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Solana SOL Flipped Binance BNB as the 4th Largest Crypto by Market Cap

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March 18, 2024
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  • Solana (SOL) has surpassed Binance Coin (BNB) to become the 4th largest cryptocurrency by market cap, fuelled by whale accumulation and strong on-chain activity.
  • Solana poses a threat to Ethereum’s dominance due to its vastly superior scalability and cheaper transactions.
  • While Ethereum still leads in DeFi for now, Solana’s technical edge and rapid growth put it in prime position to flip Ethereum if its upgrades fail to deliver.

The crypto markets are heating up. Solana (SOL) has just surpassed Binance Coin (BNB) to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This milestone begs the question: is Ethereum next?

ICYMI: Solana $SOL flipped Binance $BNB as the 4th biggest crypto by market cap last night

Will $SOL break into the top 3 this cycle? pic.twitter.com/GMMeaeM0C3

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) March 18, 2024

Solana’s Rise in the Crypto Ranks

Solana now boasts a market cap of $89.3 billion, edging out BNB’s $85.6 billion valuation. This flip comes amidst a broader crypto rally, with Solana trading around $201 – up 35% in the last week.

Several factors are fueling Solana’s ascendance:

  • Increased accumulation by crypto “whales”
  • Strong on-chain activity and fundamentals
  • Major traction in the DeFi space, with over $4 billion TVL

All signs point to Solana solidifying itself as a leader in crypto. But how does it stack up against the long-reigning Ethereum?

The Looming Threat to Ethereum

Ethereum remains the clear dominant force in crypto with a towering $430 billion market cap. However, Solana poses a credible threat to Ethereum’s supremacy.

Before Ethereum’s recent Dencun upgrade, it struggled with scalability issues and exorbitant gas fees. Solana already boasts vastly better scalability and cheaper transactions.

Earlier this year, Solana even flipped Ethereum in total DEX volume, marking a tectonic shift in DeFi. And with Ethereum’s upgrade still unproven, Solana has an opportunity to gain significant ground.

The Verdict: Advantage Solana

For now, Ethereum still firmly holds the top DeFi spot. But Solana’s technical advantages and rapid growth put it in prime position to challenge Ethereum’s dominance. If Ethereum’s upgrades fail to deliver, a changing of the guard may be inevitable.

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