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Solana Digital Asset Products See $16.1M Inflows, Reaching $3.27B in AUM

Solana's 21.6% gain this week is fueled by record DeFi engagement, whale activity, and strong institutional support, setting the stage for potential further gains toward $260–$270.

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Summary

Solana (SOL) saw a 21.6% price increase, driven by robust on-chain activity, with Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surpassing $12 billion. Institutional investors, including Galaxy Digital's $1.16 billion purchase, have also supported the rally. Solana’s technical outlook points toward a potential rise to $260–$270, while Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a new Bitcoin-native Layer 2 project powered by Solana, is attracting attention in its presale.

Terms & Concepts
  • Total Value Locked (TVL): A metric used to measure the total capital locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, reflecting the level of user participation and liquidity.
  • Galaxy Digital: A leading cryptocurrency investment firm that actively participates in digital asset markets, including significant purchases of Solana (SOL).
  • Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER): A Bitcoin-native Layer 2 solution powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), aiming to expand the Bitcoin ecosystem with fast, low-cost smart contracts and dApp creation.