acquiring sums of 10 SOL or more. This aligns with institutional interest, as Solana investment products attracted $7.5 million in new capital last week, with total inflows surpassing $1.3 billion since U.S.-listed Solana ETFs launched in October. Meanwhile, Strategy (MSTR) faces scrutiny over its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation. The company, led by Michael Saylor, recently purchased 1,229 BTC at an average price of $88,568, increasing its holdings to 672,497 BTC. Despite this, MSTR's stock fell nearly 50% in 2025, raising concerns about the sustainability of its Bitcoin strategy. As the year begins, the market is divided between optimism for Solana and skepticism towards MSTR's approach.