- Solana price outlook has improved after DeFi Development Corp invested $22 million, raising its total holdings to $273 million.
- With record-breaking network speed, strong DEX volumes, and an upcoming upgrade, the blockchain shows growing long-term potential.
Solana’s price outlook has turned increasingly positive following a fresh $22 million investment by DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV). The purchase underscores rising institutional confidence in the blockchain, even as the network hits new technical milestones and maintains dominance in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity.
DFDV Expands Its Solana Treasury
DFDV acquired 110,000 SOL at an average price of $201.68, boosting its total Solana holdings to about 1.42 million tokens worth $273 million. This investment raised the firm’s SOL-per-share exposure by 9%, demonstrating its impact on shareholder value.
As the first public company to adopt a treasury strategy centered around Solana, DFDV has committed to holding these tokens long term. The assets will also be staked with validators, including those managed by the firm itself, to generate yield for investors.
Solana Network Speed and Upcoming Upgrades
The investment comes as Solana continues to set performance records. In a recent stress test, the blockchain hit an unprecedented 107,540 transactions per second (TPS), marking the first time a major chain reached such throughput. While most of these were simple “noop” calls, developers estimate the network could realistically handle 80,000 TPS in real-world scenarios.
Solana just did 107,540 TPS on mainnet
— mert | helius.dev (@0xMert_) August 17, 2025
yes, you read that correctly
over 100k TPS, on mainnet
good luck bears pic.twitter.com/nGF9Q1b86c
Currently, Solana processes around 1,000 TPS, but an upcoming upgrade known as Alpenglow aims to reduce block confirmation times from 12.8 seconds to just 100 milliseconds—further enhancing efficiency.
DEX Volumes Surpass Ethereum Again
Beyond speed, Solana is also leading in user activity. In July alone, Solana DEXs recorded $124.2 billion in trading volume, significantly ahead of Ethereum’s $87.1 billion. This marked the tenth consecutive month Solana outperformed Ethereum in DEX transactions.
The blockchain also processed 35 million transactions in a single day, surpassing activity levels seen on several major stock exchanges, positioning Solana as a growing rival to traditional finance.
Price Outlook and Resistance Levels
At the time of writing, Solana is trading near $181, recovering after dipping below $187 over the weekend. Despite still being down 38% from its January peak of $293, analysts highlight a bullish setup.
If Solana breaks above $188, the next resistance levels are expected at $196.11 and $204. With institutional demand growing, technical upgrades approaching, and user activity thriving, Solana’s long-term trajectory appears increasingly optimistic.
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