Solana ($SOL) had a volatile week, with price surges and falls influenced by high-profile announcements.Trump's NFT announcement caused SOL to surge and subsequently experience a price drop due to national security concerns.Despite the fluctuations, Solana closed the week with a minimal 1% dip and a $69.44 billion market cap.Solana outperformed Ethereum in decentralized app revenue, showcasing its ability to support real applications at scale.While facing competition in fees from TRON, Solana excelled in the NFT space with a 27.3% user share.The Solana ecosystem saw mixed performances, with tokens like GRASS surging 38% while others like FTT, JTO, and RAY faced losses.Despite challenges, Solana's DeFi TVL only decreased by 2%, outperforming Ethereum and Bitcoin in this aspect.Institutional engagement with Solana increased, highlighted by CME Group launching Solana futures and MetaMask extending support.Solana's inclusion in the U.S. strategic reserve and the issuance of Solana-referenced ETFs signal growing institutional interest.The future looks promising for Solana as it continues to attract investors and expand its ecosystem, despite minor setbacks.