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Investors are expecting Solana (SOL) to gain momentum in 2026, driven by rising on-chain activity, expanding DeFi participation, and increasing institutional exposure through exchange-traded funds.<\/p>\n

Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Bring The Heat: $1.2 Billion Flows In First 48 Hours\u2014Analyst<\/a><\/p>\n

While SOL trades at $139, below its all-time high, recent data suggests that the network\u2019s fundamentals are strengthening alongside a gradual price recovery. Together, these trends are shaping a clearer narrative around how Solana\u2019s valuation could be supported beyond short-term market moves.<\/p>\n

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SOL's price trends sideways on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview<\/strong><\/a><\/pre>\n
Network Activity and DeFi Metrics Show Sustained Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n
On-chain usage has picked up notably since the start of the year. Active addresses<\/a> on Solana rose from around 3.38 million to 3.78 million in early January, indicating broader participation across transfers, trading, and application usage. This increase in activity has coincided with a steady rise in decentralized finance metrics.<\/p>\n
The TVL across Solana-based protocols increased from approximately $8 billion to just over $9 billion, reflecting higher capital commitments to lending, liquidity provision, and yield-focused strategies.<\/p>\n
These gains align with longer-term data from Solana\u2019s 2025 network review, which showed that daily active wallets averaged 3.2 million and non-vote transactions reached a record 33 billion over the year.<\/p>\n
Decentralized exchange activity also remained a key contributor. The annual DEX volume reached $1.5 trillion in 2025, up 57% year-over-year, with SOL-stablecoin trading volume exceeding $780 billion. Raydium led DEX platforms in terms of volume, while several others surpassed the $10 billion threshold.<\/p>\n
Application Revenue and Ecosystem Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Revenue generation across the Solana ecosystem<\/a> continues to scale. Applications built on the network generated $2.39 billion in revenue in 2025, a 46% increase from the prior year.<\/p>\n
Seven applications surpassed $100 million in annual revenue, while smaller projects collectively contributed more than $500 million. The network itself reported $1.4 billion in revenue, reflecting a sharp rise in economic activity tied to usage rather than speculation alone.<\/p>\n
Beyond DeFi, Solana also saw growth in stablecoin transfers, tokenized equities, and Bitcoin-related activity. Stablecoin supply more than doubled to $14.8 billion, while transfers reached $11.7 trillion, pointing to increased settlement and payment use cases.<\/p>\n
Solana ETF Inflows and Price Levels in Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Institutional participation has become more visible through Solana-focused ETFs<\/a>. Assets under management across these products recently crossed $1.02 billion, with Bitwise\u2019s BSOL accounting for the majority share.<\/p>\n
Data shows cumulative inflows of nearly $800 million and steady trading volumes, suggesting ongoing demand for regulated exposure. In the spot market, SOL has rebounded from the $120 area to trade near $140, supported by rising volume and improving technical indicators.<\/p>\n
Related Reading: XRP Rally Reopens The $8\u2013$12 Zone Debate, Says Will Taylor<\/a><\/p>\n
While resistance levels remain, the combination of ETF inflows, higher network usage, and expanding revenue streams is reinforcing the case for higher valuations if broader market conditions remain supportive.<\/p>\n
Cover image from ChatGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>",
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