Solana network has recorded a spike in demand from institutional investors amid anticipated approval of U.S. spot SOL ETF.
SOL price has regained 50-day SMA as a support level and now eyes $180 next.
After closing the past three weeks in a bullish outlook, Solana (SOL) price has signaled the return of bullish sentiment. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $90 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of around $3.7 billion, gained over 20 percent in April 2025 to trade at about $150.33 on Thursday, during the late North American session.
The rising bullish momentum for Solana is heavily bolstered by institutional investors and rising Futures Open Interest (OI) by over $1.6 billion in the past four weeks.
Midterm Expectations for Solana Price
In the weekly timeframe, Solana price has been consolidating in a megaphone structure for the past twelve months. Following a successful rebound from the lower border of the macro megaphone, SOL price has gradually gained bullish momentum.
Moreover, the weekly MACD histograms have been signaling a growing bullish momentum after a prolonged bearish period. Additionally, the weekly MACD line is almost crossing the signal line, suggesting bullish sentiment.
Meanwhile, the Bollinger Bands for Solana price, in the four-hour timeframe, have been squeezing, signaling a major price move in the near future.
Fundamental Outlook
The Solana network remains a premier ecosystem for DeFi developers, with a total value locked (TVL) of about $8 billion and a stablecoins market cap of around $13 billion. The Solana network has recorded significant growth in memecoins in the past year, thus achieving a 24-hour active addresses of over 3.6 million across its DeFi protocols.
The anticipated approval of spot Solana ETFs before the end of 2025, will play a crucial role in SOL’s market outlook. Moreover, the rising adoption of Solana from institutional investors will help validate the network and increase its demand and liquidity in the long haul.
BeInCrypto sat down with members of the LBank team to analyze the possible resurgence of the meme coin market as a leading crypto narrative and what their fusion with artificial intelligence (AI) can have on their reach.
LBank also discussed the impact of the four-month-old Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation on its operations across Europe. They described a fundamental change in investor confidence in light of greater regulatory clarity and simplified accessibility.
Have Meme Coin Highs Given Way to Devastating Lows?
In recent years, the meme coin market has largely been characterized by overwhelming highs and devastating lows. The first few months of 2025 have further confirmed the volatile nature of these tokens, to the point that a vocal part of the crypto community believes that their recent lows have marked the end of the meme coin lifecycle.
These claims are not unfounded, especially now that the US President has become a meme coin player. When Trump launched his meme coin in mid-January, TRUMP reached a market capitalization of nearly $8.8 billion, a number never before seen by a meme coin launch.
When insider traders capitalized on the surge to sell off their holdings and retain millions of dollars in gains, retail investors bore the brunt of the massive sell-off, suffering hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses.
“The decline in meme coin market cap since January can be attributed to a combination of market dynamics and sentiment shifts. A key driver was the rapid rise and subsequent crash of the TRUMP token, which drew significant market capital due to its viral appeal but collapsed sharply, eroding investor confidence and triggering a broader risk-off sentiment,” Eric He, Community Angel Officer and Risk Control Adviser at LBank told BeInCrypto.
After similar experiences with the MELANIA token and the LIBRA launch, some of these retail investors realized that meme coins —as unregulated and unpredictable as they are— may not be the best investments.
Is the Meme Coin Frenzy Coming to a Halt?
Given the devastating effects that these episodes have had on the meme coin market, trading has reduced significantly. The crypto community seems to have become saturated with news of pump-and-dump schemes and rug pulls, likely contributing to a halt in the meme coin frenzy.
The total meme coin market capitalization has been free-falling since January’s peak following the presidential token launches. Now, its levels resemble those of September 2024. The greater economic downturn that traditional and crypto markets experienced over the past several weeks has only worsened prospects.
Yet, despite this downward pressure, the market still experiences a high level of activity. It has a $14.5 billion trading volume and a $57 billion market capitalization.
Total meme coin market capitalization. Source: CoinGecko.
According to the LBank team, the meme coin industry is due for a revival.
LBank’s Belief in the Revival of the Meme Coin Market
Though the decline in meme coin performance has been significant, the LBank team expressed that these circumstances are far from unexpected. Meme coins are inherently tied to community support and social momentum.
The sustained trading volumes and large market capitalization serve as tangible indicators that, even in a downturn, the market is seeing active community engagement and liquidity. Investors still see value in the tokens’ cultural and speculative appeal.
“We see it as a healthy market correction rather than a fundamental shift. Meme coins have always been volatile, but the fact that trading volumes remain high shows continued interest. What’s happening now is not the end of the trend—it’s just a recalibration before the next wave,” Mario Iemma, Head of Spanish Markets at LBank, told BeInCrypto.
In fact, Iemma believes that meme coins will not be dying out anytime soon.
AI agents represented the first significant shift in the evolution of the cryptocurrency industry. These autonomous systems proved that they could make decisions and perform tasks independently. This technology enhances intelligence, adaptability, and fairness in financial mechanisms.
Now, developers have unlocked artificial intelligence’s potential on tokens. Systems like Grok have already made news by using AI to automatically and independently design and launch tokens.
However, with a nascent technology like AI, the LBank team emphasized the need for responsible and thorough deployment for the long-lasting success of AI-generated tokens. This success hinges on two particular factors: accessibility and security.
Security and Accessibility Challenges for AI-Generated Tokens
The concept of security is frequently associated with any emerging technology. Artificial intelligence is no exception, especially in a particularly unregulated industry like crypto.
According to He, AI-generated token projects’ degree of security and transparency will determine their success.
Iemma agreed, adding that if AI-generative tokens become widely accessible, this development will also require additional layers of oversight.
“That same accessibility demands better filters, vetting, and AI-based security audits—areas where exchanges like LBank are already investing resources,” he said.
While reflecting on the security risks associated with artificial intelligence and the breaches in consumer trust that meme coins have had on the crypto community, the LBank team also emphasized the need for greater regulation in the industry.
The development of cryptocurrency regulations varies significantly across the globe. Notably, the European Union implemented comprehensive rules almost five months ago, while key markets such as the United States are still establishing adequate frameworks.
MiCA’s Effect on the European Crypto Market
Last December, with the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the European Union became the first jurisdiction to establish a comprehensive and unified regulatory framework for crypto-assets across all its member states, marking a significant milestone.
According to the LBank team, MiCA gives users and institutions a trustworthy framework. This development has proven critical for industry growth across the region.
“MiCA has forced firms to become more transparent and compliant, which is a good thing for long-term trust. We’ve seen exchanges accelerate their legal and operational upgrades. For users, it creates a safer, more predictable environment,” Iemma said, adding, “With clearer rules, banks and investment firms are more willing to explore crypto partnerships, custody solutions, and even tokenized assets. Regulation reduces reputational risk, and MiCA is helping bridge that gap.”
However, this experience can be largely attributed to established firms in the industry and investors with access to substantial resources. Other players, however, have struggled to gather the requirements to apply for a MiCA license.
Future Accommodation for Smaller Crypto Businesses
In discussing the impact of MiCA since its enactment last December, He highlighted how different industry players have responded to the landmark regulation. He noted that startups struggle the most to obtain an operational license.
When evaluating the cost-effectiveness of an operational license, He’s conclusions make sense.
MiCA is an expensive regulation. It mandates minimum capital requirements based on the crypto services offered. These requirements range from €50,000 for advisory and order-related services to €125,000 for exchange and trading platforms and up to €150,000 for custody services. Businesses must maintain this capital as a financial safeguard.
Beyond minimum capital requirements, companies must factor in government and legal fees, local presence costs, bank setups, and ongoing operational costs. But for prominent exchanges like LBank, the benefits outweigh the costs.
Future MiCA updates could address the high compliance costs for smaller businesses. Meanwhile, other regions developing their crypto regulations should consider this aspect to avoid creating similar barriers.
The Shiba Inu community has something new to cheer about. As the Shiba Inu team has just rolled out a massive update for Shibarium, the blockchain behind the popular SHIB token. This isn’t just a small tweak—it’s a complete transformation that promises to make life easier for SHIB fans and crypto users everywhere.
Let’s see what this major upgrade its all about!
Shiba Inu New Tool – DeFi Upgrade –
In a recent X post, Shiba Inu’s marketing lead Lucie announced that the new upgrade has completely changed how people can earn, trade, and burn their SHIB tokens.
So, what’s new? First, there’s a fresh DeFi toolkit. This toolkit makes it easier for users to earn, trade, and burn SHIB and other tokens right inside Shibarium, no need to jump between different platforms anymore.
The toolkit also features new precision liquidity pools. These let users choose the exact price range for providing liquidity, so they can earn better rewards and make smarter moves in the crypto market.
Live Burns Now Part of the Flow
One of the most exciting features of this update is its impact on the SHIB burn mechanism. Before, SHIB burns depended on separate transactions.
But now, any activity on Shibarium like swapping, adding liquidity, or using other tools, will trigger live burns. This means SHIB and other tokens are now being burned in real time.
Lucie said that these burns are now part of the daily flow, which could help reduce the supply of SHIB over time.
Impact On Shib Price
Despite these big upgrade, the daily SHIB burn numbers are still in the red for now. In the last day, the total amount of SHIB burned was about 10.4 million tokens. Three transactions handled this, with one giant burn of over 10 million SHIB tokens alone.
As of now, SHIB’s price is trading around $0.00001266, reflecting a ssligh rise seeing the ast 24 hours with a market cap of $7.46 billion.
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The Shiba Inu community has something new to cheer about. As the Shiba Inu team has just rolled out a massive update for Shibarium, the blockchain behind the popular SHIB token. This isn’t just a small tweak—it’s a complete transformation that promises to make life easier for SHIB fans and crypto users everywhere. Let’s see …
WEEX, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, made an impressive appearance at TOKEN2049 in Dubai. As a platinum sponsor of the event, WEEX not only showcased its global strategy and product portfolio at the main venue but also hosted a grand Open Day event at its Dubai studio before the conference. The event attracted over 300 guests on-site, with more than 3,000 registrations.
TOKEN2049, one of the most influential industry events in the global crypto ecosystem, attracted thousands of blockchain professionals, investors, tech experts, and industry leaders from around the world. At the conference, WEEX shared forward-looking insights on topics such as technological innovation, user security, and industry trends, releasing key platform strategies and attracting numerous attendees for discussions. Particularly in the “Demo Trading Competition”, participants experienced the advantages of up to 400x leverage and a wide range of trading pairs. The event exceeded expectations in terms of participation, further validating the platform’s trading execution efficiency and depth.
WEEX Vice President Andrew Weiner was also invited to speak on the main stage of TOKEN2049, delivering a speech titled From 500 Million to 5 Billion: What Sets WEEX Apart. He stated: “Our appearance at TOKEN2049 is not just to showcase the platform’s strengths, but also marks the accelerated implementation of WEEX’s global strategy. We will continue to expand globally and build a more resilient and localized platform through innovative services and regulatory advancements.”
On the eve of the event, WEEX hosted an Open Day at its Dubai studio, inviting global KOLs, key partners, and community representatives to celebrate together. The Open Day, initially planned for 100 attendees, saw over 300 participants. WEEX’s Head of Business, Thomas, delivered a speech, highlighting the platform’s rapid growth milestones, innovation, and strategic collaborations with partners. He mentioned, “Since our founding, we have built a platform based on trust and efficient trading from the ground up. Our user base has exceeded 6 million, daily trading volume surpasses $5 billion, and we currently offer over 1,700 trading pairs. We will continue to expand our ecosystem and attract more users to join us.”
During the Open Day, WEEX also prepared trophies for KOLs and partners who have supported the platform since its inception, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the platform’s development, further strengthening the collaboration. Some KOLs at the event shared their experiences and insights on working with WEEX, reflecting on key moments of mutual growth.
Currently, WEEX is committed to driving local operations and international collaboration. To better serve global users, the platform will continue to deepen its market presence, enhance service capabilities, and expand its reach to ensure sustainable growth and development worldwide. Since its inception, WEEX has expanded its operations in over 170 countries and regions globally.
Looking ahead, WEEX will continue to focus on key global markets, leveraging technological innovation, asset protection, and localized services to build dual defense of user trust and platform strength. Together with global partners, WEEX will lead the development of the next generation of crypto trading platforms and contribute to the sustainable growth of the global cryptocurrency industry.
Disclaimer: WEEX does not currently conduct any virtual asset activities in the UAE and has not been licensed by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). WEEX will only engage in virtual asset activities in Dubai upon obtaining the necessary VARA license.
