The context: Ethereum is currently the second crypto in the sector and its most important ecosystem in decentralized finance (DEFI) and Stuking. Since 2023, however, its competitor Solana has continued to gain ground. This major solana milestone sparked animated discussions on X, raising the following question: is it a turning point for Solana or simply an ephemeral increase? Solana exceeds Ethereum with pretty stoking yields of recent data reveal that 64.86 % of the total Solana offer is currently placed in stations, offering an impressive annual yield (APY) of 8.31 %. On the other hand, Ethereum has only 28.18 % of its Stakée offer, with an APY of 2.98 %. Stoking awards for Solana and Ethereum. Source: Stakingrewards This disparity illustrates well the growing attraction of Solana for investors looking for a passive income via sting. Stoking market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the total number of staked tokens by their current price. Thus, with a price of $ 138.91 per soil at the time of the editorial staff, Solana officially exceeded Ethereum according to this indicator. However, the high STOKAND STAKAND RATIO aroused its share of controversies. Critics, such as Dankrad Feist on X, argue that the absence of Slashing mechanism (or penalties for Validators’ violations) at Solana compromises the economic security of its stuking model. For its part, with its Slashing mechanism, Ethereum offers greater safety despite a lower stuking ratio. “It is very ironic to call it“ Staking ”when there is no slashing. What’s at stake? Solana currently has economic security close to zero, ”shared Dankrad Feist. The increased activity of Crypto whales signals prudence in parallel, the recent movements of “whales” (holders of very important amounts of crypto) have further fueled the interest in Solana. On April 20, 2025, a whale notably destakted 37,803 soil (worth 5.26 million dollars). Likewise, Galaxy Digital withdrew 606,000 Exchanges soil over a period of four days (from April 15 to 19, 2025), to finish with 462,000 soil. In addition, on April 17, 2025, a recent portfolio withdrew around $ 5.15 million in the Binance platform. In the same spirit, Binance whales withdrew more than 370,000 soil tokens worth $ 52.78 million. However, while some whales removed their assets on the ground, other major holders have accumulated. Janover, a listed company in the United States, has notably increased its Solana assets to 163,651.7 soil (worth $ 21.2 million) and has teamed up with Exchange Kraken for Stuking on April 16, 2025. These actions thus signal fairly divergent strategies from various institutional investors and whales, while Solana’s course fluctuates around key levels. Analysis of the soil course: opportunities and challenges at the time of writing this article, soil was negotiated at $ 140.49, up 3.53 % in the last 24 hours. Analysts also emphasize that the $ 129 mark marks a crucial support for the Solana course, while the $ 144 represent the key obstacle to overcome before Solana’s Haussier potential can be made. Crossing this obstacle could thus propel the soil to new heights. The most important support for soil is $ 129. Source: Ali/X conversely, a passage of the course under the support level of $ 129 could trigger an increased sales pressure. The soil nevertheless showed a remarkable recovery, with growth of 14.34 % in last week. Another factor to take into account is the continuous development of the Solana ecosystem. Among these key innovations, there is in particular the Quic data transfer protocol, the combination of proof of history (POH) and proof of stake (POS), and the diversification of Validateurs customers. These elements can thus allow Solana to improve its performance and decentralization. In addition, the launch of the Solang compiler, compatible with Ethereum Solidey, attracted developers of the Ethereum ecosystem. In addition, the next Solana community conference, also called Solana Breakpoint, will start on April 25. Potential key announcements during this event could offer new momentum during the ground. Nevertheless, although the soil has exceeded Ethereum in market capitalization of Staking, Solana still faces major challenges. Ethereum notably benefits from a more mature DEFI ecosystem, greater institutional confidence and reinforced security thanks to its Slashing mechanism. For some, the lower Ethereum storage ratio (28 %) could ultimately be a deliberate strategy aimed at reducing the pressure on the network and guaranteeing the liquidity of the DEFI applications. On the other hand, the higher Solana Staking ratio (65 %) could limit liquidity within its DEFI ecosystem. This thus raises the question of whether Solana can find a balance between stinging and the growth of its decentralized applications. While Solana continues to challenge the domination of Ethereum, the crypto community remains divided. Is Solana’s rise a lasting advance or simply a new wave of media threw? It will take us for more time to determine it. Morality of history: a crypto stake is not a guarantee of safety. Notice of non-responsibility Non-responsibility notice: In accordance with the guidelines of The Trust Project, BEINCRYPTO undertakes to provide impartial and transparent information. This article aims to provide exact and relevant information. However, we invite readers to verify the facts of their own and consult a professional before making a decision on the basis of this content.
