Bearish for Solana
Solana Wallet Hack Selling Pressure
Stable
Steady attention in Solana coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: Lookalike payment addresses targeted nearly 4.5 million Solana wallets over an 11-month period according to blockchain analysis, representing a significant security breach that erodes confidence in wallet safety and may trigger cascading sell-offs as affected users move funds or exit positions entirely.
What changed?
2.9% → 1.3% of Solana coverage · down from 5th to 6th-largest bearish argument
The idea itself is not new: the recorded share reached 1.7% on 14 August. Renewed coverage does not necessarily mean new evidence.
How attention has changed
1.3% of Solana coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 14 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
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| 2026-10-12 | 0% |
| 2026-10-13 | 2.9% |
| 2026-10-14 | 1.3% |
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
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CryptoSlate · Published 12 Oct 2026
$10 test, then $30,750 loss
In coverage record: 13 Oct 2026
“Lookalike payment addresses targeted nearly 4.5 million Solana wallets over 11 months, according to blockchain-data firm Bitquery's Oct. 9, 2026 findings.”
Read article
Earlier coverage
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EUROPE SAYS · Published 29 Aug 2026
Trump Digital Gold Crashes 98% in Hours After Suspected $330,000 Rug Pull
In coverage record: 30 Aug 2026
“Compromised political accounts have pushed fake Solana tokens before. Those 15 wallets exited into Solana's native token, which trades near $104.”
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Crypto News · Published 13 Aug 2026
Solana stays online as 102 of 699 validators stop voting
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“Creech described the incident as a 'proof point for Solana's resiliency.' The network did withstand the disruption, but Marinade's data also showed the delinquent stake reached about 86% of the level at which finality would have stopped.”
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Crypto News · Published 13 Jul 2026
Trump triggers $20B crypto wipeout with Strait of Hormuz takeover claim
In coverage record: 14 Jul 2026
“Ethereum, XRP, BNB, Solana, Hyperliquid, Zcash and Cardano also declined between 2% and 6% as investors reduced exposure to risk assets during the sharp market selloff.”
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TechBullion · Published 13 Jun 2026
Solana Price Prediction: SOL Falls as Pepeto Presale Crosses $10.2M
In coverage record: 14 Jun 2026
“Goldman Sachs fully removed its SOLANA related ETF exposure in early June, and the news added direct pressure to the solana price as the token dropped from $81 to $68 in one week.”
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Crypto News · Published 10 Jun 2026
Can Solana price reach $77 as RWA value hits $2.7B ATH?
In coverage record: 11 Jun 2026
“Corporate treasury activity has added short-term supply. SOL Strategies sold 65,001 SOL at an average price of C$87.88, using the proceeds to settle about C$5.75 million in debt.”
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TechBullion · Published 30 May 2026
Solana Price Prediction Stalls After Goldman Exit While Pepeto Presale Fills During the Fear
In coverage record: 31 May 2026
“Goldman Sachs fully liquidated its spot Solana ETF position in Q1 2026, and the token has dropped 72% from its October 2025 all time high.”
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TechBullion · Published 25 May 2026
Cryptocurrency News: Could Pepeto Target 100x Returns While SOL and ADA Stay Stuck?
In coverage record: 26 May 2026
“SOL trades at $85, down from $200 in January 2025, and the cryptocurrency news cycle keeps piling selling pressure on the token.”
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CoinDesk · Published 21 May 2026
Satoshi’s 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
In coverage record: 22 May 2026
“Research indicates that over $600 billion in crypto assets are in this precise vulnerable state, including 100% of Solana addresses, said Pospieszalski, describing this as 'common knowledge.'”
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TechBullion · Published 20 May 2026
Solana Price Prediction 2026: SOL Could Recover, but Pepeto's Tools May Deliver the Bigger Return
In coverage record: 21 May 2026
“The Solana price prediction stays constructive long term, but the Goldman exit shows that the biggest capital on Wall Street does not see a quick recovery.”
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TechBullion · Published 20 May 2026
Solana Price Prediction Weakens as Pepeto Presale Delivers 105% Growth
In coverage record: 21 May 2026
“Goldman Sachs exited its entire SOL ETF position in Q1, and the token sits 71% below its all time high of $293.31.”
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TechBullion · Published 20 Mar 2026
Next Big Cryptocurrency for Q1 2026? Here’s Why Solana Investors Prefer MUTM
In coverage record: 20 Mar 2026
“Analysts have identified the $94 to $98 zone as a heavy resistance area that has repeatedly capped recovery attempts throughout the month.”
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