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Solana leads weekly stablecoin growth: Surges above $5 Billion
In a surprising turn of events, Solana has managed to surge ahead in terms of weekly stablecoin growth, jumping over the $5 billion mark. This development comes as a major milestone for the network, which has been steadily growing its user base and transaction volume throughout 2024.
According to recent data, Solana added a staggering $424.87 million to its stablecoin market cap, solidifying its position as a top performer in the blockchain space. The majority of this growth was fueled by the influx of USDT and USDC stablecoins, further cementing Solana’s stance as a major player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
Solana’s impressive growth is not limited to just its stablecoin market cap, as it has also seen significant gains in terms of total value locked (TVL). This metric, which measures the overall liquidity and adoption of the network, peaked at over $55 billion during the week, marking a new high for the platform.
Despite these developments, many experts are cautioning that Solana’s TVL and stablecoin market cap growth may not translate directly to price action. However, the recent 11.39% weekly gain experienced by SOL, the native cryptocurrency of Solana, has some believing that bears may be cooling off in their sell pressure.
As we head into a new year, it will be interesting to see if this momentum can continue and whether or not it will translate to further growth for both Solana’s stablecoin market cap and TVL. One thing is certain however – Solana has cemented its position as a major player in the blockchain space and its recent surge above $5 billion in weekly stablecoin growth is a testament to the growing confidence in the platform.
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Source: ambcrypto.com
