After a solid rally earlier this week, the broader crypto market has paused for a while, however, Solana (SOL) continues its upward momentum with 10% gains for the second consecutive day. The daily trading volume for Solana has crossed $7 billion while the Solana price is up by 30% on the weekly charts. Interestingly, market analysts are expecting a Solana price rally to $200 in this month of March.

Solana DeFi Ecosystem Sees Strong Growth

Marginfi, a leading lending protocol on the Solana blockchain, has revealed the upcoming launch of YBX, an over-collateralized stablecoin. Liquidity-collateralized tokens will support YBX, backed by prominent Solana assets including jitoSOL, mSOL, bSOL, and LST. Also, the stablecoin will debut on the mainnet in the latter half of March.

$YBX is minted against Liquidity-Staking Tokens (LSTs) on the Marginfi platform. Notably, the staking yield generated from these LSTs will be redirected to $YBX holders, thus facilitating a process where $YBX accrues value against the USD with each epoch completed by Solana.

This mechanism enables minters to optimize their borrowing strategies, providing stable exposure below borrow rates. Moreover, holders of $YBX now have access to a diversified, yielding, and decentralized alternative to traditional stablecoins like USDC or USDT on the Solana blockchain. This introduction reflects Marginfi’s commitment to fostering innovation and providing value-added solutions within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

Also, Marginfi’s total value locked (TVL) currently stands at an impressive $580 million, cementing its position as the third-largest TVL protocol operating on the Solana network. This announcement marks a significant development in the Solana ecosystem, offering users a new stablecoin option backed by a diverse array of assets.

SOL Price Action

Solana’s market witnessed increased activity following a period of consolidation, where it traded within a tight range of $100 to $110 for about a week. This momentum prompted a breakout above the resistance level. Despite a brief correction of 5.85%, bullish sentiment swiftly regained momentum, driving the price up by 13%. As a result, Solana entered a bullish phase, breaking through the $125 resistance level. Analysts expect the Solana price rally to continue to $200 this month.

The recent surge in Solana’s price comes amid the excitement surrounding the Dogwifhat (WIF) meme coin, a token based on the Solana network. This frenzy resulted in a 50% increase in the meme coin’s price, rising from $0.52 on February 27 to $0.79. Since its introduction on December 14, 2023, WIF has experienced a staggering surge of over 374%.

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