Solana Price Soars 5% Despite $380M SOL Transfer To Coinbase, What’s Next?

The Solana price has surged nearly 5% today, despite significant whale transfers to Coinbase, sparking speculations over its potential motive and impact in the crypto market.
By Rupam Roy
Updated August 11, 2025
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Highlights

  • Solana price rises 5% despite $380M transferred to Coinbase by unidentified whales.
  • Massive whale transactions on Coinbase spark speculations in the crypto market.
  • Notable transfers include 1.56 million SOL valued at $242.26 million.

The Solana price has rallied nearly 5% today, despite a series of massive whale transfers to the Coinbase exchange today. Notably, this move has sparked speculations over the potential impact of the transfers on the Solana price. 

Meanwhile, the SOL price has maintained a positive momentum today, despite a retreat in other major crypto prices like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others.

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Massive Whale Transfers Spark Solana Price Speculations

Today, Whale Alert, a platform tracking large crypto transactions, reported four significant transfers of Solana (SOL), igniting speculations in the crypto sphere. In the latest transaction, an unidentified whale, denoted by the wallet address “6EW44….EU1WC,” transferred 298,000 SOL, valued at approximately $46.24 million, to Coinbase. 

Following that, another anonymous whale, “7Fo18…sbQGo,” moved a staggering 1.56 million SOL, equivalent to around $242.26 million, to the same exchange. Interestingly, this whale had amassed this substantial Solana holding on Coinbase between April and May 2023, purchasing at an average price of 22 USDT per SOL.

Meanwhile, the third transaction involved a whale with the wallet address “BA4c1….QogKQ,” transferring 297,000 SOL, valued at about $46.18 million, to Coinbase. Similarly, an unidentified trader with the wallet address “Cb2Jq…8x3qQ” moved 298,000 SOL, totaling $46.34 million, to the same crypto exchange.

These notable transactions have ignited speculations regarding their potential impact on Solana’s price. Some speculate that they could signify profit-booking opportunities commonly seized by investors during the market upswing.

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Price & Performance Amid Soaring Speculations

The influx of such substantial amounts of Solana into Coinbase has raised eyebrows, prompting questions about the motives behind these transactions and their implications for the broader market. With Solana gaining traction as a popular blockchain platform known for its high throughput, any significant movements in SOL holdings tend to attract attention and fuel market speculation.

While it’s unclear whether these transactions represent a strategic move by institutional players or individual investors capitalizing on Solana’s recent price fluctuations, they undoubtedly underscore the growing interest in this altcoin. As investors closely monitor these developments, the cryptocurrency community eagerly anticipates how these large-scale transfers will influence Solana’s price dynamics in the coming days.

However, it’s worth noting that despite the massive transfers, the Solana price has maintained an upward momentum today. As of writing, the Solana price was up 4.55% and traded at $155.30, while its trading volume soared 79.72% to $3.14 billion.

According to CoinGlass data, the Solana Futures Open Interest soared 1.66% from yesterday to $1.98 billion, indicating a positive momentum in the broader market.

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Rupam Roy
Rupam is a seasoned professional with three years of experience in the financial market, where he has developed a reputation as a meticulous research analyst and insightful journalist. He thrives on exploring the dynamic nuances of the financial landscape. Currently serving as a sub-editor at Coingape, Rupam's expertise extends beyond conventional boundaries. His role involves breaking stories, analyzing AI-related developments, providing real-time updates on the crypto market, and presenting insightful economic news. Rupam's career is characterized by a deep passion for unraveling the complexities of finance and delivering impactful stories that resonate with a diverse audience.
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