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Current SOL Price: $68.96 | June 13, 2026 | Market cap: $40,017,537,820.
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.
| Today (June 13, 2026) | $68.96 | +3.66% |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours ago (June 12, 2026) | $66.53 | +3.66% |
| 1 week ago (June 6, 2026) | $61.79 | +11.60% |
| 1 month ago (May 14, 2026) | $92.63 | -25.56% |
| 1 year ago (June 13, 2025) | $147.20 | -53.15% |
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Solana ETFs (exchange-traded funds) attracted inflows while Ethereum ETFs recorded $708M in outflows over 14 days, per Ahmed Barakat (June 1). Capital rotation into SOL products may signal shifting institutional preference among altcoin allocations. (Source)
Coinbase became the first U.S. exchange cleared by the CFTC to offer SOL perpetual futures, per Sander Lutz (May 29). Regulated U.S. perpetuals access could broaden institutional participation in Solana derivatives markets. (Source)
CME Group extended 24/7 derivatives trading to SOL contracts, per Simply Wall St (June 1). Continuous regulated futures access may improve hedging conditions for institutional Solana exposure. (Source)
As of 2026-06-03, SOL traded at $72.57, with 24h -4.33% and 7d -13.22%. 24h volume was $3.96B, and market cap was $42.09B.
Pump.fun transferred another 100,628 SOL ($8.2M) to Kraken, bringing total cashed out to $780M, per Talha Arshad (May 28). Sustained on-chain selling from the memecoin platform could continue weighing on SOL supply dynamics. (Source)
The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) has fallen -37% year-to-date, per Sumit Roy (June 2). The product's decline reflects extended pressure on Solana exposure vehicles in 2026. (Source)
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