š Solana-Powered DeFi Stock Skyrockets 34% in a Week ā Hereās Why
Solana's latest strategic acquisition sends DeFi development stocks into orbitāproof that even in a bear market, money finds its way to the right blockchain.
The Catalyst: A single Solana wallet move triggers Wall Street's algo-traders to pile into niche DeFi equities. Who needs fundamentals when you've got momentum?
Behind the Surge: The 34% weekly gain mirrors Solana's own resurgenceāturns out institutional money still chases scalability narratives, especially when ETH gas fees hit 'absurd' territory.
Cynical Take: TradFi investors finally discovering DeFi yields is like watching boomers learn memesāpainfully late but hilarious when they FOMO in at the top.
Source: Google Finance
The new purchase is one of the components of the overall treasury strategy of the company. In April, DeFi Development Corp announced a $1 billion plan to invest in Solana. Though an earlier SEC filing was withdrawn in June after the firm missed a report deadline, the firm seems to be in full steam.
On Wednesday, the company announced plans to raise $112.5 million through private placements, with the deal expected to close Monday. It plans to use $75.6 million for a prepaid forward stock purchase and the rest for corporate purposes, including buying more SOL.
Investors seem optimistic despite weak Q1 numbers, where net revenue dropped 30% year-over-year. In a July 2 shareholder letter, the company said itās focused on protecting investor capital and riding out market volatility.
From a low of $18.47 on Wednesday to $24 on Thursday night, DFDV stock is now up over 2,733% year-to-date, though still 33% below its May peak of $35.53.
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