$BTC ๐๐ฅ SOLANA ON FIRE: SOL Eyes $150 as Ecosystem Booms ๐ฅ๐
Solana (SOL) continues its impressive momentum in the crypto market, showing strong signs of growth and ecosystem expansion. As of July 9, 2025, SOL is trading near $145, climbing over 7% in the last 24 hours and nearly 18% in the past week.
๐ฐ Top News & Highlights:
1. Major Whale Movements: On-chain data shows large SOL transactions to major exchanges, signaling potential bullish activity or accumulation by institutional players.
2. Solana ETF Talks?
Rumors have surfaced that a Solana ETF proposal may be considered in the U.S. following recent SEC approvals for other crypto-based funds. This has triggered a wave of optimism among long-term holders.
3. New DeFi & NFT Projects:
Solana's ecosystem is seeing a surge in new DeFi platforms and NFT collections, with several projects announcing airdrops and staking rewards.
4. Faster Than Ever:
Solana developers announced an upgrade to increase transaction throughput, making it even faster and cheaper than beforeโfurther solidifying its nickname as the "Ethereum killer".
5. Solana Pay Expansion:
Solana Pay is now being integrated by global merchants, giving SOL real-world utility in e-commerce and retail payments.