Solana

SOL

$85.38

-$3.51(-4.12%)Today

Market cap

48.65B

Total volume (24h)

4.09B

Volume / Market cap

0.0841

Circulating supply

569.94M

Day range (24h)

$83.84$89.70

All-time low

$0.5008

All-time high

$293.31

About Solana (SOL)

Current SOL Price: $85.38 | March 6, 2026  | Market cap: $48,651,398,968.00.

What is SOL?

Solana is a decentralized blockchain known for fast transaction speeds and low network fees. Launched in 2020, it serves as the infrastructure for thousands of apps and services. Its native token, SOL (pronounced “Sooo-uhl”), is used for:

- Paying network transaction fees

- Staking and collateral

- Participating in the Solana ecosystem

What are Solana smart contracts?

On Solana, smart contracts are automated programs that execute transactions or functions once given conditions are met. For example, sending 1 SOL to an address can trigger a contract to instantly transfer a digital collectible (NFT).

All transactions are permanently recorded on Solana’s secure blockchain. Traditional smart contracts are unchangeable after being published, though some can be upgraded to add new features or fix issues when required.

How does DeFi impact the price of SOL?

DeFi apps are one of Solana’s top uses, allowing you to buy, sell, trade, lend, and stake SOL directly, without banks or brokers. To get started, just connect to a leading crypto wallet like MetaMask.

DeFi is a global financial system that is open to anyone, anywhere, around the clock as a worldwide alternative to traditional finance.

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Price history

Today (March 6, 2026)	$85.38	-4.12%
24 hours ago (March 5, 2026)	$89.04	-4.12%
1 week ago (February 27, 2026)	$81.73	+4.46%
1 month ago (February 4, 2026)	$92.41	-7.61%
1 year ago (March 6, 2025)	$143.98	-40.70%

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SOL market moves

AI-powered updates on SOL. Not financial advice.

24h change: -3.37%. From $91.42 to $88.34.

Western Union partnered with Crossmint on March 5, 2026 to bring USDPT to Solana, enabling on-chain USDPT transactions on the Solana network.
The SANAE Token team, a Solana-based meme token, issued an apology and announced refunds, a name change, and an expert review on March 4, 2026 following controversy.

March 5, 2026

24h change: +5.49%. From $86.68 to $91.44.

March 4, 2026

24h change: -3.05%. From $87.22 to $84.56.

Solana's price was $84.56, down 3.05% in the past 24 hours and up 9.52% over seven days, with a market cap of $48.18 billion and 24-hour volume of $5.40 billion as of March 3, 2026.
Solana's price entered March 2026 after closing February 2026 down about 21.5%, tracking broader altcoin trend, reported on March 2, 2026.

March 3, 2026

24h change: +3.32%. From $84.14 to $86.94.

March 2, 2026

24h change: +3.67%. From $80.99 to $83.96.

PengoPay announced expanded stablecoin payments with USDT and USDC on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains on February 28, 2026, to enable merchant payments via those networks.
The Warsaw Stock Exchange listed four crypto ETPs on March 1, 2026, including a Solana (SOL) product that offers staking rewards to investors.

March 1, 2026

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Reddit posts

417

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99,181

News articles

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With Solana, you can send and receive SOL, the network’s native token, and use it to pay transaction fees or stake for rewards. Solana’s high-speed, low-cost blockchain also lets you access decentralized apps for trading, lending, borrowing, gaming, and NFTs. You can mint or trade NFTs, participate in DeFi protocols, and even bridge assets between Solana and other blockchains, all while benefiting from quick transactions and low fees.

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SOL Sentiment

AI SOL updates powered by Brandwatch. Not financial advice. Last updated on March 5, 2026.

Bullish SOL indicators

Active liquidity supports trade execution and tight spreads. SOL trades $90.32 (+3.09% over 7 days) with $5.81B 24h volume.

Growing institutional visibility increases access and potential demand. 21Shares Solana ETF posts volume 101,109; Van Eck commentary cites Solana among corporate-grade networks.

Speed narrative sustains developer and dApp interest. Ethereum roadmap discussions highlight Solana's speed advantage and ongoing developer migration signals.

Bearish SOL indicators

Headline sensitivity creates short-term downside. SOL retraced to $83.30 during early March, down ~-7.8% from $90.32.

Protocol competition may pressure Solana's differentiation. Ethereum 'Strawman' roadmap aims for faster execution and may shift developer and institutional attention.

Intraday volatility complicates execution and liquidity provision. 24h change -0.42% masks swings to $87.85 and $83.30 in recent coverage.

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