Solana price soared to new heights, driven by WIF token frenzy
Solana, the altcoin darling, soared to new heights driven by the frenetic trading activity surrounding the meme-inspired token, Dogwifhat (WIF). The surge marked a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency, cementing its position amidst a broader market rally.
In the past 24 hours, Solana witnessed a staggering 13.3% increase, catapulting from $108 to a fresh yearly peak of $124.17. This surge was largely attributed to the fervent demand for Dogwifhat (WIF), a Solana-based memecoin, which witnessed a remarkable 55% surge from $0.52 on February 27 to $0.82 at the time of reporting.
WIF claims a surge of over 50,000%, yet still lags behind its all-time high by a staggering 52%
Launched on December 14 last year, WIF captured the imagination of traders with its whimsical depiction of a developer's dog sporting a knitted hat. Since its inception, WIF has experienced an astronomical surge, boasting gains exceeding 50,000%.
Despite this meteoric rise, Solana still lags behind its all-time high of $259.62, set on November 6, 2021, by a staggering 52%.
BNB and Dogecoin surged, with spot Bitcoin leading the market with a notable uptrend
Solana wasn't the sole cryptocurrency basking in the limelight. Binance's BNB token and Dogecoin also hit new 2024 highs, reaching $427 and $0.12 respectively, approximately two hours prior to Solana's surge.
Bitcoin maintained its dominance, leading the market with a notable uptrend, propelled by institutional inflows into recently approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The approval of these ETFs on January 11 injected fresh vigor into Bitcoin, with the ten ETFs collectively amassing a record-breaking $7.7 billion in volume on February 28.
Ethereum breaks through 2024 highs, with spot ETFs expected to act as growth catalysts
Ethereum, too, witnessed a surge, hitting its highest price of 2024 at $3,492 on February 28. Market analysts are eyeing the forthcoming Ethereum spot ETF as a potential catalyst for further growth, drawing parallels with Bitcoin's trajectory following the approval of its ETF products.