Solana Witnesses Strong Uptick in Stablecoin Supply
The Solana blockchain network has experienced a notable increase in stablecoin supply, particularly contributed by Circle’s USDC. After a significant drop to $66 on Monday, December 11, the Solana (SOL) price has swiftly recovered by 10%, currently trading at $72. The recent rally is attributed to robust DeFi activity within the Solana ecosystem, resulting in a nearly 5x gain in SOL price over the last two months.
Stablecoin Supply on Solana Jumps By 20%
DeFiLlama reports a significant surge in the supply of stablecoins on the Solana blockchain, with an 8% increase to reach $1.676 billion in the past week. The second-largest stablecoin on the chain, USDC, has experienced substantial growth, reaching $735 million, a 20% increase. However, the supply of USDT remained largely unchanged. Simultaneously, SOL has witnessed an impressive surge of over 20% in value over the past week.
As of press time, the Solana (SOL) price is trading at $71.16 with a market cap of $30.3 billion. The SOL price remains robust above $66, supported by a prominent bullish trend line on the 4-hour chart against the USD. Upside resistance is evident at $72.00, followed by a more significant hurdle at $75.00.
The key resistance is presently situated at $78, and a successful breach could signal a broader uptrend. Subsequent resistance levels lie near $82.50 and $86.52. In case SOL encounters difficulty surpassing the $72.00 mark, downward pressure may persist.
Initial support is expected around $68.00, with primary support at $65.00, coinciding with the trend line. A breach below this level might lead to a test of $62, and a subsequent close under $62 could trigger a decline toward the $55 support in the short term.
DeFi and NFT Developments
According to DeFiLlama data, Solana’s Total Value Locked (TVL) currently stands at $912.62 million, constituting nearly 3% of Ethereum’s TVL. The upswing in Solana’s TVL over the last six months can be attributed to the emergence of new DeFi projects on the platform and a series of airdrops within the SOL ecosystem.
Notably, @0xGumshoe, a Solana analyst and researcher, points out that Solana demonstrates greater capital efficiency compared to Ethereum. Despite Ethereum boasting a higher TVL than many other chains, Solana is reportedly responsible for 70% of Ethereum’s Decentralized Exchange (DEX) volume.
Recent data highlights intriguing shifts in the NFT sales landscape within the blockchain arena. While Ethereum has traditionally held the lead in the NFT market, current statistics indicate a notable rise for Solana. Ethereum’s NFT sales have dipped to $11.4 million, presenting a stark contrast to Solana’s impressive sales nearing $16 million.
Solana’s NFT marketplace is witnessing a surge in activity, with Tensor emerging as a prominent player. The platform has achieved a monthly trading volume of approximately $1 million, surpassing Magic Eden. Tensor now commands a leading position, holding around 60% of Solana’s total NFT market share.
