The @Circle USDC Treasury has minted an additional $250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain. This brings the total amount minted on Solana to a staggering $1.5 billion in just the past 15 days.
The influx of USDC highlights Solana’s growing role as a preferred network for stablecoin activity and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
A prominent whale is making significant moves on Solana, going aggressively long on $SOL. The activity began with a $2.49 million USDC purchase of 11,824 $SOL, followed by the withdrawal of 18,527 SOL, worth approximately $3.94 million, from Binance. These purchases reflect growing confidence in the asset’s potential upside.
The whale isn’t just holding their SOL—they’re putting it to work. They deposited their SOL into Kamino, a DeFi platform, to borrow stablecoins. In total, this whale has already deposited an eye-popping 144,817 SOL, valued at $30.44 million, into Kamino and borrowed $20 million in stablecoins. This strategic move suggests they’re betting on Solana’s continued growth while leveraging liquidity for other opportunities.
The combination of increased $USDC minting and whale activity reflects growing confidence in the Solana blockchain. With robust developments, a thriving DeFi ecosystem, and institutional-scale transactions, Solana continues to solidify its position as a key player in the cryptocurrency space.
As whales and institutions make big moves, Solana’s ecosystem appears to be gearing up for an exciting future. The surge in $USDC activity and bold DeFi strategies signal a network brimming with opportunity and poised for further growth.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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