"Solana ( ) enters 2026 with rising revenue, expanding user activity, and fresh institutional interest from ETF launches. Its $2.85 billion in annual revenue demonstrates actual network usage at scale. Ethereum ( ) still commands deep liquidity and institutional trust, but its economic engine is slowing as more activity shifts to Layer 2 networks. With Firedancer coming and Solana's user base growing again , the gap between these networks isn't theoretical anymore. It's a real competition shaped by speed, revenue strength, and where investors choose"
"The network hit that peak on January 19 as memecoin trading and DEX activity surged, pushing daily transaction volumes to record levels. But that rally didn't last. Solana spent February through July pulling back, eventually bottoming near $156 on July 16. That marked a 47% decline from the January peak, driven by profit-taking and broader crypto market weakness. Network fundamentals stayed strong throughout-revenues held above $150 million monthly even as SOL prices cooled."
"Network fundamentals stayed strong throughout-revenues held above $150 million monthly even as SOL prices cooled. October brought renewed interest as launches approached. Prices recovered to the $190-$210 range as institutional capital started flowing in. As of late November, Solana is trading between $127-$140, reflecting the market-wide selloff that hammered Bitcoin and Ethereum . Despite the pullback, Solana held critical support levels that previously marked major bottoms."
Solana enters 2026 with rising revenue, expanding user activity, and fresh institutional interest from ETF launches, generating $2.85 billion in annual revenue that demonstrates network usage at scale. Ethereum retains deep liquidity and institutional trust but faces slowing economic momentum as activity shifts to Layer 2 networks. Firedancer and renewed user growth make competition tangible, centered on speed, revenue strength, and developer and investor choices. Solana's 2025 price surged to $295 in January, fell 47% to $156 by July while monthly revenues remained above $150 million, then partially recovered in October before trading near $127–$140 in late November.
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