DeFi Development Corp. (formerly Janover Inc.) is trying to raise $1 billion by selling securities to buy Solana (SOL) over time.
Earlier today, a report from Coinbase claimed that the firm had already raised $42 million for SOL purchases with similar sales. Apparently, these operations were only the beginning of a much larger ambition.
DeFi Development Bets Hard on Solana
In a trend that the crypto community is calling “Solana MSTR,” corporate actors have been buying SOL tokens.
“[DeFi Development] has adopted a treasury policy under which the principal holding in its treasury reserve on the balance sheet will be allocated to digital assets, starting with Solana. The Board of Directors approved the Company’s new treasury policy on April 4, 2025, authorizing long-term accumulation of Solana,” the filing claims.
In addition to selling up to $1 billion in securities, DeFi Development plans to register up to 1,244,471 shares of common stock for potential resale by existing stockholders to use this liquidity to buy Solana.
Specific details about each offering will appear in a supplement provided at the time of sale.
Coinbase noticed DeFi Development’s Solana ambitions and described them in a report released earlier today. The report described the company’s efforts to raise $42 million in convertible notes, using those funds to build an SOL reserve.
The company recently changed its name from Janover, and it now trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol DFDV. DeFi Development also aims to operate one or more Solana validators, enabling it to stake its treasury assets, participate in securing the network, and earn rewards that can be reinvested.
Corporate Solana investment is tiny compared to Bitcoin, but DeFi Development may just be its first whale. MicroStrategy’s plan to become a massive BTC holder didn’t just change its own character; it also transformed Bitcoin.
Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee and brace for impact as MicroStrategy (now Strategy) makes another bold move into Bitcoin (BTC), acquiring nearly $532 million worth and pushing its total holdings close to 600,000 BTC.
With the company now nearing a historic inclusion in the S&P 500 and its year-to-date (YTD) Bitcoin yield hitting nearly 20%, this could mark a pivotal moment in the growth of corporate crypto adoption.
Crypto News of the Day: Strategy Acquires 4,980 BTC, Eyes S&P 500 Entry
MicroStrategy has deepened its conviction in Bitcoin with a fresh purchase of 4,980 BTC for $531.9 million. The purchase, made at an average price of $106,801 per coin, brings the company’s holdings to 597,325 BTC.
According to the firm’s executive chair, Michael Saylor, these were acquired at a cumulative cost of $42.4 billion. With a blended average of $70,982 per Bitcoin, this brings Strategy’s YTD Bitcoin yield to 19.7%.
Strategy has acquired 4,980 BTC for ~$531.9 million at ~$106,801 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 19.7% YTD 2025. As of 6/29/2025, we hodl 597,325 $BTC acquired for ~$42.40 billion at ~$70,982 per bitcoin. $MSTR$STRK$STRF$STRDhttps://t.co/xvWnSkfukS
It also marks a key milestone in what may become the biggest traditional finance (TradFi) disruption yet: Strategy’s potential inclusion in the S&P 500.
BeInCrypto reported in a recent US Crypto News publication that MicroStrategy had a 91% chance of qualifying for inclusion in the S&P 500. The report cited insights from data analyst Jeff Walton, who said this wager hinged on Bitcoin’s price not falling more than 10% before June 30.
More closely, Walton pegged the critical support level at $95,240, enough to keep Strategy’s quarterly earnings in positive territory and meet the S&P’s requirement of four consecutive profitable quarters.
So far, that scenario is playing out. With just hours remaining in the quarter, Walton’s model puts the probability of a disqualifying 10% drop at just 1.8%.
“This is the first positive FASB Fair Value Accounting period for $MSTR’s BTC holdings, and $MSTR’s first earnings period > $500M Net Income in company history,” Walton posted on X.
If successful, Strategy would become the second crypto-linked company to enter the S&P 500 in 2025, following Coinbase’s historicaddition in May. But not everyone is cheering.
“This event will cause TradFi brains to go into full meltdown… This will be the most hated rally of all time,” Walton warned.
From skeptics questioning BTC-linked earnings to doubters highlighting the lack of cash flow, Strategy’s rise continues to provoke debate over what qualifies as sustainable corporate performance in crypto.
A Bull Market Built on Debt? Risks of the Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Model
Strategy’s S&P 500 bid also comes as a wider wave of corporate Bitcoin adoption reshapes the digital asset investment sector.
A report from Breed.vc notes that 199 entities now collectively hold over 3 million BTC, worth approximately $315 billion. Based on the report, 147 of them are private or public companies.
While the proliferation of Bitcoin-holding companies may appear bullish for BTC, it introduces a new layer of systemic fragility.
Strategy survived the brutal 2022–23 bear market, but only barely. Now, an extended downturn—especially one coinciding with maturing debt—could force liquidations. Such an outcome would trigger what analysts call a reflexive death spiral.
A falling MNAV erodes the company’s stock value, tightening access to capital, and potentially forcing BTC sales that drive prices even lower.
Smaller players are especially vulnerable. Without MicroStrategy’s scale, legacy revenue, or institutional inflows, these firms often face higher leverage ratios and worse financing terms. Should Bitcoin dip sharply, the resulting stress could cause cascading failures.
That said, contagion risk remains limited as most funding is equity-based, not debt-driven. Still, the few who overleverage in pursuing rapid BTC accumulation could set off domino effects.
Chart of the Day
Illustrative Crypto Treasury Company Death Spiral. Source: Breed
This chart illustrates the cycle of a crypto market crisis. When the BTC price drops, it leads to forced liquidations, refinancing issues, and market panic, triggering further price declines and contagion.
Byte-Sized Alpha
Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:
On-chain data suggests that Bitcoin price recovery may soon face headwinds. Rising sell-side pressure from miners and long-term holders (LTHs) threatens to correct the king coin’s recent gains.
Three Made in USA coins—Worldcoin (WLD), Jupiter (JUP), and EOS—are drawing renewed attention following Donald Trump’s latest post suggesting a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1.
WLD is leading the pack with a 37% surge after a $135 million token sale to a16z and Bain Capital Crypto. JUP is also outperforming the market, gaining nearly 7% amid key ecosystem announcements. Meanwhile, EOS is struggling to hold recent gains after a controversial $3 million purchase by World Liberty Financial sparked speculation across the crypto community.
The funding, which was not a traditional venture round but a market-priced token purchase, instantly boosted WLD’s circulating supply—reflected in a sudden $135 million spike in market cap moments before the announcement. The capital will be used to expand biometric identity operations in the U.S., following regulatory setbacks in Europe and Africa.
This suggests buying strength is present and accelerating, increasing the likelihood of WLD challenging the resistance at $1.64. If broken, WLD could push above $1.70 for the first time since late January.
However, traders should monitor the $1.36 support closely—if this floor fails, the token could retrace toward $1.17 or even $1.05 in a deeper correction.
The rally comes during a high-activity week for the Jupiter ecosystem, marked by the launch of its mobile app, a strategic partnership with Moonpay, and the debut of Jupiter Lend.
Technically, JUP remains below the key resistance at $0.635, which it recently failed to break.
A successful retest and breakout above that level could pave the way for a move toward $0.84, with a strong uptrend potentially pushing it to challenge the $1 mark for the first time since February.
However, if momentum fades and Jupiter (JUP) drops to test support at $0.52, losing that level could trigger a sharper decline to $0.465. In a deeper downturn scenario, the token could slide to $0.40, $0.348, or even $0.30, making the current breakout attempt a critical moment for bulls.
EOS
One week ago, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) sparked controversy in the crypto community after purchasing $3 million worth of EOS tokens, a move that immediately raised eyebrows.
The timing of the buy—following WLFI’s alleged $125 million loss from selling ETH at a three-month low—fueled speculation of possible market manipulation.
Despite skepticism, no concrete evidence of misconduct or insider trading has emerged. Interestingly, EOS rallied over 9% shortly after the purchase, intensifying the debate over whether WLFI’s actions were strategic or coincidental, making it an interesting player among Made in USA coins to watch.
Since then, however, EOS has struggled to maintain momentum and is now down nearly 10.5% over the last seven days. The token recently failed to break resistance at $0.79 and is now at risk of extending its decline.
If bearish pressure persists, EOS could test the support at $0.72; a break below this level may lead to deeper drops toward $0.652 and $0.583.
On the flip side, if momentum returns and EOS can reclaim $0.79, it may target higher levels at $0.869 and potentially $0.97—though a strong market reversal would be needed to support such a move.
