Solana Tumbles to Historical Lows; Outlook Shows Failing Hype!
Within a couple of weeks, Solana has tumbled from being ranked amongst the top ten cryptocurrencies with disruptive applications showcased as the ETH-killer. Considering the price action showcased in the previous year till 2021, the expectation from SOL was at an all-time high when it touched the peak value of $265 just a year ago in November 2021.
Solana (SOL) Struggles As Investor’s Eye Bonanza Price; Is $5 Possible?
Solana (SOL) continues to trade below $20 after facing rejection due to the FTX fiasco and the current market downtrend affecting the price to a low of $13.5.
Solana’s Volatility Increased by 259% Over a Month, but Here’s the Catch
<a href="https://ambcrypto.com/solana-enthusiasts-should-consider-this-before-buying-back-at-the-current-level/">Solana [SOL]</a> has been on the receiving end of criticism over the last year, owing to its network outages and exposure to <a href="https://ambcrypto.com/evaluating-the-state-of-solana-sol-ecosystem-post-ftx-demise/">Alameda Research.</a> The growing negative perception of <a href="https://ambcrypto.com/solanas-ftx-trouble-failed-to-impact-this-sol-segment-growth-but-is-it-enough/">Solana</a> could thus drastically affect the development of its native token, SOL.
Solana [SOL] Outperforms Its Competitors in This Area
Despite the prevailing bear market, Solana showed growth in active addresses and the number of transactions Its performance in the DeFi sector was not satisfactory
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Dogecoin, Solana, XRP Lead Post-Thanksgiving Gains As Bearish Sentiment Wanes
DOGE is up by a double-digit, while XRP has gained by 7% in the last seven days. The overall crypto market valuation is up as tokens recover post-FTX collapse.
New Troubling Fact About Solana Revealed, but How Will It Affect SOL Price?
According to Solana Compass, 48.6 million SOL are still in possession of the infamous crypto trading firm Alameda Research, through which FTX management manipulated and profited from the market using user funds. It was previously reported by U.Today that Alameda holds $1.2 billion in Solana on its balance sheet; since then, the SOL price has fallen by 60%. The figure of 48.6 million SOL is not the final known size of the position of the defunct trading firm. Nevertheless, it alone represents 65.1% of all SOL blocked in staking. Moreover, in monetary terms, that volume is now $700 million and represents 8.75% of Solana's total token supply.
Alameda Research Was Behind Solana Blockchain Halts, Says Crypto Influencer
In a latest, crypto influencer BitBoy claimed that Alameda Research held transactions when Solana blockchain was halted. He also warned in his latest <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/Bitboy_Crypto/status/1596423423042920448?s=20&t=F3M9nUydy2ypeJkCd32HGw">tweet</a> saying those who have positions in Solana should get rid of the assets. BitBoy said <a href="https://coingape.com/tag/alameda-research/">Alameda Research</a> laundered money and pressurized with some transactions during the blockchain halts. The Solana price dropped heavily thanks to FTX’s investment in the blockchain project. BitBoy said,
Solana’s Flagship Gaming and Social Media Funds Have Been Only Partially Deployed
At Breakpoint 2021, Solana Labs announced two flagship funds: a $100 million fund focused on decentralizing <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/123763/privacy-policy">social media</a> and a $150 million fund to encourage <a href="https://www.theblock.co/linked/127476/solana-ventures-announces-new-150-million-fund-for-blockchain-gaming">blockchain-based gaming</a>.
Solana’s Flagship Gaming and Social Media Funds Have Been Only Partially Deployed
At Breakpoint 2021, Solana Labs announced two flagship funds: a $100 million fund focused on decentralizing social media and a $150 million fund to encourage blockchain-based gaming.
KyberSwap Brings Its Swap Rates on Solana With Aggregator Launch
By launching its aggregator on Solana, KyberSwap has expanded its DeFi presence. The integration would enable the platform to provide swap rates on Solana in a secure and user-friendly manner.
