Analysts are projecting Solana (SOL) could reach $1,000, driven by institutional adoption and increased blockchain utility. Experts like Mert Mumtaz from Helius Labs and Vibhu from the Solana Foundation suggest Solana's potential to capture a share of global settlement systems could significantly boost its value. Institutional investors are exploring Solana-based solutions, including tokenized assets and settlement systems. Solana's deflationary mechanism, involving token burns and staking, is also seen as a potential price support. Despite recent market declines, Solana's network activity remains robust, with some market watchers anticipating a recovery as liquidity returns to altcoins.