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Solana has been on an impressive run this month, hitting a new all-time high on Saturday and signaling what feels like a fresh start for the coin.

It’s currently trading at around $240, an 8.7% dip from its record peak, but the crypto community isn’t losing confidence.

In fact, the outlook remains bullish. Solana continues to cement itself as the go-to utility network for countless projects and with plans to expand its ecosystem even further, an even greater surge in value could be just around the corner.

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Solana Targets All Segments with Ambitious Expansion – Here’s What It Could Mean for Its Price

Solana is set for significant growth, with ambitious predictions supported by key developments and ongoing expansion plans

At its annual Solana Breakpoint Event, major announcements highlighted its growing dominance in the DeFi sector.

Highlights included the integration of Chainflip for seamless cross-chain swaps and Coinbase’s cbBTC, which introduces wrapped Bitcoin to Solana. These updates signal Solana’s increasing importance in decentralized finance.

In addition, the event reflected on Marinade V2 improvements to its staking mechanisms, showcasing a commitment to making DeFi on Solana both more robust and user-friendly.

But perhaps the most intriguing announcement was Play Solana (PSG1), the first physical Web3 gaming device built on the Solana blockchain.

Earlier this year, PayPal chose Solana as its preferred stablecoin partner, further emphasizing the network’s versatility and real-world applications.

While a rise to $1,000 may still be far off, prominent analysts remain optimistic. Rekt Capital forecasts that Solana could reach $300 by 2025, with further targets between $350 and $400.

Meanwhile, CryptoBullet is even more bullish, predicting that Solana might break the $600 barrier in just six months.

These predictions, while ambitious, align with the momentum Solana has gained from its consistent ecosystem advancements and expanding use cases.