Solana Experiences Surge in Trading Volume
In the past week, Solana has seen a significant increase in trading volume on two decentralized exchanges, Raydium and Orca. This surge in trading activity has led to a 42% rise in SOL’s Total Value Locked (TVL) along with notable gains in SOL’s price, reaching a high of $67.69 on November 15.
Record Spike in Solana’s DEX Volume
Data from DeFiLlama revealed a 54% spike in Solana’s trading volume on decentralized exchanges, surpassing $3.01 billion in total trading volume. SOL trading volume on Orca and Raydium increased 45.7% and 47.79%, leading to a total increase of 95.49% in just one week. As a result, SOL TVL spiked 42% to $584.56 million, placing Solana among the top three chains in weekly transaction volume.
SOL Soars Amid Spike in Ecosystem Activity
Aside from the surge in trading volume, Solana has seen a 125% 30-day price gain. Additionally, prominent investor Cathie Wood expressed optimism about Solana’s potential growth during a CNBC interview, leading to a 20% increase in SOL’s price. However, after reaching a high of $67.69, SOL’s price dropped to $55 on November 17, currently standing at $60.66.
Solana Price Outlook
Despite the price fluctuations, Solana has broken out from a bearish trendline and formed a new one. The token has surpassed critical resistance levels and remains above two simple moving averages. While the price has dropped, there is a support level at $58 that could prevent further decline.
Hot Take: Potential Challenges Ahead for SOL
While Solana has seen remarkable growth recently, there are potential challenges ahead in maintaining its price levels. The surge in trading volume and positive sentiment from investors are favorable, but the price fluctuations and the need to sustain support levels pose future uncertainties for SOL’s price stability.