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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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.

Bitcoin and Ether were widely expected in a US crypto reserve, but American-made projects like Ripple, Solana and Cardano raise eyebrows.

President Donald Trump recently outlined five cryptocurrencies as potential candidates for the U.S. strategic crypto reserve: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Cardano (ADA).

There are many good reasons to consider buying leading cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL 2.88%) or Ethereum (ETH 5.79%), but that does not mean that every reason to invest in them is a valid one.

The phenomenon of "ricerca di sicurezza"

TL;DR Solana proposes a variable SOL emission model based on staking participation to optimize network security and stability. The new system aims to reduce inflation and selling pressure by adjusting token issuance according to validator activity.

Macroeconomic factors, memecoin scams and the industry's largest-ever hack drove investor capital to safer assets, including stablecoins and RWAs.

A trading expert is warning that Solana (SOL) could be headed for steep losses, potentially up to 60%, as the decentralized finance (DeFi) asset keeps hitting a wall at $150.

Solana price is gaining today after a recovery across the broader crypto market. However, a recent $20M move by a Solana whale has stirred speculation about whether a reversal was imminent.

The fund is 20% larger than its predecessor $500 million fund, which closed around three years ago

"If you're a seed stage founder working in crypto, fintech or enterprise AI, come talk to us," said Rodolfo Gonzalez.

Hamster Kombat's newly launched Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, Hamster Network, exceeded Solana in transactions per second (TPS).

Solana's proposed protocol upgrades aim to enhance network sustainability by adjusting staking rewards and inflation.

The crypto market rebounded on Wednesday after President Donald Trump hinted at a tariff relief after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly stated Trump could roll back tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with an announcement likely on March 5.

Solana price risks a big crash in the coming days after forming a death cross pattern on the daily chart. SOL coin was trading at $140 on Wednesday, down by over 50% from its highest level this year.

The price of Solana (SOL 6.19%) is down by 21% over the last three months, deeply shaking the conviction of newer investors who were expecting it to fly upward rather than bleed.

The Solana (SOL) community is set to vote on SIMD-0228. This governance proposal could cut the network's annual inflation by up to 80%.

On March 6, 2025, Solana validators will vote on two major proposals aimed at modifying the network's economy and the reward system for stakers. These proposals, known as Solana Improvement Documents (SIMDs), are generating intense debate within the crypto community, particularly due to their impact on validator revenues, which are set to decrease dramatically.

SOL breaks key resistance while a whale moves $71.95M to Coinbase Institutional, as technical indicators turn bullish and the network outpaces Ethereum with 73.4 million monthly active users.

Solana has been experiencing increased volatility and widespread whale activity, suggesting that sell pressure may be imminent. A significant whale has unstaked 134,902 SOL, which is worth roughly $19.3 million.

During the White House Crypto Summit, the AI released several price forecasts for ADA (Cardano) and SOL (Solana).

Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) have received much attention this week after President Donald Trump confirmed their inclusion in a US crypto strategic reserve. As the crypto market awaits to see whether Congress will support Trump's plan, speculation is rife about which other altcoins will be included.

Solana has rebounded to $143 after a recent 28% crash, recovering 4% in the past day but could face pressure as FTX continues depositing SOL to Binance.

Canadian Bitcoin developer Peter Todd, who was identified as the top Satoshi Nakamoto candidate by HBO last year, has lambasted the idea of including altcoins such as XRP and Solana (SOL) into a strategic cryptocurrency reserve.

Solana (SOL) recently experienced a sharp price spike, briefly reaching $170 before facing strong resistance and pulling back. While the initial move hinted at a potential breakout toward $200, the rejection signaled that bulls lacked the momentum to sustain the rally.

Crypto prices today (March 5): The broader market embarked on a recovery-like path on Wednesday, digesting trade-war tensions post-commencement of new U.S. import tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Bitcoin (BTC) price gained over 4% intraday and exchanged hands at the $87K level.

Solana price has reached a crucial price level as it attempts to break out from a descending parallel channel that has limited its movements for weeks. The asset's latest price action shows signs of upward momentum, with analysts debating whether this breakout is sustainable.

VanEck's head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, has warned that upcoming Solana network upgrades could significantly impact validator earnings while raising centralization risks.