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Solana sees rising stablecoin and derivatives activity but falling locked capital, raising Q2 volatility risks.

Market News
16 May 2026
AMBCrypto
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Bearish
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Solana's network is experiencing increased stablecoin inflows and derivatives trading, driven by newer stablecoins like USDe, which surged over 1,300% in a month. However, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols on Solana has dropped below $6 billion, indicating that capital is rotating rather than being locked long-term. Institutional investors face pressure from significant Q1 losses and rising leveraged positions, suggesting that market activity is more price-driven than based on DeFi fundamentals. This dynamic could lead to sustained volatility and potential price corrections in Q2.

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