Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is experiencing explosive growth, with trading volumes hitting record highs and its native token, SOL, reaching a 20-month peak. However, experts warn of potential risks amidst the market excitement.
Market watchers caution about overheating: While Solana’s DeFi scene thrives, some market analysts like CFGI advise tempering enthusiasm due to “Greed” sentiment, indicating a potential overbought market and risk of corrections.
Solana DEXes surge past $11 billion in weekly volume: Data from DeFiLlama shows a massive $11.24 billion traded on Solana DEXes between February 25th and March 2nd, surpassing previous records and outpacing major competitors like Ethereum. This 177% weekly increase solidifies Solana’s position as a major DeFi player.
Rebound from bear market, Jupiter leads the charge: This surge follows a period of subdued activity during the recent bear market. December 2023 marked a turning point with record monthly DEX volumes exceeding $28 billion. Notably, Jupiter, Solana’s leading DEX, played a key role, temporarily surpassing established leader Uniswap V3 with $1.5 billion in daily trading volume.
TVL growth mirrors trading activity: Solana’s Total Value Locked (TVL), the total value of crypto assets deposited in its DeFi protocols, has also seen impressive growth, rising 52% to $5.13 billion in the last month. This rise is partly fueled by SOL’s remarkable gains.
SOL price skyrockets to 20-month high: SOL’s price has surged 4% in a day, 30% in a week, and a staggering 37% in the last month, currently trading at $132. This represents a 20-month high, although still far from its all-time high of $260 reached in November 2021.
While Solana’s DeFi space is booming, experts urge caution due to potential market risks associated with the current sentiment.
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