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Solana’s Strong DeFi Activity Fuels SOL Price Predictions

Key Indicators Pointing to Continued SOL Growth:

  • Solana’s TVL surpasses $10.9 billion, exceeding the entire Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem.
  • Solana’s 30-day fee revenue shows a remarkable 109% increase to $43.4 million.
  • An 8% funding rate indicates strong bullish leverage demand for SOL.

Following a recent market rally, Solana’s native token, SOL, experienced a significant surge. While it has faced some challenges maintaining momentum above certain price points, on-chain and derivatives data suggest further upward potential.

SOL/USD price performance against altcoin market cap
SOL/USD (blue) vs. altcoin market cap. Source: TradingView / Cointelegraph

Despite its fifth-place ranking by market capitalization, Solana holds a leading position in crucial on-chain metrics, notably Total Value Locked (TVL).

Blockchain ranking by TVL in USD
Blockchain ranked by TVL, USD. Source: DefiLlama

Solana’s impressive $10.9 billion TVL outpaces the combined TVL of all Ethereum layer-2 solutions, including Base, Arbitrum, and Avalanche. This dominance extends beyond even BNB Chain, highlighting Solana’s growing DeFi ecosystem. Key contributors to this growth include Raydium DEX (78% increase), Jito liquid staking (41% increase), and Marinade (56% increase).

Booming Fee Revenue Fuels SOL Demand

The correlation between DeFi activity and demand for the native token isn’t always direct, especially with networks boasting low fees. However, Solana’s recent 30-day fee revenue of $43.3 million (according to DefiLlama) is noteworthy, especially when compared to Ethereum’s $24.9 million and Tron’s $51.9 million during the same period.

Solana network DApps revenue compared to chain fees
Solana network DApps revenue (left) vs. chain fees (right). Source: DefiLlama

Solana’s DApp revenues and chain fees demonstrate consistent growth, approaching three-month highs. This positive trend, coupled with the 65% of SOL supply currently staked, strongly supports upward price momentum.

Related: Solana co-founder proposes meta chain to fix blockchain fragmentation

Analyzing leverage demand provides insight into trader sentiment. A positive funding rate suggests long positions are paying to maintain open trades.

SOL perpetual futures annualized funding rate
SOL perpetual futures annualized funding rate. Source: Laevitas.ch

The current SOL perpetual futures funding rate of 8% falls within the generally neutral range of 5% to 10%. While SOL trades below its all-time high, the network’s increasing activity hints at a potential rise towards $200, potentially outpacing competitors.

While the precise catalyst for a price surge is uncertain, potential factors include a US-approved spot Solana ETF, Solana’s inclusion in state-level digital asset reserves, and the potential of traditional asset tokenization on the Solana network.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

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