SOL Accumulation by Whales Tops Crypto Trends at Start of 2026
TLDR
- Solana DEX volume hit $1.6 trillion in 2025, second only to Binance’s $7.2 trillion.
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Whale wallets are buying 10 or more SOL tokens consistently despite price dip.
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Solana’s NVT ratio is now at a seven-month high, indicating possible short-term pressure.
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SOL open interest fell from $17B in September to $7.5B by January 2026.
Crypto markets opened 2026 with Solana at the center of discussion as data from Santiment showed increased accumulation by large wallets. On-chain activity revealed that whale wallets were making repeated purchases of 10 or more SOL tokens. These actions were interpreted by analysts as possible preparation for a recovery in Solana’s market price.
Santiment’s post on Thursday ranked…
