Solana Policy Institute Launches to Advocate for Crypto and Decentralization

• SPI, led by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, plans to unite stakeholders in the Solana ecosystem, influencing regulatory discussions to create clearer rules that foster innovation.
• Solana’s blockchain is receiving growing institutional interest, with financial giants like BlackRock and Fidelity engaging with the network.

A new effort has been launched to inform policymakers on decentralized networks and their place in the digital economy. The Solana Policy Institute (SPI), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, officially began operations on Monday with the goal of educating lawmakers and influencing the dialogue around blockchain technology.

Solana Policy Institute On Advancing Blockchain Industry

Miller Whitehouse-Levine, an established advocate within the crypto industry, has been hired to head the organization. SPI aims to unite stakeholders in the Solana ecosystem to promote the social and economic benefits of the technology. This comes particularly as arguments persist regarding its decentralization and network stability.

“We believe this is the moment to establish clear rules of the road for the crypto industry,” the SPI said in a statement on X. The team also pointed to the regulatory clarity that can facilitate innovation within a global digital economy.

Since its launch in 2020, Solana, a blockchain network known for its ability to execute as many as 65,000 transactions per second, has faced criticism for intermittent outages and centralization concerns. The SPI is likely to be at the forefront of resolving these issues while pushing for policies that favor the network’s growth and usage.

The launch of SPI occurs at a time when regulatory bodies are paying more attention to digital assets. In March, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the establishment of a ‘Crypto Strategic Reserve,’ which included SOL, among other digital assets.

This was followed by significant financial institutions showing increased interest in Solana’s blockchain. BlackRock launched the USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) on the Solana network recently, and Fidelity has filed with Cboe Global Markets for a spot Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).

The creation of SPI would boost the Solana blockchain’s transparency and legitimacy, potentially affecting its regulatory position. Working with lawmakers and influencing policy debates, SPI hopes to foster an environment in which the Solana ecosystem can grow long-term. This involves stimulating developer involvement, boosting project uptake, and attracting institutional investments.

SOL Price Analysis: Breakout Or Breakdown?

Source: TradingView

Solana’s price is now trading in a narrow range, facing resistance at $126 while holding support above $124. The market has been struggling to break the $126 level, keeping price action in check. On the hourly chart, support seems to be building, which could signal more sideways trading if resistance is held.

Key resistance levels are set at $126, $128, and $132. A successful break above $132 would induce bullish pressure, taking Solana to $142. Further upside could carry gains to the $160-$180 region by April 2025. As mentioned in our previous story, a price rush to $220 is forecasted before April 10th. 

On the other hand, a failure to keep $124 intact may lead to further selling pressure and a price drop toward $122 and $115. If the price falls below $115, bearish momentum might increase, triggering a longer-term bearish trend.