Solana Surges 30% While DEX Volume Reaches $130 Billion

Solana shows bullish trends despite a bearish broader crypto market.

  • SOL increased by 30% against the US dollar in the past week.
  • Solana reclaimed the top spot in seven-day DEX volume, surpassing Ethereum with nearly $130 billion.
  • Network fees dropped 97% since January, and total DEX volume fell 93% from Q1 highs.
  • Network revenue has stabilized under $50 million weekly after peaking at over $200 million earlier this year.
  • Transaction activity remains strong with around 585 million weekly transactions.
  • Circle minted $250 million USDC on Solana, pushing monthly stablecoin transfer volume above $12 billion, an all-time high.
  • Canada launched multiple spot Solana ETFs approved by the OSC, providing yield exposure to institutions.
  • Current SOL price is approximately $127.70, reflecting a 24% rise over the past week.