Solana’s DeFi (DeFi) ecosystem has reached a major milestone, demonstrating its growing role in the blockchain space.
Blockchain’s total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $10 billion for the first time in three years.
Solana’s Rising TVL and DEX Activity
Data from DeFiLlama shows that Solana’s TVL has increased by $1.5 billion since January 14, reaching an all-time high of $10.172 billion. This growth highlights the platform’s growing adoption in DeFi applications and its ability to attract significant amounts of liquidity.
Solana also outperforms its competitors in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading. Over the past 24 hours, data shows that Solana’s daily DEX volume has jumped to $10.47 billion, nearly three times that of Ethereum’s $3.28 billion.
Over the past week, Solana maintained its dominance, achieving a trading volume of $33.7 billion compared to Ethereum’s $15.39 billion.
A major factor contributing to this growth is the launch of the Meme Coin named “TRUMP” on the Solana blockchain. The coin, associated with US President-elect Donald Trump, has experienced impressive growth, increasing nearly 500% in price and reaching a market capitalization exceeding $15 billion.
“TRUMP trading pairs accounted for 18.5% ($1.92 billion) of Solana’s total trading volume today,” crypto analyst Tom Wan said.
Similarly, blockchain analyst Sharples has point out that the Meme Coin craze has fueled activity in the loan market, with a $20 million increase in USDC loans and 460 million new USDC tokens issued since the coin’s launch.
Meanwhile, the excitement about Solana is not limited to Coin Coin Memes. Market speculation about Solana-based spot ETFs and their possible inclusion in US strategic reserves bolstered investor sentiment. These developments have boosted whale trades and enhanced Solana’s appeal to institutional investors.
Notably, the positive outlook has positively influenced the price of Solana’s native token, SOL, which is up 10% in the past day and is trading around $242, according to data from TinTucBitcoin.
A recent report by Bitwise Asset Management Forecast SOL will reach between $2,318.90 and $6,636.88 by 2030, driven by an increase in daily active addresses and strong blockchain adoption.
Solana’s growth has solidified its position as a formidable competitor to Ethereum in the DeFi sector. The network’s high scalability and efficient infrastructure make it a superior choice for speculative trading and innovative applications. Analysts expect that as Solana’s ecosystem matures, it will open up more opportunities for growth and innovation.
