DeFi Development Corp Increases Solana Holdings Despite Slowing SOL Purchases
DeFi Development Corp's Solana holdings grew by 1% to 2.56 million SOL, according to SEC filings.
- DeFi Development Corp added 1% more SOL, reaching 2.56 million tokens.
- The company's NAV per share more than doubled in Q3.
- SOL price remains stable at $120.58, with a $70.96B market cap.
Both Decrypt and The Block report DeFi Development Corp's Solana holdings increased to 2.56 million SOL, though Decrypt notes this represents a slowdown from previous weeks.
- DeFi Development Corp Increases Solana Holdings Despite Slowing SOL Purchases — this brief
- DeFi Development Corp's Solana Treasury Surpasses 2.56M SOL
DeFi Development Corp, a Nasdaq-listed company, has increased its 
Solana (SOL) holdings by 1%, according to its latest SEC filing reviewed by Decrypt. The company's Solana stash now stands at approximately 2.56 million SOL and SOL equivalents. This marks a deceleration in purchasing activity, as the increase is roughly half the size of the prior week's gain and significantly lower than the growth rate observed in mid-September.
The Block corroborates this development, reporting that DeFi Development Corp's preliminary Q3 estimates show its net asset value (NAV) per share more than doubled during the quarter. This growth coincides with the expansion of its Solana treasury to 2.56 million SOL. The company's total value locked (TVL) also saw a 1.9% increase over the past week, reaching $221.75 million, according to DeFiLlama.
While DeFi Development Corp's Solana holdings continue to grow, the pace of acquisition has slowed. This contrasts with the company's earlier, more aggressive accumulation of SOL tokens. The broader Solana ecosystem remains robust, with a total DeFi TVL of $6.63 billion, as reported by DeFiLlama.
In the current market context, the total cryptocurrency market cap is at $2.98 trillion, showing a relatively flat trend. 
Bitcoin's price has decreased by 0.32% in the last 24 hours, while the overall market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 71. Solana's price has remained stable at $120.58, with a 24-hour decrease of 0.23% and a 7-day increase of 1.40%, maintaining a market cap of $70.96 billion.
The continued accumulation of Solana by DeFi Development Corp, despite a slowdown in purchasing, underscores the company's confidence in the Solana ecosystem. This development may reflect a strategic shift towards consolidating its position in the market rather than rapid expansion. The growth in NAV per share further indicates the company's strong financial performance during Q3.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 SOL ≈ ₦164,503.74 (about $120.33), down 0.6% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Solana — questions
How much is 1 Solana worth in naira today?
About ₦164,503.74 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $120.33. The naira price moves with both SOL's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Solana in naira page for any amount.
Has Solana's price moved since this brief was published?
SOL is down 0.21% since this brief first published — trading at $120.33 now versus $120.58 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
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