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.

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.

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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.

Bitwise's executives have criticized the U.S. crypto reserve's inclusion of ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA, arguing bitcoin alone is a true reserve asset. Bitwise Reacts to Trump's Crypto Reserve—Did Altcoins Just Weaken the Plan? Many leaders in the cryptocurrency industry, including executives at asset management firm Bitwise, have voiced their opinions on the U.S.

On-chain data shows that investors on the Solana network participated in significant profit-taking ahead of the asset's latest retrace. Solana Realized Profit Registered A Sharp Spike Yesterday According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the Realized Profit observed a huge spike for Solana recently.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt slams Trump's crypto reserve plan, citing a credibility loss for including altcoins like ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA.

Solana (SOL) is down more than 16% in the last 24 hours, with its market cap slipping below $70 billion as selling pressure intensifies. The sharp decline follows its recent rally to $178 after being added to the US strategic crypto reserve.

The network's planned upgrades are sparking debate amid concerns over validators' revenues.

Solana (SOL) is facing a period of uncertainty, with several factors influencing its price action and market sentiment. A recent event has raised eyebrows in the crypto community: FTX/Alameda's large-scale unstaking of 3.03 million SOL, worth around $432.5 million.

The White House's “Crypto Czar” David Sacks says he sold all of his crypto, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), before the start of Donald Trump's presidency. Sacks says he also owned a $74,000 position in a Bitwise exchange-traded fund, which he sold on January 22nd, two days after Trump's inauguration.

The market reacted with a classic "buy the rumor, sell the news" move after Trump's crypto reserve announcement.

March appears promising for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, as a handful of bullish events and historic market patterns are expected to occur in the coming weeks.

Real Vision Founder and CEO Raoul Pal on Tuesday forecasted that the current cryptocurrency bull market cycle, initially expected to peak in 2025, may extend into 2026 due to a prolonged business cycle. What Happened: Pal addressed the chaotic market conditions, providing reassurance to crypto investors navigating sharp volatility and outlining why he believes the cycle's expansion aligns with broader economic indicators.

FTX and Alameda unstaked 3.03M SOL worth $431M, distributing them to 37 wallets. This is their largest unstaking since November 2023, part of an 11.2M SOL unlock plan.

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SafeMoon spiked nearly 57% today as the project's token migration to Solana is nearing completion. The developers have been burning huge quantities of SFM tokens and announced a gradual airdrop.

​Hamster Network is processing 34,028 transactions per second, positioning itself among the fastest blockchain platforms.

Anza, the Solana-focused software development firm in charge of the Agave client, has released its roadmap for 2025. The main focus is to make Solana a faster and more effective network, aiming to reach the 1 million transactions per second (TPS) mark in the future.