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NOWPayments today published new empirical data analyzing six months of enterprise payout activity, offering a comparative performance benchmark across TRON, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum to help businesses select optimal blockchain rails based on speed, transaction volume, and cost efficiency.

The dataset reveals distinct operational advantages depending on transfer priorities: Solana recorded the fastest average payout speed at 1 minute and 45 seconds while accounting for 3.08% of volume and 3.86% of transactions. TRON led in total monetary volume at 43.69%, and BNB Smart Chain handled the largest share of individual payout transactions at 48.23%.

High-Frequency Payouts Put BNB Smart Chain in the Lead

Together, TRON, BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana accounted for 94.04% of payout volume and 77.84% of payout transactions during the period analyzed.

BNB Smart Chain accounted for 48.23% of transactions, compared with 15.73% for TRON. Its share of payout volume was lower at 21.75%.

The network handled far more individual transfers without carrying the largest share of value, a pattern consistent with higher-frequency, lower-value payouts in the NOWPayments dataset.

Higher-Value Payouts Put TRON in the Lead

TRON moved 43.69% of payout volume, more than twice BNB Smart Chain’s 21.75% share, despite accounting for a much smaller share of transactions.

Based on those shares, the average TRON payout was approximately 6.2 times larger than the average BNB Smart Chain payout during the period. The networks served different payout patterns: TRON carried more value, while BNB Smart Chain handled far more individual transfers.

Ethereum ranked third by volume at 18.84% and represented 7.42% of transactions. Bitcoin accounted for 6.68% of volume and 2.60% of transactions, while Solana represented 3.08% of volume and 3.86% of transactions.

The data suggests a practical framework for matching the network to the payout flow:

The data offers a starting point, not a universal network recommendation.

When Speed Matters, Solana Leads

Solana led on speed with an average payout time of 1:45. Bitcoin followed at 2:53, ahead of TRON at 3:08 and BNB Smart Chain at 3:13. Ethereum recorded the longest average at 5:56.

The gap between the fastest and slowest networks was 4 minutes and 11 seconds. Every network in the comparison still averaged less than six minutes, while TRON and BNB Smart Chain were separated by only five seconds.

The fastest network was not the most widely used. That points to a broader principle: crypto infrastructure should be evaluated across the full movement of funds, not by a single headline metric.

Kate Lifshits, Commercial Director at NOWPayments, applies the same data-first approach in Crypto That Works for Business, her Cryptopolitan series on the commercial impact of crypto payments. The first column, the 22% Sales Boost Hiding in Your Crypto Checkout, examined checkout performance; future editions will cover other points where payment infrastructure affects revenue, costs, and growth.

“The useful question is not which network tops a leaderboard. It is what a specific payout flow needs to optimize: value, frequency, speed, or cost,” said Kate Lifshits, Commercial Director at NOWPayments.

When Cost Matters, The Best Route May Not Be a Blockchain Network

When minimizing payout costs is the priority, comparing blockchain networks may be the wrong place to start.

NOWPayments allows businesses to send payouts to ChangeNOW Pro wallets with no network or service fees within the ecosystem. Creator Andy Tries Coding publicly tested the route and reported receiving a fee-free payout in under five seconds.

Recipients are identified by email and confirm the transfer before funds move, so businesses do not need to collect wallet addresses at the beginning of the payout process. An interactive guide walks through the process from payout creation to recipient access.

The takeaway is simple: define the payout flow first, then select the network or route. Value, frequency, speed, and cost will not point every business to the same answer.

About NOWPayments

NOWPayments is a crypto business ecosystem designed to help companies accept payments, automate mass payouts, manage stablecoin treasury, and scale global digital asset operations through a single infrastructure. The platform supports more than 350 cryptocurrencies, over 30 stablecoins, flexible settlement options, and enterprise-grade APIs.

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The design behind the Solana logoSolana, a blockchain platform known for its high throughput and low transaction costs, uses a logo inspired by 1980s technology aesthetics. Both Solana Labs and the Solana Foundation utilize this visual identity across their communications.

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Solana’s branding highlights: “The three stacked parallelograms convey a sense of speed while celebrating the concept of building.”

The logo’s angular shapes, combined with the gradient from purple to green, give Solana a unique visual marker that sets it apart from competitors in the industry. These design elements have become synonymous with the broader Solana ecosystem, featuring across the network’s digital assets and marketing materials.

Color palette and branding assetsThe official Solana colors are Solana Purple (#9945FF) and Solana Green (#14F195). These two colors, often combined in a gradient, are prevalent in logos, websites, and various promotional visuals associated with the platform. The color gradient provides a distinct look that reinforces Solana’s brand presence.

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The history of Solana’s nameSolana was originally named Loom during its development phase. The project was built around the novel Proof-of-History consensus mechanism, aimed at improving blockchain scalability.

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Solana Price Hits January HighSOL climbed from around $110.69 to $119, breaking above the $112.50 resistance level. The move triggered stop-loss orders and fresh buying, while short traders rushed to close losing positions, adding more pressure on the upside.

More than $33.70 million in SOL positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours. Shorts made up $30.42 million, or nearly 90% of total liquidations. SOL briefly touched $119 before pulling back toward the $116 area.

The rally was backed by stronger activity in the futures market. SOL futures volume jumped 89% to $13.33 billion, while open interest rose 9.10% to $7.28 billion.

At the same time, institutional demand has remained strong. Solana ETFs have recorded 12 straight weeks of inflows, with cumulative inflows above $1.4 billion. 

Solana Cup-and-Handle Pattern Hints at 106% RallyFollowing the recent rally, well-known trader Peter Brandt has pointed to a possible five-year cup-and-handle pattern on SOL’s weekly chart. The cup runs from the 2021 peak to the 2022 market low, followed by a long consolidation that may have formed the handle.

The pattern faces major resistance around $240. A sustained breakout above the $240 zone would be needed to confirm the setup. From the current level near $116, a move to $240 would mean roughly 106% upside.

However, the sharp market rise could also lead short-term traders to lock in profits. On the downside, $80–$85 remains the key support zone. A break below this area could weaken the cup-and-handle setup. 

Meanwhile, the ADX near 20 shows that SOL still lacks a strong trend, while the falling ATR points to lower volatility and continued price compression.

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What 0G actually built 0G’s core pitch is providing infrastructure for decentralized AI. Its tech stack covers data availability, storage, compute, and settlement, all running on an EVM-compatible chain called 0G Chain.

The mainnet, dubbed Aristotle, launched on September 21, 2025. The network reports roughly 11,000 transactions per second per shard with sub-second finality.

The wrapped version of the token, called W0G, is what actually lives on the external networks. Each deployment has its own contract address, with the Solana version using the SPL token standard at 9 decimals.

Cross-chain operations are powered by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, better known as CCIP.

Why Robinhood Chain matters here The inclusion of Robinhood Chain is arguably the most interesting part of this expansion. Robinhood Chain launched on July 1, 2026, and has already shown periods exceeding $1M in fees alongside substantial DEX volume.

Robinhood Chain has positioned itself as a hub for tokenized real-world assets.

Ethereum and Solana are obvious choices for any token looking to maximize reach. Ethereum remains the largest DeFi ecosystem by total value locked, while Solana has become the go-to chain for retail trading activity. Base, Coinbase’s Layer-2, rounds out the selection with its growing user base and tight integration with one of the largest US exchanges.

The bigger 0G roadmap On September 21, 2026, the project announced ComFi, a finance layer specifically designed for AI computation, purpose-built for buying and selling GPU time, model training resources, and inference capacity.

Alongside ComFi, 0G unveiled Ascend, a liquid staking product that eliminates the trade-off between earning staking rewards and maintaining liquidity for 0G holders.

The modular architecture underlying 0G separates data availability, storage, and compute into distinct layers.

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ZetaChain holders approve plan to wind down L1, move ZETA to Solana

ZetaChain community members have overwhelmingly approved a proposal to discontinue the project’s independent Layer 1 blockchain and move the native ZETA token to the Solana ecosystem. The governance vote, referenced as Proposal 68, received 99.4% support with 58% voter participation, surpassing the 40% quorum threshold required for approval.

ZetaChain is a blockchain project originally designed to provide cross-chain interoperability and raised $27 million in 2023 for its development efforts. The recent governance outcome marks a significant shift away from maintaining its own blockchain, with resources redirected toward a specialized privacy-focused artificial intelligence platform known as Anuma.

The decision follows a community vote in which token holders supported migrating ZETA from a native asset on ZetaChain to an SPL token on Solana. This move aims to leverage Solana’s established speed, active liquidity, and growing infrastructure for AI and agent-based applications.

A statement from ZetaChain’s governance channels highlighted, “Solana’s speed, liquidity, and AI agent infrastructure allow the team to focus on expanding Anuma, the private AI platform now serving over 300,000 users.”

Solana’s advanced infrastructure presents a compelling environment for projects prioritizing scalability and AI integration, according to ZetaChain leadership.

Migration process and next stepsUnder the approved plan, current ZETA holders will receive new tokens on Solana in a direct 1:1 conversion, preserving both the ZETA ticker and total supply cap. Token vesting schedules established on the existing network will transfer to Solana intact.

The current governance approval does not cover ZETA tokens on networks like Ethereum or BNB Chain and is focused exclusively on ZetaChain’s native Layer 1 deployment.

Implementation of the migration will not be immediate. A second governance vote is required to determine the block height for snapshotting user balances, set a final shutdown block, and outline procedures for users to claim their migrated tokens on Solana. ZetaChain representatives stated this secondary vote will occur after major cryptocurrency exchanges commit to handling the transition technically.

Staking functionality on ZetaChain will remain available during the interim. The development team has not yet provided information about staking or rewards mechanisms after ZETA’s migration to Solana.

AttributeZetaChain (Current)Solana (Post-Migration)Token StandardNative (ZetaChain L1)SPL (Solana)Supply CapUnchangedUnchangedStaking AvailabilityOperationalTo be determinedValidation NetworkZetaChain ValidatorsSolana ValidatorsFocus shifts to Anuma AI platformFollowing the decision to wind down its independent blockchain, ZetaChain will concentrate on expanding Anuma, its privacy-oriented multi-model AI application. Launched in February, Anuma now has over 300,000 users and processes more than one million requests across 35 diverse AI models. The platform applies encrypted memory technology for secure interaction continuity.

Within Anuma, ZETA tokens are used to stake for service credits, granting users access to its AI-driven capabilities. This functional utility will continue on Solana, aligning with the platform’s aim to fuse privacy, AI, and decentralized infrastructure.

The ZetaChain team cited the ongoing maintenance demands of its Cosmos SDK-based network as a factor in its decision. Sustaining an independent blockchain requires intensive coordination among validators for upgrades and security, which weighed against refocusing development efforts.

Once the migration is complete, Solana’s validator infrastructure will secure the ZETA token, supplanting ZetaChain’s previous validator set. According to ZetaChain, the benefits expected from Solana’s high-speed processing and low fees will be optimal for its evolving AI and privacy roadmap.

The Layer 1 network and staking platform will remain online while the community waits for additional guidance on migration logistics.

Mini dictionary: Anuma – Anuma is a privacy-centric multi-model artificial intelligence platform integrated with encrypted memory that allows users to interact continuously with different AI models, staking ZETA tokens for service access.

TLDR Solana’s target slot time dropped to 250 milliseconds on September 18, 2026, at epoch 1037. Early data from a 60-minute sample showed slots landing at about 266ms, with a 0.05% skip rate. A draft proposal would cut per-slot compute limits as the network moves toward a possible 200ms slot time. Leader handoff windows shrink from one second to 800 milliseconds under the proposed 200ms setting. An August routing failure at hosting provider TeraSwitch knocked out reachability for 28.83% of network stake for about 33 minutes. Solana’s network now runs on a 250-millisecond target slot time. A slot is the window a validator gets to produce a block, so the shorter interval gives users more frequent chances for transactions to land.

The change took effect at epoch 1037 on September 18, 2026, according to the Solana engineering changelog. Solana Compass placed the exact transition around 05:06 UTC that day.

A sample taken on September 20 covered 60 one-minute windows. It found slots landing at roughly 266 milliseconds on average. Epoch 1037 skipped about 0.05% of its scheduled slots.

A Tighter Compute Budget A draft design called SIMD-0525 would take the next step down to 200 milliseconds. That proposal also lowers the per-slot compute budget.

At 250ms, the budget sits at 62.5 million compute units. At 200ms, it would drop to 50 million. The network’s overall ceiling stays near 250 million compute units per second in both cases.

This means blocks would arrive more often but each would carry less permitted work. Actual transaction throughput still depends on demand and how leaders fill available blockspace.

Handoffs, Geography and Infrastructure The four-slot leader window stays fixed under the new design. That gives each leader one second at 250ms and 800 milliseconds at 200ms to receive traffic and produce blocks.

Geography affects that window. A Solana Foundation analysis found a median first-slot delay of about 28 milliseconds when consecutive leaders sat less than 500 kilometers apart.

That delay grew to about 122 milliseconds when leaders were more than 8,000 kilometers apart. That figure equals 61% of a 200ms target slot.

Engineers are testing two fixes. Agave developers are building forwarding methods that send transactions ahead when they might miss their intended leader.

Client teams are also testing block and transaction execution against shared conformance standards. The repair-defer threshold, meanwhile, stays at 250ms even under the 200ms proposal.

A separate event in August showed how infrastructure concentration can affect the network. On August 12, a routing failure at hosting provider TeraSwitch caused 12 sites to lose reachability.

Solana Compass measured 28.83% of network stake as delinquent for about 33 minutes during that incident. The Solana Foundation said blocks kept landing throughout.

Data from September 7 put Solana’s Nakamoto coefficient at 18, with the largest single validator holding about 4% of active stake. TeraSwitch hosted 22.1% of active stake on that date, down from a reported 38% the prior year.

Client software is also concentrated. A September 20 query found about 87.4% of stake running 4.x client versions, with smaller shares on 0.x and 26.x versions.

The 200ms feature had no confirmed activation date as of September 20, 2026. Solana’s official documentation says further slot-time cuts depend on sustained network performance.

A separate upgrade called Alpenglow targets roughly 150ms transaction finality on a different timeline, with planning windows ranging from the third quarter of 2026 to an October Agave 4.3 release. The 200ms slot-time decision will rely on continued measurement of skip rates, leader handoffs and client performance across the network’s infrastructure providers.

TLDR SOL is trading near $108.79, down about 3.47% over the past 24 hours after pulling back from $112.39. A market structure break above $96 has shifted the technical setup toward a bullish recovery scenario. Solana is testing weekly VWAP resistance around $115, with a close above this level seen as a key confirmation signal. Daily active stablecoin addresses on Solana hit roughly 888,000 in September, up 269% from a year earlier. A break above $115 could open the path to $125 and then $140-$145, while losing $96 would expose $80-$90. Solana price is trading around $108.79 as of September 20, down about 3.47% over the past 24 hours. The pullback came after SOL touched $112.39 and is now testing short-term support near $107.50.

Traders are watching whether buyers can hold this level or whether a deeper correction is ahead. The $112-$115 zone remains the main resistance standing in the way of further gains.

Solana Price on CoinGecko Solana has broken its previous bearish market structure by moving above a former lower high near $96. This shift suggests buyers are starting to take back control after the earlier decline.

Chart analyst HK pointed out that SOL is now trading above its former breakout level, with a possible retest of the $80-$96 demand zone before another push higher. Holding that region would keep the bullish structure intact.

The next resistance cluster sits between $125 and $145, an area where past selling pressure has appeared. A move into this zone would support the case for a longer-term reversal.

Weekly VWAP Resistance Comes Into Focus Solana is also testing a weekly VWAP resistance level. Analyst DocXBT shared a chart showing SOL near $112.91, just under the $115.58 resistance line where the upper VWAP band currently sits.

Price has recovered from the $60-$80 range and is now pressing against the descending upper band. A weekly close above $115 would strengthen the case for a broader trend change.

If SOL is rejected at this resistance again, the price could fall back toward the $80-$90 demand zone. For now, the recovery is intact but not yet confirmed on higher timeframes.

On-Chain Activity Hits a Record High Solana’s network usage is also climbing. According to data shared by Solana, daily active stablecoin addresses reached about 888,000 in September, up 269% from 333,000 a year earlier.

This growth adds a fundamental backdrop to the technical recovery, though it does not guarantee a price move on its own. SOL still needs to clear resistance near $115 to convert this activity into sustained buying pressure.

On the short-term chart, immediate support sits at $107-$108. Below that, $102-$104 and $97-$100 mark the next levels tied to the prior consolidation range.

Key resistance remains at $112-$114. A move above this zone would bring the recent high back into play and support the case for further upside.

If SOL holds $100-$105 and clears $115, the next targets become $125 and then the $140-$145 supply zone. A break below $96 would shift focus toward the $80-$90 demand region instead.

As of the latest update, Solana remains inside the $100-$115 range, with the next move likely to be decided by whether buyers can defend current support levels.

Solana (SOL) is currently trading around $108.79 after a 3.47% decline in the last 24 hours, retreating from an intraday high of $112.39. The correction places SOL near short-term support at $107.50, with traders closely monitoring whether buyers can maintain control or if the decline will deepen.

Key bullish breakout and technical setupSOL recently broke through a significant technical level when its price moved above $96, erasing a previous lower high and signaling a potential shift toward a bullish trend. Technical analysts suggest that this move marks the end of the prior bearish market structure, opening the door for further recovery.

Market analyst HK indicated that Solana is now positioned above its old breakout zone, with the possibility of testing the $80 to $96 support region before any continued upward movement. Maintaining price action above this range would reinforce the new bullish setup.

HK noted that SOL marked a decisive market structure break, turning its technical outlook to bullish. Current dips are viewed as potential buying opportunities, as long as Solana holds above the critical demand zone.

The next resistance is clustered between $125 and $145, a region that previously saw increased selling. A successful move past the $115 barrier could trigger a push toward these higher targets and potentially support a sustained reversal in sentiment.

If current levels falter, focus may shift to the lower support band around $80 to $90, where buyers have historically entered the market.

Mini dictionary: Market structure break refers to a technical shift on a chart when price action moves past previous highs or lows, signaling a potential trend reversal or acceleration.

Weekly VWAP resistance and price targetsSolana is facing significant resistance at the weekly VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) level, currently near $115.58. Analyst DocXBT showed that SOL recently approached $112.91, just below this upper boundary, which has acted as a technical ceiling following the asset’s recovery from the $60 to $80 range.

A confirmed weekly close above the $115 VWAP resistance would bolster the case for a trend reversal on higher timeframes. If the price fails to break this level, analysts see a risk of retreating to the $80 to $90 support zone. Until a breakout occurs, the recovery remains tentative.

DocXBT highlighted that Solana’s 365-day rolling VWAP and major support/resistance levels are converging, representing a critical hurdle for the ongoing rally.

Key LevelSupport/ResistanceImplication$80 – $96SupportPotential bounce zone if correction deepens$112 – $115ResistanceBreakout could validate bullish reversal$125 – $145ResistanceMain target if above $115 confirmedNetwork activity and next movesOn-chain activity is also climbing, providing additional context for the technical setup. Solana reported daily active stablecoin addresses reached 888,000 in September, marking a 269% increase from 333,000 a year ago. This rising network usage may strengthen the bullish outlook if price levels align.

Despite the surge in usage, technical levels remain in focus. Immediate support is at $107 to $108, with further layers at $102 to $104 and $97 to $100. The next resistance zone at $112 to $114 must be cleared for upside momentum to resume.

If SOL can hold support above $100 and close above $115, attention will shift toward $125 and then the $140 to $145 supply zone. A close below $96, however, could put renewed pressure on the $80 to $90 area.

As of the latest price action, Solana continues to fluctuate within the $100 to $115 range, with upcoming sessions likely to decide the direction of the next major move.

The global crypto market has started the week on a strong note, with total market cap rising around 5% to $2.93 trillion. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are all posting sharp gains as buying pressure returns.

Overall sentiment is also strong, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 76, showing high risk greed among traders.

So, why is the crypto market rallying today?

Oil Prices Slide as Trump Calls Off Houthi StrikesOne of the main reasons behind today’s crypto rally is the sharp drop in oil prices. Brent crude fell 2.80% to around $101 a barrel, easing fears of higher inflation pressure.

The decline came after U.S. President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen at the last minute. The Pentagon had earlier prepared for the operation after a request from the Saudi crown prince, but the strikes were cancelled before they began.

Trump decided not to launch U.S. strikes on the Houthis in Yemen, reversing course after the Pentagon had already prepared for the operation.

After Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged him to intervene, Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare airstrikes. But by Sunday, he… pic.twitter.com/1LqNwSzTwS

— Clash Report (@clashreport) September 21, 2026 Following the decision, Yemen’s Houthis said they would not attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. The statement further reduced concerns about a wider conflict that could disrupt oil supplies.

Short Liquidations Add Fuel to the Crypto RallyAnother major reason behind today’s crypto rally is the wave of short liquidations. Over the past 24 hours, 115,490 traders were liquidated, with total liquidations reaching $769.80 million. Short positions accounted for an 85% share of the losses, around $647 million.

Bitcoin led the liquidations with $421.5 million, while Ethereum followed with $180.31 million. In the latest hour alone, liquidations reached $634.62 million, with about 84% coming from short positions.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana SurgeFollowing the surge, Bitcoin climbed to $85,000, its highest level since January, gaining 5.57%. 

Ethereum also jumped 5.80% to $2,720, while XRP surged 8.58% to $1.49. Solana followed with a 7.55% gain, reaching $116.26.

Are Altcoins Outperforming Bitcoin?Bitcoin dominance has risen slightly to 58.94%, while the CMC Altcoin Season Index stands at 51/100. The index has climbed 35% over the past week, showing stronger interest in altcoins, although it remains below 75.

As Bitcoin led, capital rotated into higher-beta altcoins. Tokens like NEAR Protocol have gained around 20%, while TAO, SUI, AVAX, HBAR, and ADA have all risen more than 10%.

The rally now faces another test with the U.S. PCE inflation report due September 26. Continued weakness in oil prices could support crypto if it helps ease inflation concerns.

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Market Structure Signals Bullish Reversal PotentialAfter rebounding from recent lows, Solana has broken its prior bearish pattern on the higher-timeframe chart. Moving above the previous lower high at $96 is considered an encouraging development by traders, as it signals that buying interest is challenging the earlier downward trend.

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Weekly VWAP Resistance and Short-Term TrendsSolana is fast approaching a critical weekly VWAP resistance around $115 after its recent rally. Technical analysis points to a convergence near $112.91, with the horizontal resistance band clustered at approximately $115.58.

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Key Support Zones and Technical LevelsSOL’s latest correction has brought it down from $112 to the current $108.79, placing immediate focus on whether buyers can sustain the recent advance. The price remains above the earlier structure break at $96, keeping the broader recovery in play.

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On-Chain Momentum and Meme Token ActivitySolana’s network fundamentals have been strengthening, especially with a surge in stablecoin activity. The project’s official update reported daily active stablecoin addresses reached approximately 888,000 in September, representing a 269% rise from 333,000 a year earlier.

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Daily active stablecoin addresses on Solana’ve surged to 888,000, up significantly from last year, contributing to an improved on-chain landscape. Still, whether this growth can be matched by sustained market demand remains in focus as SOL tests major resistance levels.

Short-Term Technical Analysis and OutlookSolana faces early support at $107-$108 following its pullback from the $113-$114 zone. Remaining above this area could help stabilize price action, while breaking below may expose $102-$104 as the next defensive region. Crucial resistance remains fixed at $112-$114; reclaiming this could signal renewed upward momentum.

Overall, while Solana displays promising signs of recovery, bulls must defend key support levels and surpass resistance to validate a longer-term trend reversal. If the price fails to recover above $115 and loses nearby support, the focus could shift back to lower demand regions, potentially undermining the current bullish narrative.

Is Solana at the center of strong October momentum?

Technically speaking, SOL is leading the pack among large-cap altcoins with a 9% weekly gain, surging to as high as $114 and breaking above key resistance. The SOL/ETH ratio is also up 4%, signaling stronger relative demand for Solana versus Ethereum as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000.

The timing is key. As the chart below shows, TOTAL3 has moved back above $800 billion for the first time in more than eight months, while 70% of Binance-listed altcoins are now above their 200-day moving average.

After nearly a year of grinding weakness, this shows altcoin momentum is spreading, with capital rotating back toward alternative assets.

Source: CryptoQuant Naturally, the question becomes: Is SOL just riding the rotation, or is there a “SOL-specific” catalyst?

The technical setup suggests the latter with increased relative demand. The SOL/BTC ratio is up more than 4%, as Solana dominance broke above 2.3%, just as Bitcoin dominance struggles near 60%.

This implies that Solana [SOL] is not just riding the rotation of the broader altcoin market but is attracting relative demand as capital rotates away from Bitcoin.

More importantly, another setup is beginning to take shape underneath. The key question now is whether Solana’s current setup will be able to hold in order to turn the base into a breakout heading into October.

Solana gains an edge as Bitcoin’s dominance stalls As an L1, Solana’s rising dominance could be more than just rotational flows. 

The institutional data adds weight to this setup. According to SoSoValue, the U.S. Spot Solana ETFs recorded $47.62 million in net inflows on the 18th of September, with the entire inflow coming through the BSOL ETF.

This suggests the move is being supported by fresh demand not just than just a rotation from other altcoins.

Notably, here’s where the chart below comes into play. According to Blockworks data, the Solana network achieved an all-time high in terms of on-chain activity, which reached 5.2 billion non-vote transactions in August.

This activity increased by 19% compared to the previous record set in July. In addition, memecoin-related activity was also a significant contributor, with a weekly Spot volume amounting to $5.2 billion, which is the highest since November 2025.

Source: Blockworks In essence, the overall technical setup looks increasingly compelling for Solana. 

With growing dominance, stronger relative performance, new institutional inflows, and record network activity, it’s clear the altcoin is gaining strength beyond the broader altcoin rotation.

In turn, this provides SOL with significant fuel to extend its 9%+ weekly rally and potentially lead the broader market into October.

Final Summary Solana is gaining strength as altcoin momentum returns. Strong demand and record network activity could push SOL higher into October.

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ZetaChain’s community vote on migrating its ZETA token to Solana was heading toward approval on September 20, with 99.4% of participating votes supporting Proposal 68 ahead of the ballot’s 14:58 UTC close. The proposal, published on the project’s official blog on September 17, would make ZETA a native SPL token on Solana and eventually wind down ZetaChain’s own Layer 1 network. The move would also carry the team’s private artificial intelligence application onto the same chain.

What the Migration Proposes Under Proposal 68, ZETA would convert to Solana at a 1:1 ratio while keeping its ticker and total supply unchanged, with no new tokens created. The project said existing vesting schedules would continue on their original dates and that each holder would receive an equivalent balance on Solana, including locked and staked positions and Anuma credits. One technical adjustment involves decimals: native ZETA uses eighteen decimal places, while the proposed Solana token would use nine, with amounts below the supported precision rounded down. ZETA already issued on Ethereum and BNB Chain sits outside the proposal’s scope. ZetaChain also ruled out wrapping the Solana asset against tokens locked permanently on its own chain, arguing a bridge would depend on a network it plans to retire.

Vote Nears Close With Overwhelming Support ZetaHub’s live governance tally showed 58% participation, clearing the 40% quorum requirement, with 0.3% voting against and 0.3% abstaining. Voting began September 17 and runs for 72 hours, closing at 14:58 UTC on September 20. A passing result does not itself move ZETA or halt the network: it only authorizes core contributors to prepare a second proposal containing the migration mechanism, snapshot height, exchange arrangements and L1 halt schedule. The team said validators would keep validating and users could keep staking until that later vote passes, and that core contributors would first coordinate swap procedures with exchanges that list ZETA.

Anuma Moves With the Token The migration reaches beyond ZETA. ZetaChain’s private AI application Anuma, which the project says has passed 300,000 users, and its Private Memory Layer would move to Solana alongside the token. ZetaChain framed the shift around cost, saying running its own Cosmos-based Layer 1 no longer helps it build private AI, and pointed to Solana’s sub-second, sub-cent settlement for agent-scale activity. Users lock ZETA inside Anuma to receive credits spent on AI usage. The company described Anuma’s privacy features as descriptions of the app’s design, and said the shape of staking after migration remains under active exploration.

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