Yeliz Akmaca 
On June 24, 2025, Solana (SOL) futures on CME reached an all-time high volume of 1.75 million contracts. This record indicates growing institutional interest and a price recovery towards $145. It marks the highest volume ever recorded for SOL futures.
Institutional Interest Rising
A deep and structured market environment is attracting hedge funds and asset managers to SOL. CME products attract professional capital, and the increased trading volume reflects growing confidence among institutional investors. SOL’s price rose approximately 3.8% in 24 hours, reaching $145. Additionally, CoinDesk reported that the price jumped from $133.55 to $145.47 during that period, with the surge supported by CME data.
At the launch of SOL futures in March, CME volume was relatively low. In April and May, the contract volume ranged between 350,000 and 900,000. However, this month it exceeded 1 million and subsequently hit a new record.
On the other hand, Glassnode data shows a sharp rise in both Solana’s price and futures volume in June. Prices fluctuated at the beginning of the month, but trading volume remained low. As the price approached $145, futures activity significantly increased. As a result, the number of contracts reached 1.75 million, setting a new record.
Future Expectations
CME Group launched two futures contracts in March: one for 500 SOL and another for 25 SOL. Regular futures trading could form critical infrastructure on the road to SEC approval of spot SOL ETFs. The first SOL ETF applications were submitted by VanEck and 21Shares in June 2024. For spot ETFs, trading data from CME is a regulatory requirement.
When prices rise alongside futures volume, it typically means investors are taking bullish positions. However, futures trading can also indicate that investors are using hedging strategies to protect against sudden price drops.
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