Forget Q1 Slump: Solana Explodes Over 300% Amid DEX Boom
06 April 2024 - 9:00PM
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In the first quarter of 2024, Solana became the clear leader thanks
to a notable increase in the amount of Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). In addition to its remarkable
rise in DEX and DeFi sectors, Solana’s dominance was further
solidified by its scalability, low transaction fees, and robust
infrastructure. The massive increase in DEX volume signifies a
substantial rise in trading activity within the SOL ecosystem. This
trend aligns with the broader adoption of DeFi, with Solana
establishing itself as a major player in the space. Related
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Bullish Inflow This remarkable increase is described in detail in a
new report titled “State of Solana Q1 2024” by on-chain analytics
company Messari. The research states that throughout the last three
months, The altcoin’s average daily spot DEX volume increased by
over 300% to $1.5 billion. Solana DEX Volume Skyrockets Solana’s
DeFi total value locked, a metric that represents the total value
of cryptocurrency locked within DeFi protocols on a blockchain,
surged by over 200% to nearly $5 billion, placing it fourth among
all networks. This indicates a growing appetite from investors for
DeFi projects built on Solana. .@solana has become the home for
retail users. QoQ Metrics – DEX Volume ⬆️ 332% – Revenue ⬆️ 597% –
Total raised in ecosystem ⬆️ 51% – Market cap ⬆️ 97% Check out the
full Q1 report by @ph0rt0n 👇https://t.co/hYA1d2ZPY6
pic.twitter.com/egpv6U9Rl8 — Messari (@MessariCrypto) April 5, 2024
Stablecoin Adoption On Solana On The Rise Another bright spot for
Solana in Q1 was the significant growth in its stablecoin market
capitalization, which jumped by 50% to nearly $3 billion. This
surge was primarily driven by USDC, the leading stablecoin, whose
market capitalization on Solana increased by an impressive 110% to
slightly above $2 billion. This growth reflects a rise in trust and
adoption of stablecoins on the Solana blockchain, which are
cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of traditional assets like the
US dollar, offering stability in a volatile market. SOL market cap
currently at $77.5 billion. Chart: TradingView.com Solana Price
Volatility A Concern Despite the positive indicators, the report
also acknowledges some potential drawbacks. While the high trading
volume is a positive sign, the fact that meme coins are a major
contributor raises questions about the long-term sustainability of
this growth. Related Reading: Solana Primed For Takeoff? Expert
Analysis Points To Buying Opportunity Meme coins are often known
for their erratic price movements and lack of underlying utility.
Their dominance in Solana’s DEX volume might indicate a speculative
bubble rather than genuine growth based on solid projects. At the
time of writing, SOL was trading at $174, reflecting a 12% decrease
in the last seven days. This price volatility is a common concern
in the cryptocurrency market, and Solana is not immune to it.
Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView
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