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Solana futures open interest jumps 20% amid price rally

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Solana futures open interest rose from $3.5 billion to $4.2 billion this week as the token’s price rallied from ~$88 to ~$182. The Polymarket contract on whether Solana reaches $150 in April sits at 0% YES.

Market reaction

The Solana price predictions for April 2026 market has not moved despite the futures surge. The flatline at 0% suggests traders are skeptical about hitting $150 by month’s end, even with 12 days remaining. The recent de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict has spurred a risk-on rally elsewhere, but that hasn’t translated into this contract.

Why it matters

Trading volume tells a different story than open interest. The Solana market shows $0 actual USDC traded over the last 24 hours, so real money isn’t flowing into the contract despite the futures spike. Order book depth is thin: only $159 is needed to move the price 5 points, which makes the contract vulnerable to sudden moves by larger traders.

What to watch

The open interest surge reflects positioning in futures, not conviction in this specific price target. A YES share at 0¢ means traders still need a concrete reason to believe Solana hits $150. For a $1 payout, you’d need to expect a significant positive shift soon. Announcements from the Solana Foundation or partners like BlackRock (upgrades, investments, or regulatory developments) could provide that catalyst.

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