Positioning for the Next SOL Catalyst
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Solana network weekly DApp revenue, USD. Source: DefiLlamaFor SOL to regain strong momentum, it may need catalysts beyond memecoins — such as AI infrastructure projects or prediction market growth. Investors looking to make money from a potential recovery can position early in sectors building real utility on Solana rather than speculative launches. Identifying protocols with consistent revenue, strong developer activity, and institutional partnerships may offer asymmetric upside if the broader narrative shifts.
Finally, risk control is essential. With futures open interest down significantly and market sentiment fragile, protective stop-losses and portfolio diversification remain key. Whether trading short-term volatility or building a long-term position, disciplined strategy — not hype — will likely determine profitability in Solana’s current environment.
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when memecoins are carrying revenue, that’s usually not a sustainable base layer thesis.