Institutional inflows lift Solana outlook for February 2026; $147 and $167 targets live

BeInCrypto’s analysis says institutional inflows are favoring Solana ahead of February 2026: from the start of January through Jan. 23, Solana recorded $92.9 million of institutional inflows, making SOL the second-largest recipient of institutional capital after Bitcoin.

On a weekly basis for the week ending Jan. 23, Solana was the only major altcoin to register net inflows while other top assets posted outflows, a divergence the report says underlines Solana’s relative institutional strength.

Retail and long-term holders also show conviction: Glassnode HODL Waves data cited by the piece shows the 3–6 month holding cohort rose from 21% to 24% within 48 hours, and the Chaikin Money Flow recently moved above zero for the first time since early October, indicating net inflows returning to SOL.

The analysis notes SOL trades near $127 and is maintaining macro support above $116; if seasonal strength repeats—February has averaged roughly 38% historically—Solana could test $147, flip that into support, then target $167 and potentially reclaim levels above $200 later in the cycle.

BeInCrypto warns the bearish scenario remains relevant: a breakdown below $116 could expose SOL to $106 or below $100, and failure to sustain buying interest or renewed macro stress would invalidate the bullish thesis. The article is presented as informational analysis, not financial advice.

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