Solana validators are voting on a major cut to SOL's staking rewards.

Ripple Labs executives have proposed to US President Donald Trump to include SOL in the Strategic Digital Asset Reserve (SBR), which was announced on 2 March. The move should make the addition of XRP more legitimate, Unchained wrote.

The market appears to be pricing in minimal expectations for these altcoins.

TL;DR Solana is experiencing explosive growth in DeFi, with several protocols surpassing $1 billion in total value locked (TVL), challenging Ethereum's dominance. In Q4 2024, decentralized exchange (DEX) volume on Solana exceeded that of Ethereum, marking a significant shift in DeFi activity.

Solana (SOL) is currently navigating a tumultuous phase, as massive amounts of the cryptocurrency are being unstaked and put up for sale. This movement has created a series of liquidity pressures, leading investors to question whether Solana can withstand this challenging environment.

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump unveiled a Strategic Crypto Reserve featuring multiple digital assets: Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). Many observers were initially surprised to see altcoins—particularly XRP, SOL, and ADA—in a federal-level announcement once presumed to revolve solely around Bitcoin.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko says a U.S. crypto strategic reserve would undermine decentralization, calling for no reserve at all.

TL;DR Solana's co-founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, opposes a U.S. crypto reserve, arguing it would centralize control and undermine crypto's core principle of decentralization. Yakovenko proposes state-level control over crypto reserves to preserve decentralization and provide a safety net against federal errors.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko opposes a US national crypto reserve, warning that government control could undermine decentralization.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko opposes a US national crypto reserve, warning that government control could undermine decentralization.

The cryptocurrency market staged a sharp recovery, bouncing back from a steep sell-off sparked by Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico.

Solana (SOL 2.59%) is down 30% so far this year, and many investors expect it to fall even further, and soon. But, as wise investors know, there's a smart set of reasons to sell an investment and a much larger set of ill-advised selling reasons that may lead your portfolio's value downward over time.

Despite $SOL's recent dip to $131, 55% below its all-time high of $294 recorded two months ago, our Solana price prediction for the rest of the year is bullish. $SOL is currently trading at $148.85 with a 5.83% weekly increase, though the monthly trend is bearish (-27.42%).

A major crypto moment is set for Saturday, March 7. The White House will host its first-ever Crypto Summit, where discussions will go beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

A major crypto moment is set for Saturday, March 7. The White House will host its first-ever Crypto Summit, where discussions will go beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has revealed that he is against a crypto reserve in the United States. He believes that a crypto reserve will lead to the failure of decentralization once the government is put in charge of it.

Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of the Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) ecosystem, argued against a federal government-controlled cryptocurrency reserve Wednesday, citing a threat to decentralization. What Happened: In an X post, Yakovenko outlined his order of preference for a potential cryptocurrency reserve.

A large Solana (SOL) whale moved 494,153 SOL, valued at approximately $72 million, to Coinbase Institutional, fueling fears of an impending sell-off. This large transfer to an exchange, commonly known as an “exchange inflow,” typically signals that the investor may intend to sell the assets, leading to increased supply in the market.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum closes another week in red after the price fell by 3%.

In a shocking incident, the Hong Kong government has unveiled a sophisticated crypto scam, involving a fake social media account impersonating the city's Chief Executive. The scammers used the account to promote a fake cryptocurrency called “National Hong Kong Coin”, prompting a swift warning from the government.

In February, Solana saw a substantial outflow of $485 million as investors sought safer assets amid increasing uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market.

Options pricing on Deribit suggests BTC could swing by nearly $5K following the crypto summit, according to analysis by STS Digital

The cryptocurrency market surged on March 6, adding nearly 4% in value as investor sentiment improved following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a national crypto reserve. This initiative, which includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP, has fuelled optimism after February's sharp decline triggered by trade war concerns.

In recent months, Solana has demonstrated remarkable growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, prompting discussions about its potential to rival Ethereum's valuation.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has taken a strong stance against the idea of a US Strategic Crypto Reserve. He argues that government control over digital assets could undermine decentralization.

Remittix is surging in its presale, raising over $13.5 million as investors bet on its blockchain-powered payment solution. #partnercontent

Solanas decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem is growing at an unprecedented pace, outpacing Ethereum in both speed and revenue. However, a recent report from Franklin Templeton highlights a striking valuation gap between the two networks.

Solana's (SOL) upcoming protocol changes could significantly alter its economic model by reducing selling pressure by an estimated $677 million to $1.1 billion annually, but they could introduce new decentralization challenges, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck.

A crypto strategist who accurately called the Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) correction this year says that the payments altcoin XRP is next in line to witness big price drops.

Trading volume for Shiba Inu is rising significantly, but the conditions surrounding this upswing are not encouraging. Although a spike in volume frequently indicates increasing momentum and interest, the fact that it appears during a downtrend should be interpreted differently.

Ethereum (ETH 3.18%) and Solana (SOL 1.10%) are two of the most successful cryptocurrencies, both ranking in the top 10 by market cap. They're also direct competitors.

Solana (SOL), the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has made a notable recovery over the past 24 hours, rising by 5.52%. Trading at $144, the altcoin is now showing promising signs of a bullish comeback after a series of price fluctuations.

Many cryptocurrencies soared to new all-time highs after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. With 2025 underway and Trump in the White House, Benzinga recently asked readers which cryptocurrencies they are buying.

As liquidity pressures mount, investors are watching closely—will Solana absorb the impact?

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained that the Trump administration is backing crypto assets that ultimately serve the United States' national interests against others. This followed President Trump's directive to move forward with a Crypto Strategic Reserve.

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SafeMoon (SFM) has surged nearly 60% in the last two days and 490% in the past week following its migration from BNB to Solana. The rapid price increase has pushed key indicators into bullish territory, with ADX confirming strong trend momentum and EMA lines forming a golden cross.

Skate, a unified liquidity platform whose infrastructure layer powers a cross-chain virtual machine environment, has launched the first automated market maker protocol that will operate across the top blockchains.

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On Tuesday, a large Solana whale transferred 494,153 SOL—valued at approximately $72 million—to the Coinbase exchange, raising concerns over a potential sell-off.

Solana has experienced a whopping 88% plunge in token growth, according to fresh data provided by Dune Analytics.

Bitcoin struggles to overcome $90,000 as bears attempt to hold the level as resistance, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest the upside is the most likely path that prices will take.

Crypto prices have made solid gains today, March 5, 2025. The total crypto market cap is back above $3 trillion and Bitcoin reclaimed $90,000 briefly before retreating to around $89,000.

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After heavy falls, Solana's chart is pointing towards a big rebound today, with its trading volume doubling in a matter of days. The post Solana Crashes 12% as Daily Trading Volume Surges to $10 Billion – Are Whales Dumping? appeared first on Cryptonews.

TL;DR The cryptocurrency market lost $800 billion in February 2025, dropping by 20.2%. This was driven by factors such as the historic Bybit hack, trade tensions fueled by Trump, and decreased activity in Solana.

WisdomTree has tipped XRP and Solana (SOL) to spearhead an altcoin resurgence in 2025 as investors turn their gaze outside Bitcoin (BTC). The firm's report points to impressive use cases and incoming mass institutional adoption for both assets.