DeFi Development Corp and Fragmetric Labs Launch Korea’s First Solana Treasury

DeFi Development Corp. and Solana-based Fragmetric Labs will establish South Korea's first corporate Solana treasury by acquiring a publicly listed Korean company.

  • This initiative aims to expand Solana’s presence in the active South Korean crypto market.
  • The announcement was made at the Solana Oriental event during Korea Blockchain Week.
  • DFDV has invested $22.88 million in Flora Growth, rebranding to ZeroStack to accumulate Solana.
  • DFDV holds over 2 million SOL, valued at nearly $500 million, adding 62,000 SOL recently.

Market Reaction and Analysis

  • Solana's price dropped over 7% to $220, with trading volumes increasing by more than 150% as traders took short positions.
  • Fragmetric’s governance token, FRAG, saw a 6% increase, trading around $0.043 in volatile conditions.
  • Technical analysis indicates resistance between $220 and $260, forming a rising triangle pattern that may lead to bullish continuation.
  • If Solana breaks above $260, potential targets include $300 and $380, with a possible retest of highs near $500.

Solana weekly chart with 2021 resistance trendline and breakout attempt. | Source: TradingView

  • Analysts suggest Solana’s expanding treasury base, now over $4.3 billion, could drive its price toward $1,000 in the next cycle.

Further details can be found on Coinspeaker.