Crypto Bulls Rack up $580M Liquidations as Bitcoin Drops 8%, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin Plunge

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The success of a Solana ETF relies heavily on Trump election outcome, analyst says

A Solana ETF approval will likely hinge on changes within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and with Donald Trump victory looming large. Following the recent approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, VanEck is now seeking approval for its own Solana (SOL) ETF.  However, the sentiment in the crypto space is that many regulatory challenges loom large for any altcoin ETFs other than ETH or BTC.  VanEck’s analysts have acknowledged that substantial regulatory changes are necessary before the Solana ETF can gain approval. . In a recent…

Solana Meme Coins Outperform Ethereum 800% YTD

In the first quarter of the year, Solana-based meme coins have emerged as the frontrunners, surpassing Ethereum’s meme coin ecosystem and artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, according to a recent report by market data platform CoinMarketCap.  This shift in popularity signifies a change in dynamics within the cryptocurrency market, with meme coins gaining traction and challenging previously dominant narratives such as smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Solana Ecosystem Dominates Growth Chart The CoinMarketCap report highlights that the Solana ecosystem has consistently topped the growth chart for the…

MEW Token Challenges Dog-Themed Memecoins on Solana Blockchain

Cat in a dog’s world (MEW) is a cryptocurrency project that stands out in the crowded Solana ecosystem memecoin landscape by adopting a unique cat-themed narrative. Launched on March 25, 2024, on the Solana blockchain, MEW aims to challenge the dominance of dog-themed coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). The project combines a strategic burning mechanism and intentional airdrops to build value, community, and scarcity. Within hours of its launch, MEW attracted significant attention, reportedly recording $150 million in transaction value and quickly…

Solana Eases Gains: Can SOL Bulls Safeguard the $132 Support?

Solana started a fresh decline from the $155 resistance. SOL price is down over 10%, but the bulls are now protecting the $132 support. SOL price started a strong decline from the $155 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $150 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could correct losses unless the bulls struggle to protect the $132…

Solana Trader Makes 307x Profit But Investors Raise The Alarm

Over the weekend, a crypto trader turned 70 SOL into $3 million with a Solana-based token. However, the investor’s success story was overshadowed by the controversial launch of the memecoin that made it possible. Related Reading Trader Makes $3 Million In Minutes A crypto trader made millions in 30 minutes after investing $9,923 in Solana-based memecoin BAKED. Lookonchain reported that a sniper spent 70 SOL to buy 81.78 million BAKED. 30 minutes later, the trader sold his holdings for 21,581 SOL, worth around $3.06 million, in 76 transactions. The feat…

21shares Files to Launch Solana ETF With SEC

21shares has filed a registration statement for a solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ETF will trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange and will utilize Coinbase Custody Trust Company for secure custody of SOL. Vaneck also recently filed a registration statement with the SEC to launch a solana […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal