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Markets

Solana CME Futures Fell Short of BTC and ETH Debuts, but There's a Catch

When adjusted for asset market capitalization SOL's relative futures volume looks better, K33 Research noted.

Solana CME futures first-day activity compared to BTC and ETH debuts. (CME/K33 Research)

Markets

Multicoin's Samani Explains Why SOL ETF Could Trounce ETH's

Solana generates a lot more fees with a much smaller market cap than Ethereum, Samani argued.

Kyle Samani (right) (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Solana's Biggest Protocol Jito Leans In on a Changed DC

JitoSOL is not a security, the protocol claimed in a new research paper.

jito

Markets

Bitcoin Tops $84K, Battling Key Level for Bulls; SOL, LINK Lead Gains

The rebound in risk assets propelled BTC above its 200-day moving average, a key benchmark for the long-term trend.

Bitcoin Bulls (Unsplash)

Markets

Solana Proposal, Which Could Cut SOL Inflation by 80%, Gains Limited Validator Support

If approved, the proposal could lead to a sharp reduction in the SOL inflation rate, potentially boosting the token's value.

Solana validators voting in SIMD-0228 proposal. (Solana)

Markets

Solana’s SOL Slips Below Key Price Level for the First Time in 3 Years

The token's realized price, the average cost basis of all coins last moved, has dropped below $134 for the first time since May 2022.

Two scuba divers underwater

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Traders Chase Downside Protection, XRP Stands Out, as Trump's Crypto Plan Disappoints

Short-dated puts tied to BTC, ETH, and SOL trade at a premium relative to calls, according to Block Scholes.

Race (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Bitcoin Could Move $5K After White House Crypto Summit; ETH and SOL Volatility Likely: STS Digital

Options pricing on Deribit suggests BTC could swing by nearly $5K following the crypto summit, according to analysis by STS Digital

Trump's crypto summit promises a volatile weekend. (dimitrisvetsikas1969/Pixabay)

Web3

Solana DeFi Tokens Undervalued Compared to Ethereum's, Says Franklin Templeton

There's a mismatch between the old guard and new.

A Solana booth at ethDenver (Danny Nelson)

Markets

Why this Crypto Hedge Fund Expects Bitcoin Dominance to Drop

The Trump administration will unleash a new era of crypto innovation, said ZX Squared founder CK Zheng.

BTC rebounds to $92K. (Paolo Feser, Unsplash)