This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe.

The crypto market is going through a period of instability, and Solana (SOL) is on the front lines. Since February 1st, the drop of Bitcoin below $100,000 has caused a shockwave across altcoins.

Bitcoin and select altcoins bounced back sharply, indicating solid purchasing demand at lower levels.

Solana's market cap is close to hitting $12 billion.

Trump and Sheinbaum agreed to immediately pause the tariffs for one month, during which there will be further negotiations.

Stablecoin inflows to the Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem have expanded at a faster rate compared to Ethereum in relative terms in the first month of 2025.

Meme coin traders have still found opportunities to flip a profit on these Solana meme coins amid major market turmoil—even while the vibes are way down.

Solana (SOL) drops to $200 as traders shift focus from BONK to emerging altcoin DTX, now trading at $0.16. Discover the potential of DTX tokens on the DTX Exchange.

Coinbase has filed the documentation to list futures on Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR), marking a significant step in expanding its offering of derivative products. According to the documents submitted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the exchange's derivatives division plans to launch these contracts as early as February 18.

The Solana network has gradually outperformed Ethereum in DeFi activity, whereby over $1 billion has been bridged from Ether to SOL in the past month.

Solana & XRP ETF excitement is growing, but another undervalued ERC-20 token could outshine them all. Discover why investors are spotlighting this promising token.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a strong downtrend following a market-wide correction, leading to significant liquidations. However, investors see opportunities to acquire affordable assets before the anticipated altcoin season in February 2025.

The crypto market is facing selling pressure, impacting major assets, including Solana. A sell-off on the cryptocurrency markets at the start of the week has resulted in the majority of digital assets seeing their worst two-day fall in over three years.

In recent months, the Solana blockchain ecosystem has experienced a significant surge in the market cap of stablecoins.

After a huge crash, inspired by Trump's massive tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, the crypto market may have bottomed. Is now a good time to buy the leading layer 1s in $ETH, $SOL, and $SUI?

Solana's price has fallen below the critical $200 threshold. This decline mirrors the broader market downturn triggered by Bitcoin's drop below $100,000.

The cryptocurrency market has been hit hard by a significant downturn, and Solana (SOL) is not immune to the ongoing struggles. Over the past few weeks, Solana's price has dropped more than 30%, with the latest slump pushing the coin to trade at around $196.

The crypto market has been pummeled as Donald Trump's tariffs shock the markets, sending an array of assets spiraling. Bitcoin (BTC) is down nearly 7% over the past 24 hours after struggling to stay above $100,000.

Circle's USDC was the most dominant stablecoin on Solana, accounting for nearly 80% of all stablecoins on the network.

The DEX Raydium has just surpassed its rival Uniswap in terms of volumes recorded during the month of January.

Solana price trades around $200 despite a sharp market downturn that triggered billions in liquidations across the crypto markets. Inspite of this intensifying volatility SOL has maintained its position, reflecting strong investor confidence.

The ongoing crypto bloodbath, which has resulted in more than $2 billion in forced liquidation, has pushed Solana (SOL) to the edge.

A closely followed analyst known as a “Master Trader” on the crypto exchange Bybit is warning that Solana (SOL) has printed a market reversal signal similar to what was witnessed during the 2021 cycle.

The cryptocurrency market has currently drifted into the severe red zone and There's been a significant drop in altcoins, especially with Ethereum, XRP, ADA and others seeing massive liquidations in minutes. A staggering $2 billion worth of liquidations have happened within 24 hours.

The crypto market has plunged into the fear zone of the crypto fear and greed index, sliding to sentiment levels last seen in October 2024. A mix of fresh U.S.

Ether got wrecked. The second-biggest crypto by market cap plunged 26.53% on Monday in Asia, falling to $2,135, according to Bloomberg data.

Ethereum remains the top choice for developers followed by Solana and Base, as per OKX's latest report.

A crypto strategist known for making timely Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin calls believes XRP is in a precarious spot as the coin struggles to stay above a key price level. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 640,100 followers on the social media platform X that XRP has lost its immediate support at $2.

The price of Bitcoin nosedived after President Donald Trump's administration signed an executive order imposing new steep tariffs on all imported goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. The top coin by market cap is now down 4.4% on the day and roughly 6.8% over the last week at a current price of $97,754.

Crypto prices are crashing as President Trump suggests "pain" ahead for Americans in his brewing trade war, with Bitcoin under $97,000.

Solana (SOL) is experiencing a wave of bullish momentum, currently priced around $230. After a brief market correction, the cryptocurrency appears poised for a potential breakout, with many traders eyeing a $300 price target.

The SEC has placed an importance on regulated futures markets for past crypto ETF approvals.

"I LOVE $TRUMP," the United States President posted about his Solana meme coin. It only fell harder, amid criticism over the promotion.

Bitcoin (BTC) started the week with a promising rally, briefly reaching over $106,000 before a sharp downturn saw its value plummet by more than $4,000. After showing some positive momentum on Friday, the largest cryptocurrency eventually slipped below the $102K mark.

Solana price retreated sharply during the weekend even as the network capped a record $258 billion milestone in January.

Solana (SOL), one of the prominent cryptocurrencies in the market, has recently caught the attention of analysts, as it approaches a critical resistance level, forming a double-top pattern. While this chart formation typically signals a short-term correction, it raises questions about whether this is merely a temporary setback or the beginning of a more significant market movement.

Did Binance and Coinbase create a dip in Solana price by "dumping" and buying at lower prices?

Solana (SOL) is facing severe selling pressure as it tests key demand levels, with bears gaining control after a failed breakout above all-time highs. The price has struggled to maintain momentum, and investors are now watching for critical support levels that could determine Solana's next move.

The cryptocurrency market is currently struggling, with the majority of the top 10 altcoins seeing major declines. While Bitcoin (BTC) has shown some resilience, many altcoins are in the red, leading to a general feeling of uncertainty among investors. Bitcoin, the market leader, is priced at $99,780, showing a slight 2.

Ethereum's (ETH) leadership is to blame for the blockchain's declining fortunes. That's according to one of the platform's fiercest critics, Cyber Capital's founder and CIO, Justin Bons.

Stablecoin supply on the Ethereum (ETH) rival Solana (SOL) has surged in the past couple of weeks after the rollout of President Donald Trump's Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin, according to the crypto research firm CCData. CCData notes in a new report that Solana's stablecoin supply has ripped by 73.

Assessing SOL's recovery odds against ETH after its latest 25% dip.

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed explosive growth stories before, but Lightchain AI is shaping up to be one of the most remarkable yet. Predicted to surge by 10,000% in 2025, this revolutionary blockchain platform is drawing comparisons to Solana (SOL), known for its scalability and rapid rise to dominance.

The cryptocurrency market continues to recover from its bearish trend of the first half of January. The latter part of the month saw a bullish surge, with many altcoins experiencing notable volatility and heading toward new all-time highs (ATH).

Crypto whales are making waves, and their sights are set on Solana, Hedera, Lightchain AI, and XRP—signaling a major shift in the market. Why the buzz?

Amid the bearish market sentiment, SOL, the native token of the Solana blockchain, is gaining significant attention from crypto enthusiasts due to its recent price decline. As of today, February 2, 2024, the overall cryptocurrency market has been witnessing a notable price decline.

Crypto whales—large investors who hold significant amounts of digital assets—often influence market trends in ways that are not immediately visible to retail traders. While XRP, Solana, and Polkadot continue to dominate headlines, behind the scenes, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals are making strategic moves that suggest major developments ahead.