Solana Surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum Following $77 Million DeFi Investment in SOL for Corporate Reserves
Solana's Recent Performance
- Market Outperformance: Solana (SOL) outperformed larger cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on Thursday, rising nearly 4% while BTC and ETH fell by 0.13% and 0.91%, respectively.
- Price Surge: SOL broke past its February price resistance, reaching a high of $216, which has energized the derivatives market.
Derivatives Market Activity
- Futures Open Interest: The open interest in SOL futures surged by 10%, reaching an all-time high of $13.96 billion, indicating strong market interest and activity.
DeFi Development Corp. Purchases
- Significant Acquisitions: DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) purchased 407,247 SOL for $77 million, increasing its total holdings to 1,831,011 SOL, valued at over $394 million.
- Funding Source: The purchases were financed through capital raised from a recent equity offering, with over $40 million in net proceeds still available for future acquisitions.
Corporate Treasury Involvement
- Public Companies' Holdings: Public companies have collectively accumulated about 8.69 million SOL, worth approximately $1.87 billion, with Sharps Technology Inc. being the largest holder.
Price and Stock Movement
- Current Trading Price: As of the latest data, SOL was trading at $215.29, reflecting a 3.93% increase in the last 24 hours.
- DeFi Development Stock Performance: DFDV shares rose by 0.36% in after-hours trading, following a 7.93% increase during regular trading, closing at $16.47.
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Ethereum (ETH) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 730.287 | 1239.043 | 1697.127 | 2205.883 | 2663.967 | 3172.723 | 3630.807 |
| Fibonacci | 1239.043 | 1608.376 | 1836.55 | 2205.883 | 2575.216 | 2803.39 | 3172.723 |
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