Solana Surpasses Ethereum in DEX Volume on Retail Demand and Low Fees

Published at 2026-04-06 18:00:19

DeFiLlama data for April 6 shows Solana processed roughly $920 million in 24‑hour DEX spot volume versus Ethereum’s $563.47 million, signaling a notable shift in on‑chain trading flows. The gap reflects strong retail demand and Solana’s persistently low transaction costs, which have made spot swaps and smaller trades more cost‑effective on SOL‑based venues. While memecoin activity has amplified headlines, the volume surge appears tied to broader liquidity and fee dynamics rather than hype alone. Ethereum remains the hub for institutional flows and Layer‑2 activity, but Solana’s recent performance highlights intensifying competition for DEX market share. Traders and protocols sensitive to fees will likely monitor whether this trend endures as markets cool and on‑chain congestion patterns evolve.

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Russia will prohibit cash-for-crypto transactions and require trades to go through cashless, bank-mediated channels, a senior central bank official said. The measure is meant to increase oversight of crypto-related flows and clamp down on informal peer-to-peer markets.

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Published at 2026-04-09 23:00:17

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Published at 2026-04-09 21:45:38

CZ Says Rival Exchanges Spent Millions to Block His Pardon and Binance U.S. Return

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