dYdX Launches First Solana Spot Trading Product for US Users

dYdX Expansion Announcement:

  • dYdX, a major decentralized exchange, announced the launch of its first spot trading product, aiming to expand into the US market and the Solana ecosystem.
  • The exchange has experienced over $1.5 trillion in cumulative trading volume since inception.
  • Trading fees are waived for December to attract US users.
  • dYdX's strategy includes enhancing market depth and deploying advanced trading tools while maintaining DeFi standards.
  • This move aligns with other exchanges like Robinhood launching new products for US residents.

Solana Market Analysis:

  • Solana derivatives show bearish sentiment with traders reducing bullish exposure.
  • Coinglass data indicates a significant leverage cluster at the $147 level, with $667 million positioned there.
  • SOL long positions are at $692 million, while shorts exceed $1 billion.
  • The $147 liquidity wall is crucial; surpassing it may lead to a rally toward $200.
  • If support at $125 fails, Solana risks declining to the $100 zone, where buyers might strengthen defense.

Solana Liquidation Map shows $667 million overhead leverage cluster at $147 | Coinglass, Dec. 11.