- Solana eyes a $1,315 breakout as ETF interest and Fire Dancer upgrade drive developer and capital inflows.
- Sei gains with 188% TVL growth, USDC support, and tokenized treasuries like USDY boosting stablecoin infrastructure.
- Sui surges by 436% YTD, backed by ETF filings, $1B+ in TVL, and quantum resistant security for future-proof adoption.
Solana, Sei, Hedera, and Sui are showing breakout setups as August 2025 begins, despite the month’s weak historical crypto returns. According to Altcoin Buzz, analysts and investors are keen on these four assets due to strong network developments, rising capital inflows, and upcoming institutional products.
The broader market conditions, combined with individual altcoin fundamentals, suggest major movements are possible. August follows a July filled with growth across development activity, total value locked (TVL), and strategic partnerships.
These signals come amid growing ETF interest, expanding ecosystems, and increased regulatory engagement. All four projects have posted substantial three-month gains, adding to the momentum entering the new month.
Solana Sees Growing ETF Optimism and Developer Surge
Solana (SOL) has stayed within the $130–$200 range over the last 90 days and was trading at $167.23, at press time. Analysts, including Ali Martinez, are predicting a potential breakout, with a target of $1,315 mentioned, a 6x increase from current levels.
The Solana ecosystem has gained strength through its DeFi, NFT, and gaming sectors. A validator upgrade, Fire Dancer, is now partially live, improving performance and security. Moreover, the platform hosted a developer hackathon with over 10,000 participants and 1,400 new projects.
Institutional interest is also rising. Notably, one spot SOL staking ETF has launched, and additional filings are under review. Weekly bridge inflows from Ethereum to Solana totaled $44 million, indicating cross-chain demand.
Sei Expands TVL and Integrates Stablecoin Infrastructure
Sei (SEI) has moved between $0.16 and $0.38 over the past quarter and was priced at $0.3064 as of late July. Altcoin Buzz suggests $0.49 is a near-term target, with a potential to revisit its all-time high of $1.14.
The network now supports native USDC stablecoin integration, which aligns with recent U.S. regulatory developments through the Genius Act. Circle’s involvement as an investor adds confidence in the infrastructure’s stability.
Sei’s TVL surged by over 188% in 2025, jumping from $208 million to $687 million. Transaction volume has also risen by 200%. Furthermore, Ondo Finance introduced its tokenized treasury product USDY onto the Sei rails in mid-July, broadening its RWA exposure.
Hedera Leverages Hashgraph and Prepares for ETF Launch
Hedera (HBAR) has traded between $0.13 and $0.30 during the last three months, rising to $0.2669 recently. Altcoin Buzz indicates that a push toward its prior all-time high of $0.569 may be possible.
Unlike traditional blockchains, Hedera operates on hashgraph technology, offering faster transaction speed and lower fees. The network has shifted focus towards ecosystem development under new leadership between May and July 2025.
Bloomberg projected a 90% likelihood of a Hedera ETF approval this year. HBAR is also ISO 222 compliant, a requirement for certain financial integrations. In addition, Hedera has formed AI-related partnerships with Nvidia, Accenture, and ScanUK, contributing to increased utility across sectors.
Sui Gains Institutional Backing and Embraces Quantum Resistance
At the time of writing, SUI) was trading at $3.46, with a yearly gain of 436% and an all-time high of $5.35. Over the last three months, it ranged between $2.24 and $4.38.
The network holds over $2.13 billion in TVL, with BTC.fi accounting for 10% of that total. Sui also launched its IKA Mainnet this week, enabling seamless multi-chain access without traditional bridges.
Institutional interest has accelerated. Canary Funds filed for a SUI ETF, Grayscale launched a SUI trust, and Mill City Ventures announced a $450 million private treasury placement. Additionally, Lion Group included SUI in its $600 million portfolio.
Sui has also implemented quantum-proof security technology, developed by the Mistin Labs team. This addresses concerns around blockchain vulnerability to future quantum computing capabilities.
The four altcoins; Solana, Sei, Hedera, and Sui, are gaining traction due to notable growth, ETF involvement, and expanding ecosystems. Rising capital inflows and institutional participation add weight to their current setups. As August begins, these projects remain in focus across technical and fundamental metrics.
