TL;DR:
- Quarterly volume: The Solana network recorded $2 trillion in stablecoin transfers during the last analyzed quarter.
- RWA growth: Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) on Solana’s infrastructure multiplied by ten in the recent period.
- Strategic acquisition: SOL Strategies announced the purchase of HoudiniSwap for $18 million to expand its infrastructure.
The Solana outlook growth landscape is strengthening after reporting a massive increase in network usage, driven by stablecoin transfers and asset tokenization. In this regard, Amir Avalliani indicated that the network processed $2 trillion in stablecoin transactions during Q1, consolidating its position as infrastructure for payments and settlements.
.@amiravalliani explains why Solana usage could explode over the next 5 years
“Stablecoin growth has been through the roof. We saw $2T in stablecoin transfers this quarter on Solana, and that’s just going to accelerate.”
“Real world assets on Solana have 10x’d. If you look at… pic.twitter.com/rpbaC0Hhb8
— Solana (@solana) May 8, 2026
The ecosystem’s expansion is not limited to native digital assets, as the adoption of real-world assets (RWA) showed unprecedented acceleration. Data shared by Avalliani suggest that tokenized products, such as bonds and credit funds, increased their presence on the network by a factor of ten. This growth could be linked to the low fees and high processing speed offered by the protocol.
Infrastructure expansion and developer activity
In a move to strengthen the network, the firm SOL Strategies confirmed the acquisition of HoudiniSwap for $18 million. According to the official announcement, the deal includes $8.25 million in cash, a $5.75 million promissory note, and $4 million in stock. This operation seeks to integrate cross-chain exchange capabilities and privacy tools to attract institutional users.
In 2025, HoudiniSwap generated approximately $13 million in revenue, with more than 50% of its volume interacting directly with Solana. The technological integration of this swap aggregator allows for non-custodial transactions across more than 100 networks, which is projected as a catalyst for ecosystem liquidity.
On the other hand, the arrival of new developers is presented as a fundamental pillar for the project’s sustainability. Avalliani noted that a growing number of programmers are choosing to build applications on Solana, which could lead to a greater offering of on-chain financial services in the next three to five years.
Technical analysis and key support levels
Despite robust operational performance, the price of the SOL token faces significant selling pressure in exchange markets. During recent sessions in May 2026, the asset is trading near the $88 support level, having lost the psychological and technical anchor of $110.
The Fibonacci level analysis, plotted from the $238 high to the $110 low, places the current price below the main retracement area. The loss of $110.34 altered the short-term structure, handing market control to sellers. Currently, the asset seeks to consolidate in a support zone located between $85 and $88.
According to current market trends, if this support level fails, traders could see a retracement toward the $75 to $80 range. Conversely, a recovery would require a daily close above the $110.34 resistance to invalidate the immediate bearish trend. Other resistance levels identified by analysts are at $137.68 and $159.14.
Momentum indicators show mixed signals on the daily chart. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands near 59.09, suggesting neutral buying interest, while the MACD shows recovery attempts that have yet to be confirmed by trading volume.
