Solana perps DEXs hit record $183.2B notional volume in Q2 2026

Q2 2026 also brought record Solana card activity, with $246 million in top-ups and $185 million in spending, pointing to broader network usage across trading and payments.

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Summary

Solana-related activity reached new highs in Q2 2026 across both derivatives trading and payments. Solana perps DEXs recorded a record $183.2 billion in notional trading volume, while Solana’s consumer card ecosystem posted $246 million in top-ups and $185 million in card spending, according to data cited from SolanaFloor. Together, the figures suggest stronger engagement with the network beyond a single use case, spanning leveraged trading, payment rails, and other on-chain financial activity. Even so, a prediction market cited in the newer report assigned only a 1.6% probability that SOL would reach $90 by August 1, 2026, underscoring caution around price expectations despite rising usage.

Terms & Concepts
  • perpetual futures: Crypto derivatives contracts with no expiry date.
  • notional trading volume: Total face value of trades executed.
  • prediction market: Market where traders bet on future outcomes.