Nasdaq-Traded DeFi Developer Soars 17% on Bold $2.7M Solana Bet—Wall Street Scrambles to Keep Up
Defiance pays off—again. A publicly traded DeFi firm just flipped traditional finance the bird with a seven-figure crypto move, and shareholders are loving it.
The Solana play shaking Wall Street
While suits debated "crypto winter," this Nasdaq-listed developer dropped $2.7 million on Solana tokens—triggering an instant 17% stock surge. Because nothing says "disruptive" like betting big while bankers hedge.
Institutional FOMO incoming?
The market's reacting like this is 2021 again. One whale-sized purchase, and suddenly everyone remembers blockchain exists. Watch pension funds start "accidentally" buying SOL now.
Final thought: If this keeps up, we might need a new term for "unexpected" crypto rallies that happen every quarter. Just don't call it a pattern—that would require Wall Street to admit they're always late to the party.
DeFi Development Corp. Shares Jump After Solana Investment News
Investors reacted positively to the announcement, with the stock (DFDV) climbing to $23.80 by the close of trading, and rising another 0.8% in after-hours trading to finish at $24, according to Google Finance.
The two-day rally has seen shares jump nearly 30% from Wednesday’s low of $18.47, although the stock remains 33% below its May peak of $35.53. Year-to-date, shares have skyrocketed over 2,700%.
The buying spree comes despite recent financial headwinds for the company.
In its March quarter report, DeFi Development Corp. posted a 30% drop in net revenue and a 15.5% decline in net profit margin compared to the same period last year.
In a July 2 letter to shareholders, management emphasized plans to keep capital flexible and protect investors from short-term liquidation risks, adding that its balance sheet is designed to withstand prolonged market downturns.
News: DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: $DFDV) has purchased 17,760 Solana coins for $2.72 million.
This brings the company’s total Solana holdings to 640,585 $SOL, currently worth around $98.1 million—making it one of the largest public holders of Solana.
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Earlier this week, the company announced plans to raise $112.5 million through private placements, expected to close Monday.
Of the proceeds, $75.6 million will go toward a prepaid forward stock purchase, while the rest will fund general corporate purposes, including further Solana purchases.
Although DeFi Development Corp. withdrew a separate $1 billion Solana investment plan last month following an SEC filing issue, the latest MOVE underscores its continued commitment to expanding its crypto treasury.
Sol Strategies Doubles Down on Solana Treasury
DeFi Development Corp. is not the only firm betting beg on Solana.
Canadian digital asset firm SOL Strategies, already trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange, holds over 420,000 SOL tokens, positioning itself as a significant institutional player in Solana’s ecosystem.
Last month, the firm also filed to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker “STKE” as it ramps up its U.S. expansion.
In its SEC filing, Sol Strategies emphasized its focus on Solana, citing the blockchain’s growing role in asset tokenization and digital infrastructure as key drivers for future growth.
The firm has also secured a $500 million convertible note facility earmarked for acquiring and staking additional SOL, further aligning its treasury strategy with Solana’s staking economy.
As a foreign private issuer, Sol Strategies will continue to follow Canadian governance practices, giving it flexibility compared to U.S. corporate rules.
The firm recently filed a $1 billion shelf prospectus in Canada, aiming to build financial firepower for Solana-focused initiatives.
