VanEck has introduced staking for its Solana Exchange Traded Note (ETN) in Europe, which currently has assets under management (AUM) totaling $73 million. The Solana ETN, which trades under the ticker VSOL, will now enable investors to benefit from staking rewards that will be accrued and reinvested daily. A Non-Custodial Staking Model The announcement was made by VanEck’s Head of digital asset research, Mathew Siegel, in an October 21 post on X. According to him, the rewards...
Read More »Solana-Based Pump.fun Sells 40,000 SOL Worth $6.68M in Latest Transaction: Data
In recent weeks, Pump.fun, the popular Solana-based platform for launching meme coins, has been consistently selling large volumes of SOL. According to the latest findings by Lookonchain, the Fee Account of Pump.fun, sold an additional 40,000 SOL, worth around $6.68 million, on October 2nd. The sale has prompted speculation about its broader market impact. Shortly after the development, SOL’s price briefly faced a drawdown to $163 before climbing back up to the press time...
Read More »Bitcoin Exploded to $65K While Solana and Shiba Inu Gained 6% Daily (Weekend Watch)
Bitcoin’s positive price actions on Friday evening continued in the past 12 hours or so and the asset touched $65,000 for the first time since August 3. Several altcoins have produced impressive gains as well within the same timeframe, with SATS surging by 25%, followed by FET (19%), and SUI (15%). BTC on the $65K Road The end of this business week was quite different than the previous one when BTC slumped to $56,000 on Thursday but managed to recover some ground on Friday...
Read More »Deadline Speculations for a Solana ETF Ramp Up: Analysts Predict Mid-March Timeline
Analysts say that Solana ETFs are expected to have a final decision deadline around mid-March 2025. This follows the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) filing applications on Monday to list VanEck and 21Shares’ proposed ETFs. Mid-March Decision Deadline Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that Solana ETFs are expected to have a final deadline of mid-March 2025. However, he emphasized that November is the most significant date in the interim. Looks like Solana ETFs...
Read More »Crypto Price Analysis Feb-9: ETH, XRP, ADA, SOL, and BNB
This week, we take a closer look at Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Binance Coin. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum ended the week on a high note with a 9% price increase, making it one of the best performers on our list. In the process, ETH broke the resistance at $2,441 and turned it into support. The current target of this rally is $2,506, which is the next key level on the chart. If the second-largest cryptocurrency breaks that level as well, then it has a clear path...
Read More »Bitcoin Tops $43K, Massive Jupiter (JUP) Airdrop and Solana’s Rise: This Week’s Crypto Recap
The market continues its recovery from the plunge that took place last week and is currently stable above the $1.7 trillion mark in terms of total capitalization. This comes on the back of increases in Bitcoin’s price, a massive airdrop, as well as a proper performance from some major altcoins. Starting with Bitcoin – managed to push past the $43K level and even attempted a shot at $44K but came short. This puts BTC at an increase of slightly less than 5% for the past seven...
Read More »Crypto Price Analysis Feb-2: ETH, XRP, ADA, SOL, and BNB
This week, we take a closer look at Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Binance Coin. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum appears to have found good support at $2,200 and has since returned on an uptrend, closing the week with a 3.6% price increase. The price action looks promising, and buyers are returning to the market. This optimism is also reflected in the daily MACD, which is making higher lows on the histogram. Looking ahead, ETH is working its way back up and could soon...
Read More »7 Best Solana (SOL) Wallets: Full Comparison (Updated 2024)
Solana is one of the largest blockchain ecosystems, boasting thousands of decentralized applications. With a vast sea of web3 projects and apps on Solana waiting to be explored, it’s crucial that we pick the right wallet that suits our needs. Whether you’re a seasoned user or a newcomer to Solana’s blockchain ecosystem, finding the best Solana wallet (tailored to your needs) is crucial. This guide explores some of the most popular options, as well as their pros, cons,...
Read More »Crypto Price Analysis Dec-8: ETH, XRP, ADA, SOL, and BONK
This week, we take a closer look at Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and BONK. Ethereum (ETH) ETH’s price booked a 12% increase this past week after it was finally able to escape the ascending triangle that has been forming since 2022. The breakout above $2,150 started this rally, which may not see any significant pullback until $2,500. That is the current target for this move. If buyers remain aggressive, they could aim to take Ethereum to $3,000 after that. Looking...
Read More »Bitcoin Explodes to $37K, Ethereum Reclaims $2K, Solana Rallies Beyond $50: This Week’s Crypto Recap
This week has been all about prices, hence the title. It appears that there’s tremendous anticipation for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, which seems to be one of the main explanations given by many experts of the ongoing rally. A lot happened price-wise, so let’s unpack. First things first, it’s important to note that the SEC is currently in a tight window to make a decision on whether or not they will approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. There’s the possibility of more delays,...
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