Kenneth Griffin Discloses 4.5% Stake in DeFi Development Corp

Kenneth Griffin's Investment in DeFi Development Corp

  • Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, disclosed a 4.5% ownership stake in DeFi Development Corp, a Nasdaq-listed firm.
  • The company implemented a Solana ([SOL](https://holder.io/coins/sol/)) treasury reserve strategy in April 2025.
  • Griffin owns 1,315,654 shares indirectly through Citadel Advisors LLC.

DeFi Development Corp's Strategy

  • The business model focuses on acquiring and staking SOL tokens for capital appreciation and consistent staking yield.
  • Currently holds 2,195,926 SOL, about 0.402% of Solana's circulating supply.
  • Initial acquisition cost was $236.5 million; current value is approximately $395.3 million, showing a 67% unrealized gain.

Solana Price Movement

  • Solana price at $179, up 370% since April 2025.
  • A double-bottom pattern suggests potential breakout toward $260.
  • Key resistance identified near $190.82; support failure below $171.41 could lead to a drop toward $160.
  • Indicators like MACD and RSI point to possible bullish momentum.

SUBBD Presale Update

  • Citadel's investment has increased interest in early-stage projects like SUBBD.
  • SUBBD presale nearing $1.5 million target; tokens priced at $0.058.
  • Participants can secure up to 20% staking rewards before the next pricing tier.

Solana treasury holdings as of Oct. 22, 2025 | source: Coingecko

Solana Technical Price Analysis | Source: TradingView, Oct. 22