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The SEC&#8217;s regulatory review may lead to reduced oversight, potentially 
fostering innovation and growth in the crypto industry.
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Solana&#8217;s native token SOL (SOL) dropped by 9% between March 28 and April 4, 
but several key metrics grew during the same period. Despite SOL&#8217;s price 
downturn, the Solana network continues to outpace competitors, maintaining its 
second-place position in deposits and trading volume. Traders now wonder how 
long it will take for SOL&#8217;s price to reflect this onchain strength.
## Solana outperforms rivals in TVL deposits and DEX volumes
Investor&#8217;s declining interest in SOL could be linked to the April 4 staking 
unlock of 1.79 million SOL, worth over $200 million. The selling pressure is 
clear, as these tokens were staked in April 2021, when SOL traded near $23. 
Another factor is the decline in interest for memecoins, which had been a 
major driver of new user adoption on Solana. With fewer speculative inflows, 
growth in activity may not translate to immediate price gains.
Several meme-themed cryptocurrencies, including WIF, PENGU, POPCAT, AI16Z, 
BOME, and ACT, saw declines of 20% or more over the past seven days. Yet, 
despite worsening market conditions, the Solana network outperformed some 
competitors. Its Total Value Locked (TVL) rose to the highest level since June 
2022, while decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes showed notable resilience.
_Solana Total Vale Locked (TVL), SOL. Source: DefiLlama_
Deposits in Solana network&#8217;s DApps rose to 53.8 million SOL on April 2, 
marking a 14% increase from the previous month. In US dollar terms, the $6.5 
billion total stands $780 million ahead of its closest competitor, BNB Chain. 
Solana&#8217;s top DApps by TVL include Jito (liquid staking), Jupiter (leading 
DEX), and Kamino (lending and liquidity platform).
## Solana gains support for scalability, and Web3 focus despite MEV concerns
While not yet a direct threat to Ethereum&#8217;s $50 billion TVL, Solana&#8217;s onchain 
data shows greater resilience compared to BNB Chain, Tron, and Ethereum 
layer-2 networks like Base and Arbitrum. In decentralized exchange (DEX) 
volumes, Solana holds a 24% market share, while BNB Chain accounts for 12% and 
Base captures 10%, according to data from DefiLlama.
_DEX volumes monthly market share. Source: DefiLlama_
While Ethereum has regained the lead in DEX volumes, Solana has shown strong 
resilience following the memecoin bubble burst. For context, Raydium&#8217;s weekly 
volumes dropped 95% from the $42.9 billion all-time high reached in mid- 
January. Still, Solana has demonstrated that traders appreciate its focus on 
base layer scalability and integrated Web3 user experience despite ongoing 
criticism related to maximum extractable value (MEV).
_Source: X/__Cbb0fe_
In short, MEV occurs when validators reorder transactions for profit. This 
practice is not unique to Solana, but some market participants&#8211;such as user 
Cbb0fe, a self-proclaimed decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity provider&#8211; 
have raised concerns about insider gatekeeping. While not stated directly, the 
criticism likely refers to incentives provided by Solana Labs to offset the 
high investment and maintenance costs required by certain validators.
Supporters of changing Solana&#8217;s token emissions argue that rewards earned 
through MEV already provide sufficient incentives for validators to secure the 
network, eliminating the need for further inflationary pressure on SOL. 
Meanwhile, Loring Harkness, a core contributor to Shutter Network, advocates 
for encrypting transactions before they enter the mempool as a way to prevent 
validators from manipulating their order.
Solana&#8217;s growth in TVL and resilience in DEX market share may not be enough 
for SOL to retest the $200 level seen in mid-February. However, it has firmly 
secured its second-place position behind Ethereum as a leading platform for 
decentralized applications, supported by consistent activity, infrastructure 
development, and growing interest from both developers and users.
This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and 
should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and 
opinions expressed here are the author&#8217;s alone and do not necessarily reflect 
or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

Solana TVL hits new high in SOL terms, DEX volumes show strength — Will SOL price react?

After two consecutive days of steep declines on Wall Street, forecasts of a 
looming recession have grown even more prevalent—intensifying even more so 
since the moment U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs across 
global markets on April 2. Trump’s Trade Policy Sparks Economic Anxiety, 
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The crypto community embraced President Trump and was rewarded with anti- 
regulatory policies. However, the trade war, fewer rate cuts, and other events 
rattled the stock market. The silver lining for crypto enthusiasts is that 
various DeFi developers are rolling out…

New DeFi platforms emerge as stock markets turn chaotic

XRP (XRP) price has plunged more than 35% since reaching a multi-year high of 
$3.40 in January &#8212; and the downtrend may deepen in April as new bearish 
signals emerge.
Let&#8217;s examine these catalysts in detail.
## XRP nears a classic technical breakdown
XRP&#8217;s recent price action is flashing a classic bearish reversal signal dubbed 
&#8220;inverse cup and handle formation.&#8221;
The inverse cup and handle is a bearish chart pattern that signals fading 
buyer momentum after an uptrend. It resembles an upside-down teacup, with the 
&#8220;cup&#8221; marking a rounded decline and the &#8220;handle&#8221; forming after a brief 
consolidation.
_Inverse cup-and-handle pattern illustrated. Source: 5Paisa_
A break below the handle&#8217;s support typically confirms the pattern, often 
leading to a drop equal to the cup&#8217;s height.
In XRP&#8217;s case, the rounded &#8220;cup&#8221; topped around March 19 and completed its 
curved decline by the end of the month. The ongoing sideways price movement 
between $2.05 and $2.20 forms the &#8220;handle.&#8221;
_XRP/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingView_
A breakdown below this horizontal consolidation range could validate the 
bearish structure, opening the door for a potential move toward the $1.58 
support area &#8212; as suggested by the measured move projection shown on the 
chart above.
In other words, XRP can decline by over 25% in April if the inverse cup and 
handle setup plays out as intended.
_Source:__Peter Brandt_
Adding to the sell-off risk is data from the volume profile visible range 
(VPVR) indicator, which shows the point of control (POC) around $2.10-$2.20 &#8212; 
a key support zone. A breakdown below this high-volume area could trigger a 
sharper drop, as lower volume levels below have offered little historical 
support in recent history.
_XRP/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingView_
Conversely, a strong close above the 50-period 4-hour EMA (red line) near 
$2.14 could invalidate the inverse cup-and-handle pattern. Such a breakout may 
shift momentum in favor of the bulls, potentially paving the way for a rally 
toward the 200-period 4-hour EMA (blue line) around $2.28.
_**Related:**__**Investor demand for XRP falls as the bull market stalls &#8212; 
Will traders defend the $2 support?**_
## **XRP whale flow point to more sell pressure**
As of April 5, CryptoQuant&#8217;s 90-day moving average whale flow chart was 
showing sustained net outflows from XRP&#8217;s largest holders since late 2024.
_XRP whale flow 90-day moving average. Source: CryptoQuant_
During XRP&#8217;s sharp price boom in Q4 2024, whale activity flipped deeply 
negative, indicating large entities were distributing into strength and 
selling the local tops. The trend has continued into 2025, with the total 
whale flow remaining firmly below zero.
This divergence between rising prices and declining whale support suggests 
weakening institutional conviction and raises concerns over XRP&#8217;s near-term 
price stability unless accumulation resumes.
US President Donald Trump&#8217;s global tariffs and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s slightly 
hawkish response to them have furthered dampened risk sentiment, which may 
weigh XRP and the broader crypto market down in the coming quarters.
This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every 
investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their 
own research when making a decision.