Solana Surpasses BNB to Become Fourth-Largest Cryptocurrency
Solana has overtaken Binance’s BNB to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. According to Coinmarketcap data, Solana’s market cap is now $50,639,875,491, surpassing BNB’s $49,827,434,384.
The Factors Behind Solana’s Surge
Solana’s recent surge in value is impressive, especially considering the network downtime it experienced just days ago. Analysts attribute SOL’s momentum to several events within the Solana ecosystem.
On-Chain Approval of Pyth DAO Constitution
One event that contributed to Solana’s success is the on-chain approval of the Pyth DAO constitution. This decision-making framework for Pyth DAO, a Solana-based project, has been confirmed through a successful proposal.
Success of Solana Mobile’s Chapter 2 Smartphone
Solana Mobile’s Chapter 2 smartphone has also played a role in driving Solana’s resurgence. With over 100,000 orders, this smartphone has outperformed its predecessor, Saga, which only received 20,000 orders in over a year.
Airdrops and Increased Transaction Levels
In addition to these specific events, other factors are contributing to Solana’s resurgence. Ongoing airdrops have generated excitement and kept investor expectations high. There has also been an increase in transaction levels on the network.
Bitcoin’s Influence and BNB Struggles
Furthermore, Bitcoin reaching $1 trillion in market cap and hitting the $50,000 mark for the first time in two years reflects its widespread acceptance and recognition. However, Binance’s regulatory setbacks have impacted the performance and consistency of BNB.