- Solana leads Layer 1s in DEX volume with over $20B traded in just seven days.
- Cross-chain inflows from Ethereum and Arbitrum are accelerating into Solana.
- Global liquidity trends continue to track ahead of Solana’s price surges.
Solana’s price is rising fast as global liquidity surges and cross-chain inflows concentrate on its network. Recent data shows Solana outperforming major Layer 1s in DEX volume, market share, and investor engagement.
Global Liquidity Drives Solana’s Price Momentum
Solana’s price has tracked global liquidity with a consistent three-month lag, correlating closely with the GMI Total Liquidity Index. From early 2025, as liquidity crossed $126 trillion, Solana moved sharply from $150 to over $400. In the post by Curb. Sol, the 12-week lead correlation between capital flows and $SOL pricing confirmed this pattern.
As of May 2025, GMI stands near $128 trillion, and Solana trades above $171, maintaining its uptrend. The daily chart reflects high-frequency activity, fluctuating between $170 and $174, with intraday rebounds near session highs.
CoinMarketCap shows Market Cap Strength
Solana’s current market cap stands at $89.06 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap, placing it firmly among the top Layer 1 networks. With a circulating supply of 519.01 million SOL, the network maintains a favorable supply-to-valuation ratio.
The 24-hour volume exceeds $2.35 billion, highlighting active participation across centralized and decentralized venues. Solana’s volume-to-market cap ratio remains competitive compared to Ethereum, suggesting strong turnover and liquidity depth. Analysts point to this structural support as a key factor preventing deeper pullbacks during volatility.
DeBridge Flows Confirm Solana as Top Liquidity Target
Solana is now the primary cross-chain destination for major networks like Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Base. According to DeBridge Data, Ethereum alone sent $80.4 million to Solana over 30 days, with Arbitrum and Base contributing $44 million and $20 million, respectively. The chart structure highlights Ethereum’s dominance on the source side, with Solana absorbing the thickest inbound bands.
The deBridge protocol also maps BNB Chain, Cronos zkEVM, and lesser-known chains like Bitrock and Berachain, routing assets into Solana. Line thickness and gradient density show that Ethereum-to-Solana remains the largest corridor. This new alignment alters the competitive landscape, as Solana becomes central to cross-chain asset mobility with dual-path bridge infrastructure.
Solana DeFi Growth Accelerates with New Integrations
Solana now leads all blockchains in DEX activity, processing over $20.1 billion in volume over seven days. That’s more than 1.5x Ethereum’s total, with Solana capturing 27.67% of the decentralized exchange market. The network’s DEX TVL is $2.96 billion, lower than Ethereum’s $8.9 billion, but Solana executes more daily trades.
Broader adoption signals a pivotal transformation underway. 1inch integrated Solana into its developer portal this week, offering Solana-native APIs and low-latency liquidity access. Clearpool deployed its $CPOOL token via Raydium on Solana, further expanding institutional DeFi exposure. Together, these moves and many others position Solana as the fastest-growing DeFi chain by usage, integration, and strategic capital alignment.
