Solana (SOL) is at $176.40, with $4.86 billion in trading volume and $91.78 billion in market cap. While Ethereum and Bitcoin go up, Solana’s Layer 1 is quietly building momentum with new DeFi innovations and a good price structure. Now the question is can SOL ride this wave and outperform its big brothers? Jupiter Lend Drives Solana’s DeFi Growth Jupiter, a major decentralized exchange aggregator on the Solana blockchain, has launched Jupiter Lend, a lending protocol announced during the Solana Accelerate conference. Unlike traditional asset-collateralized platforms, Jupiter Lend has an 90% debt-to-asset ratio, allowing users to borrow more with less assets. This is designed to attract both retail and institutional players looking for efficient capital management. Features: One-click deposits and a “vault protocol” for easy borrowing Low fees of 0.1% Integration with Fluid , bringing Ethereum expertise to Solana’s ecosystem Jupiter has about 95% of Solana’s DEX aggregator volume, so it’s a big player. After the launch, JUP surged 12%. Analysts think this will boost Solana’s transaction volume and its position in DeFi. Kraken’s xStocks Expands Use Cases of Solana Kraken has launched xStocks , tokenized versions of Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and other major global equities, all tradable on the Solana blockchain. https://twitter.com/scottmelker/status/1925558402849112228 This is for international investors, especially in Europe, Asia and Latin America, to access US stocks through tokenized assets backed by real-world securities. Advantages: 24/7 trading on a blockchain known for speed and low fees Real-world asset backing via partnerships with Backed Finance Liquidity options to redeem for cash or use as collateral in DeFi strategies This puts Solana as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto, and attracts global traders looking for flexible, 24/7 access to both markets. Solana Technical Analysis – Bullish Bias In Play Solana price prediction remains bullish as on the 2-hour chart, SOL is consolidating in an ascending channel, making higher highs and higher lows—a sign of a strong uptrend. The 50-period EMA at $175.42 and the trendline at $173.06 are strong buy zones. Candlestick patterns show spinning tops, meaning indecision, but the recent bullish engulfing candle means buying is back. Technicals: Break above $181.57 and it’s $187.64 and $192.98 MACD crossover could mean momentum turns bullish Risk management : pullbacks to $173.06 are buys with stops below $165.50 For new and experienced traders, this is a clear opportunity to ride Solana’s breakout if momentum aligns with ETH and BTC. BTC Bull Token Nears $7.14M Cap as 71% Staking Yield Fuels FOMO As the SOL/USD pair hovers near $176.40, attention is rapidly turning to high-upside altcoins — and BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) is stealing the spotlight. With $6.17 million raised out of its $7.14 million cap, momentum is accelerating as the next presale price jump closes in fast. What sets BTCBULL apart is its unique rewards model — token holders receive Bitcoin airdrops directly tied to BTC’s price rallies. The higher Bitcoin climbs, the more BTC gets distributed — with presale buyers receiving priority rewards over post-launch DEX investors. Key Stats: USDT Raised: $6,221,583.95 / $7,136,435 Token Price: $0.002525 Staking Pool: 1.47B BTCBULL Yield: ~71% APY Built-in scarcity adds even more firepower: every time Bitcoin rises by $50K, BTC Bull triggers a token burn, reducing supply and increasing upside potential for long-term holders. Meanwhile, staking is turning heads. BTCBULL offers a whopping ~71% APY on its Ethereum-based staking pool (currently holding 1.47B BTCBULL), with no lockups or withdrawal fees. That means passive yield — with full liquidity. The post Solana Price Prediction: SOL Rose to $176.40— Can This L1 Outperform as ETH and BTC Gain Ground? appeared first on Cryptonews .
