Solana SOL #7

At a glance, Solana carries a market capitalisation of $37.75B, placing it at #7 among all cryptocurrencies. Its $3.25B in 24-hour volume reflects how actively it trades, while the 579,389,667 SOL in circulation set the scarcity backdrop. The distance between the live price of $65.17 and the all-time high of $293.31 frames how much ground a full recovery — or a new record — would need to cover.

Solana is trading at $65.17, down 3.27% over the past 24 hours, within an intraday range of $63.92 to $67.92. Over the last seven days the price has moved -15.06%, and over 30 days -32.40%, for a one-year change of -58.21%.

With a market capitalisation of $37.75B (#7 overall) and 24-hour trading volume of $3.25B, Solana has a volume-to-market-cap ratio of 8.6%, a relatively modest level of daily turnover. The price currently sits 77.8% below its all-time high.

A secondary spot feed shows the SOLUSDT pair last traded at $65.04 (-1.10% over 24h), confirming the aggregated figure above.

Solana has a circulating supply of 579,389,667 SOL with a total supply of 628,045,245 SOL and no fixed maximum. An uncapped supply means new SOL can keep entering circulation, so inflation dynamics matter for long-term holders.

Fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $40.92B estimates the market cap if the entire supply were already circulating. A large gap between FDV and the current market cap of $37.75B can signal future token unlocks. Learn more in our tokenomics glossary entry.

Solana reached its all-time high of $293.31 on Jan 19, 2025 and its all-time low of $0.5008 on May 11, 2020. At the current price, Solana is 77.8% below its peak and 12,914% above its lowest recorded price. The marker above shows where today's price sits within that historical range.

With Solana trading near $65.17, the closest classic level is the pivot at $71.54. A decisive move above resistance often invites further buying, while a break below support can accelerate selling — but pivots are guides, not guarantees.

Technically, Solana is in a bearish posture. The price is trading below its 50-day moving average of $82.98 and below its 200-day average of $101.11. Over the past year it has ranged between $62.20 and $247.50. Annualised volatility is around 72%, typical for a major crypto asset. This is a simple momentum read, not a recommendation.

Across the period shown, Solana's strongest year was 2021 (+11,166.57%) and its weakest was 2022 (-94.14%). The highest monthly close in this window reached $295.83. Figures are based on monthly closing prices and may differ slightly between data providers.

Solana (SOL) is a cryptocurrency that currently ranks #7 by market capitalisation. It is commonly associated with Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1), FTX Holdings.

Solana is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for mass adoption by providing a fast, secure, and low-cost environment for decentralized applications. It distinguishes itself by scaling globally without the use of complex sharding or multiple layers, instead maintaining a single, unified ledger to avoid liquidity fragmentation. This architecture allows it to process thousands of transactions per second with sub-second finality, often at a cost of less than a penny per transaction.

The network operates on a unique hybrid model that combines Proof of Stake with an innovation called Proof of History, which functions as a decentralized clock to timestamp transactions. This system reduces the need for constant node communication, allowing the Sealevel engine to run non-conflicting smart contracts in parallel across multiple CPU cores. Further efficiency is gained through the Gulf Stream protocol, which reduces confirmation times by forwarding transactions to validators before the current block is finished.

This page combines live market data, historical performance, on-chain supply metrics and a scenario-based forecast for Solana. All figures are for information only and are not financial advice.

Solana (SOL) operates on a decentralised blockchain. It sits within the Smart Contract Platform and Layer 1 (L1) segment of the market. Its supply is not hard-capped, and every transaction is validated by a distributed network of participants rather than a central authority — which is what lets people transact without a trusted intermediary.

New to the concepts? Our glossary explains blockchain, consensus and wallets in plain English.

Several forces shape the price of Solana. Supply and demand are the foundation: with 579,389,667 SOL in circulation and no hard cap, issuance and scarcity directly influence value. Liquidity matters too — Solana turns over $3.25B in a typical 24 hours, roughly 8.6% of its market capitalisation, so larger orders can move the market when volume is thin. At around 72% annualised volatility, sentiment shifts can move the price quickly. Beyond the order book, the biggest drivers include macroeconomic conditions and interest rates, regulation and spot-ETF flows, network adoption and on-chain activity, new exchange listings, and the overall mood of the crypto market.

Gauge overall market sentiment with our live Fear & Greed Index, and track the wider market on the markets page.

Whether Solana suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance — and nothing here is financial advice. On the positive side, Solana is an established, top-10 asset with deep liquidity and healthy daily trading volume relative to its size. On the cautious side, crypto is highly volatile — Solana's annualised volatility is roughly 72%, drawdowns can be severe, and regulation remains uncertain.

A disciplined approach matters more than any single forecast: size positions to your risk, consider dollar-cost averaging rather than timing the market, and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Use our position-size calculator to plan trades, and read our beginner guides before committing capital.