DeFi Development announced a new $100 million private convertible note offering, aiming to execute MicroStrategy’s acquisition plan with Solana.
However, this ambitious plan may face a setback, as its stock price fell over 9% after announcing the sale. Solana’s own performance has been wobbly, and this effort may reflect the crypto market’s own appetites.
According to this plan, DeFi Development aims to raise $100 million to purchase more Solana. If the offering goes well, it may upsize to $125 million, with the convertible senior notes due in 2030.
Additionally, an undisclosed portion of the proceeds will go to stock buybacks as part of a prepaid forward to manage portfolio risk. This indicates a well-considered strategy.
Previously, the company was a commercial real estate firm named Janover. However, it rebranded to DeFi Development this April, intending to fully commit to SOL.
The SEC rejected its initial plan to raise $1 billion through securities sales for Solana purchases, but it accessed alternate funding sources to begin acquiring assets.
As it stands, the plan currently has significant advantages and drawbacks. Unfortunately, DeFi Development will need to contend with Solana’s recent price woes.
However, DeFi Development might have a key influence over Solana. While most corporate Bitcoin holders are following MicroStrategy, this firm could be a market mover for SOL.
Saylor’s company is a pillar of confidence in BTC, with its constant purchases helping the price stay afloat. DeFi Development’s own investments could carry out the same function.
Still, there’s a lot of uncertainty involved. For one thing, if the firm wants to buy $100 million worth of SOL, it will need to sell an equivalent amount of stock. DeFi Development might not find sufficient institutional interest, considering the Solana market.
Since declaring the note offering, DeFi Development’s stock fell over 9% in after-hours trading. The downturn began less than 30 minutes after the firm’s social media announcement, which may be a bad sign.
DeFi Development Price Performance. Source: Google Finance
Whether the company succeeds or fails, this stock offering will provide useful data about market appetites and the viability of corporate crypto acquisition strategies.
Canary Capital, an asset management firm, has registered a statutory trust for a Sui (SUI) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Delaware.
The filing, submitted to the Delaware Division of Corporations on March 6, hints at the firm’s intention to launch an SUI ETF.
Canary Capital Takes First Step Towards SUI ETF
The registration is the first step before submitting an S-1 form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Additionally, the firm will need to submit a 19b-4 filing to the SEC through the exchange where the ETF will be listed.
Amidst this, a Sui Network ambassador outlined the potential market impact of a SUI ETF, drawing comparisons to the success of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. According to the ambassador, a SUI ETF could bring similar benefits.
“Even a slice of the interest that BTC/ETH ETFs saw could significantly boost Sui Network liquidity and market cap,” the post read.
He explained that SUI ETF could boost liquidity by offering a new trading platform for both crypto and traditional investors. Moreover, by holding actual SUI tokens, the ETF could reduce the circulating supply, potentially driving up the price.
The increase in liquidity and price would boost ecosystem growth, making it attractive for developers and institutional investors looking to capitalize on this momentum.
“Bitcoin and Ethereum are now “established.” A newer network like Sui offers higher risk but possibly higher reward, akin to investing in an emerging tech stock,” he wrote.
Nonetheless, the ambassador noted that institutions may be cautious with an SUI ETF. He cited volatility, liquidity, and regulatory uncertainty as potential concerns.
Furthermore, he claimed that regulatory approval may be difficult, as the SEC has scrutinized many altcoins as potential securities. Thus, he believes SUI could face the same fate, requiring market surveillance and clarity on its status. However, he acknowledged that these regulatory procedures could become more streamlined with President Trump now in office.
Metaverse-based token Decentraland (MANA) is today’s top-performing asset. The altcoin’s value has soared over 10% in the past 24 hours, pushing it to a two-month high of $0.31 at press time.
With technical indicators pointing at renewed investor interest and a strong bullish trend, MANA price may be poised to extend its rally in the short term.
MANA Price Rally Supported By Demand
An assessment of the MANA/USD one-day chart reveals a steady uptick in the token’s on-balance volume (OBV), reflecting the rise in its demand. This momentum indicator is at 9.47 billion at press time, its highest level since December 2024.
The OBV indicator measures an asset’s buying and selling pressure. It adds volume on up days and subtracts it on down days. This dynamic helps traders determine whether volume supports the price trend at any given moment.
As observed with MANA, an asset’s OBV rising alongside its price signals strong buying interest. This effectively confirms the sustainability of a bullish move. The trend signals that traders’ demand backs the token’s double-digit price rally over the past day.
Moreover, MANA trades above its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA), supporting this bullish outlook. At press time, this key moving average forms a dynamic support level below MANA’s price at $0.26.
Decentraland (MANA) 20-day EMA
The 20-day EMA measures an asset’s average price over the past 20 trading days, giving more weight to recent prices. When it falls below the price, it suggests that the market is in a short-term uptrend, with recent prices higher than the average of the past 20 days.
This indicates strong bullish momentum, as MANA’s price currently outperforms the recent average.
MANA Bulls Maintain Control
On the daily chart, MANA was trading above an ascending trend line, accentuating its price surge. This bullish pattern acts as support and emerges when an asset’s price forms higher lows.
It indicates a consistent upward movement over time amid growing buyer momentum.
This technical formation suggests MANA buyers are in control, signifying bullish market sentiment. If this outlook sustains, MANA price growth will likely continue, with the trendline providing downward support.
Such an action could see the token’s price break above $0.34, potentially climbing toward $0.44. Such a move would constitute a 41% move above current levels.
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