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FTX Still Has $1 Billion Solana Tokens to Sell

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Updated by Ali Martinez
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In Brief

  • FTX still holds over $1 billion in Solana tokens amid ongoing liquidation efforts post-bankruptcy.
  • 7.06 million staked SOL, worth $945.7 million, remain unsold as prices hover near key technical levels.
  • FTX’s Solana selloff coincides with declining DEX volumes and scrutiny from federal authorities.
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As FTX unwinds its vast Solana (SOL) holdings, reports suggest the bankrupt exchange still has over $1 billion worth of tokens to offload.

This significant number of tokens could pressure Solana’s market valuation, as on-chain data points to declining interest.

Solana Selling Pressure Could Spike as FTX Moves Tokens

According to blockchain analytics firm LookOnChain, FTX and its sister company, Alameda Research, have already unstaked significant portions of their Solana tokens. In the past three months, they unstaked 530,000 SOL, worth approximately $71,000, with monthly averages reaching 176,700 SOL, or $23.5 million.

Despite these transactions, 7.06 million SOL, valued at $945.7 million, remains staked.

FTX’s relationship with Solana was notably strong before the exchange’s collapse in November 2022. Following its downfall, SOL prices plummeted to as low as $8, exacerbating the volatility in the broader crypto market.

FTX has been slowly selling its Solana assets since then, and some of these sales may have taken place over-the-counter (OTC) to minimize price impact.

FTX Solana Wallet
FTX Solana Wallet. Source: SolScan

FTX’s ongoing liquidation of its crypto assets comes amid heightened scrutiny from federal authorities. Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda and former partner of Sam Bankman-Fried, will face sentencing on September 24 for her involvement in the exchange’s collapse. Ellison previously accepted all charges against her as part of a plea deal.

While Solana remains tied to FTX’s liquidation process, the blockchain has seen a decline in on-chain activity. Last week, the ecosystem recorded a six-month low in weekly decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes at $7.7 billion, according to Dune.

This is a sharp contrast to the network’s March volumes, which were 50% higher than Ethereum’s at the time.

Solana DEX Volumes
Solana DEX Volumes. Source: Dune

From a technical perspective, Solana’s price is facing a pivotal moment. After losing its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) support, the price hovers near $127.

Analysts warn that a drop below $126 could lead to further losses, potentially pushing the price toward the $92 to $110 range.

Read more: Solana (SOL) Price Prediction 2024/2025/2030

Solana Price Analysis
Solana Price Analysis. Source: TradingView

As FTX continues to offload its Solana tokens, market participants remain cautious, awaiting the next move in this unfolding chapter of the exchange’s liquidation process.

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Ali Martinez
Ali Martinez is the Global Head of News at BeInCrypto, specializing in market analysis, emerging trends in the crypto industry, Bitcoin’s four-year cycle, and macroeconomic developments. Previously, he covered the altcoins market for Crypto Briefing, CryptoSlate, CCN.com, and NewsBTC. His reporting focused on the ICO boom, Ethereum's evolution, Bitcoin halvings, and network upgrades like hard forks and soft forks, emphasizing the impact on digital asset valuations. At Binance and FXStreet...
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