Solana’s (SOL) previous all-time high (ATH) was around 260 (in November 2021 and 253 in September 2025 ). As of now (early December 2025), SOL is trading below that level — but not too far.
✅ Why SOL could break ATH (260) by December 2025:
- Strong ecosystem growth — SOL is leading in DeFi, NFTs, and memecoins (like BONK) again
- Massive speed & low fees — gives SOL an edge over Ethereum for many dApps
- Institutional interest + ETF rumors — demand could spike if funds start accumulating
- Favorable market trend — if BTC and ETH continue to rise, SOL typically follows with more aggressive gains
- Recent rallies — SOL has already shown 5x+ growth in 2025; breaking ATH now just needs a final push of ~15–20%
⚠️ What could stop it:
- Market correction — if BTC dips, altcoins usually dip harder
- Network issues — outages or congestion can damage investor trust
- Heavy resistance near ATH — some traders may sell there, causing rejection
- Macroeconomic risk — if interest rate cuts are delayed or negative news hits markets
📊 My View (by end of December 2025):
| Scenario | Probability | Price Range |
| Bullish breakout (ATH broken) | 40–50% | 260–300+ ✅
| Sideways consolidation | 35–45200–250
| Pullback / correction | 10–15% | $160–190
Bottom line: If crypto market remains bullish, SOL has a realistic shot at breaking its ATH before Dec 31, 2025 — especially with strong momentum and community support.