Nov 6, 2024
6thTrade
Solana's valuation has surged to an impressive $87.3 billion, solidifying its position among other altcoins, like Dogecoin, as they enjoy strong double-digit gains in an optimistic market upswing.
Recently, Solana (SOL) surpassed Binance Coin (BNB) to claim the spot as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This milestone comes amid a marketwide rally that has propelled multiple major altcoins to new heights. Notably, Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, reached a record-breaking all-time high (ATH) of over $75,000, adding fuel to the crypto market’s momentum.
Solana’s Stellar Weekly Performance
Solana's recent 15.4% price increase over the last 24 hours brought SOL to $185.30, boosting its market cap to $87.3 billion. This rally underscores an already stellar month, during which Solana posted a remarkable 24% increase over the last 30 days. Even on a weekly basis, SOL outperformed the broader crypto market with a 2.2% rise, compared to the market’s overall 1.2% growth. Solana also shined among other Layer-1 cryptocurrencies, which collectively saw a modest 1.4% increase.
While Binance Coin (BNB) showed a 3.9% price bump, its market value still trails SOL’s by approximately $2.5 billion, coming in at $84.8 billion. Unlike Solana, BNB fell short of the broader market's gains, dipping by 3.6% over the past week. However, recent losses were relatively minor, with only a 0.9% drop over the last two weeks, per CoinGecko.
Bitcoin's Rally Sparks Optimism Across Altcoins
Solana’s surge is part of a broader altcoin boost, with the crypto market’s total valuation hitting a staggering $2.6 trillion. Bitcoin alone makes up nearly 60% of this market, with its peak of over $75,000 injecting a wave of optimism across the industry.
Alongside SOL, other notable gainers include Dogecoin (DOGE), which soared by 30% to reach $0.21, briefly overtaking XRP in the 7th spot with a market valuation of $30.79 billion. Several other altcoins, including Uniswap (UNI), Bittensor (TAO), Lido DAO (LDO), Injective (INJ), Sui (SUI), and Near Protocol (NEAR), have all seen strong double-digit growth in this latest wave of market enthusiasm.
While some cryptocurrencies like Tron (TRX) and Monero (XMR) showed more reserved performances, the overall sentiment remains highly optimistic, underscoring crypto’s staying power even amid global uncertainty.
This rally comes as interest in cryptocurrency continues to be a focal point in the U.S. presidential race, potentially signaling more mainstream recognition and adoption on the horizon. With such momentum, the future for Solana and other top altcoins looks brighter than ever as they capture the attention of investors worldwide.
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