SOL Price Remains Stagnant Despite Surging DeFi TVL on Solana

Solana has witnessed remarkable growth in its DeFi ecosystem, nearing all-time high levels, but the price of its native token, SOL, remains stagnant. Despite strong metrics, SOL is far from its previous peak, and the low revenue from on-chain activities is a contributing factor.

Key Takeaways

Solana’s DeFi value locked reached $11.725 billion, approaching January's record.
The stablecoin market cap for Solana is currently at $12 billion.
SOL's price is currently around $200, significantly lower than its all-time high of $294.33.
Daily fees generated by Solana are $1.68 million, down from January’s peak of $28.89 million.
A lack of on-chain revenue is causing SOL’s price to lag behind the growth of its DeFi ecosystem.

SOL price stagnates despite surging DeFi TVL

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Solana (SOL) is currently experiencing a surge in capital flow, reaching near-record levels, yet its token price continues to struggle. As of Thursday, August 28, the total DeFi value locked (TVL) on the Solana network surged to $11.725 billion, approaching the all-time high figures from January. In contrast, the stablecoin market cap has attained $12 billion, while the bridged TVL reached an impressive $42 billion.

However, despite these robust metrics, SOL's price remains around $200, significantly lower than its peak of $294.33 in January. At that time, Solana's DeFi TVL was similar to the high levels observed in August, indicating a growing divergence between DeFi TVL and the price of SOL.

Additionally, Solana's network is generating daily fees of $1.68 million, which is quite modest compared to the record $28.89 million achieved in January. This lack of substantial on-chain revenue is a probable reason behind SOL's underperformance relative to its thriving DeFi ecosystem.

Currently, much of the activity within Solana's ecosystem is funneled through platforms keen on maintaining low transaction costs. One significant player is the DEX aggregator Jupiter, which plays a major role in the trading activity on the Solana network. For these protocols, a high TVL translates into greater liquidity and better trading conditions.

Nonetheless, this does not necessarily correlate with increased revenue for the Solana network, one of the critical factors impacting SOL's price trajectory. Enhanced revenue can lead to more attractive staking rewards, which in turn would elevate Solana's value. Until on-chain fees experience an uptick, it’s likely that SOL will continue to fall behind its burgeoning DeFi TVL.