Solana’s Big Win: Outpacing Ethereum in DEX Volume In early April 2025, Solana made headlines by surpassing Ethereum and its Layer.
Solana-based DEXs recorded a staggering $3.982 billion in trading volume in just 24 hours, dwarfing Ethereum’s $1.706 billion and Base’s $1.207 billion combined. This milestone signals Solana’s growing dominance in the DeFi space, where users flock to platforms like Raydium and Orca for fast, affordable trading. It’s not just retail investors taking notice—Solana’s ecosystem is attracting serious institutional interest.
