What happened: The Solana price ripped 22.7% higher, moving from $75 to over $96.30, after developers activated 350-millisecond block slots that cut confirmation times nearly in half. The upgrade erased over $33 million in SOL shorts, while Circle minted $250 million in fresh USDC on the network and spot Solana ETFs logged their strongest week since May. Meanwhile, $10.8 million in early capital has rotated into the Pepeto presale, featuring cross-chain zero-fee swaps and AI-powered risk scoring.
Why it matters: While Solana's speed upgrade proves its technical strength, its $54 billion market cap limits massive upside potential. For crypto enthusiasts looking for exponential returns akin to early-stage gems, capital is shifting toward lower-cap presales like Pepeto before their anticipated exchange listings.
