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View ChartThe real-time price of Solana today is C$119.56(SOL/CAD), with a market capitalization of C$67.97B CAD. The 24-hour trading volume is C$3.97B CAD. The price of SOL to CAD updates in real time. Over the past 24 hours, Solana has changed by -1.54%, with a circulating supply of 567.40M.
Buy SolanaSolana as an innovative blockchain platform that supports scalable and decentralized applications. It was developed by Solana Labs, founded by Anatoly Yakovenko, and is governed by the Solana Foundation. Solana’s dual consensus mechanism of proof-of-stake and proof-of-history allows for high transaction throughput. It has transaction speed and cost advantages over competitors like Ethereum.
Solana’s unique use of the proof-of-history (PoH) mechanism sets it apart from other blockchains and enhances transaction speed and efficiency. It has achieved a competitive edge over Ethereum, particularly in transaction speed and lower fees, which makes it appealing for developers and users of decentralized applications.
Thanks to its innovative design, Solana has the advantage of large potential scalability, with theoretical limits far exceeding current standard transaction throughput. Solana’s growing market capitalization makes it among the largest cryptocurrencies, reflecting its increasing influence in the crypto space. It’s important for investors to monitor market changes and advancements in competing blockchains like Ethereum so that they can make fully informed investment decisions.
Solana is best known as a competitor to Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain project by market capitalization. Like Ethereum, Solana offers a way to build decentralized applications, which are similar to normal apps like Twitter and Robinhood, but with the help of blockchains, they strip away intermediaries.
Solana aims to fix the scalability issues with what it claims is an improved underlying infrastructure that offers faster and cheaper transactions.
Solana also uses proof-of-stake, a popular consensus mechanism that’s supposed to be more eco-friendly than Solana’s proof-of-work method. “Validators,” tasked with ensuring transactions are valid, are chosen based on how many SOL tokens they own
The Solana protocol is intended to serve both small-time users and enterprise customers alike. One of Solana’s main promises to customers is that they will not be surprised by increased fees and taxes. The protocol is designed in such a way as to have low transaction costs while still guaranteeing scalability and fast processing.
Solana has received much praise for its speed and performance, and has even been tipped as a rival that can compare to Ethereum and challenge the dominant smart contract platform. However, the network has been plagued by repeated outages that have impaired its price and aspirations to be the “Visa of crypto.” Furthermore, its ecosystem is accused of favoring venture capital investors with unfair tokenomics.
This has led to a retrace in the price of SOL as of February 2022, and more short-term bearish price action cannot be ruled out. However, in the long run, Solana should appreciate thanks to strong support from exchanges like FTX.
The easiest way to buy Solana is through a crypto exchange like BTCC. BTCC makes purchasing Solana easy and accessible whether you use fiat currency or crypto. Trusted by over 9.1 million investors across 100 countries, BTCC is dedicated to offering excellent crypto trading service for all trades. If you’re ready to dive in and make your first Solana purchase, register with BTCC today.
Solana's price is increasing due to demand outstripping supply, driven by widespread adoption, positive news, and investor optimism. For in-depth analysis, visit our BTCC Academy.
Solana(SOL) has historically grown over time but is volatile. Investment decision should be made based on risk tolerance and long-term strategy.
Predicting the exact timing of a Solana crash is impossible, as the market is affected by a complex mix of global economics, regulation, and investor sentiment.
For a long-term investor, understanding this cyclical nature is more valuable than trying to time the next crash. Also visit the BTCC Academy section for technical and marketing information.
The Solana All-Time Low (ATL) price was 0.505193636791, which was recorded on 2020-05-11 19:45. This stands as the lowest price for Solana(SOL) on record.
The Solana All-Time High (ATH) was C$402.47, which was recorded on 2025-01-19 11:15. This represents the highest price Solana has ever reached. Please note that this is a historical record, and the live price fluctuates constantly. We recommend monitoring the live SOL price for the most up-to-date information.
Solana(SOL) currently records a circulating supply of 567.40M, with its maximum supply capped at ∞.
The current market cap of Solana(SOL) is C$67.97B. A cryptocurrency's market cap refers to its total circulating supply multiplied by its current price.
Solana's 24h trading volume is C$3.97B, representing the total value of all Solana(SOL) bought and sold across exchanges over the past 24 hours.
The current Solana price is C$119.56. As the SOL price fluctuates constantly, BTCC offers real-time SOL to USD prices that can be accessed at the top of our crypto price page.
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