Yes, Solana trenches are alive
There's been a spike in activity this January. On 27th, active addresses surged over 300K for the 1st time in many month.
Daily volumes are now approaching $200M, while daily token launches hit 44.5K.
Will we see another $100M runner on February?
Good night everyone
May the day gently fade into rest, worries soften and your mind find calm. Sleep peacefully and wake up refreshed for a brighter tomorrow 🤍
The evening view was absolutely stunning
As the sun began to set, it painted the sky with a breathtaking array of colors warm oranges, soft pinks and gentle purples blending together. The whole scene felt magical, like the world was pausing for a moment just to show its beauty. It was the kind of view that makes you stop, take a deep breath and truly appreciate the quiet wonders around us.
📉 Market Overview
Amid hawkish Fed sentiment, a protracted rally in precious metals, and no significant ETF inflows, the broader crypto market can’t find sustainable growth and is consolidating in a range.
Bitcoin: $88,187 -1%
Ethereum: $2,951 -2%
Wendesday ETF flows:
BTC ETFs: $5M outflowed
ETH ETFs: $800K inflowed
Last week’s top performers have turned red: RIVER -13%, DASH -10%, ZEC -7%. Meanwhile, some coins are still printing strong candles on bullish news: STABLE +26%, WLD +11%.
Market Cap: $3.07T
Liquidations: $347M
Fear & Greed Index: 26 (Fear)
Altcoin Index: 32/100
👉 Read our Recent Articles
- Buybacks Can’t Save Crypto and Here’s Why
- Why Altseason Haven't Come?
- What 2025 Reveals About New Token Listings
👉 Small Cap Gainers
BULLA +109%
ETHGAS +64%
PlaysOut +53%
币安2017 +42%
The White Whale +34%
👉 Recent Funding Rounds
- Whetstone research $9M Seed round led by Pantera Capital
- Bleap $6M Seed round led by Blossom Capital
- Bulletin M&A round backed by DefiLlama
At some point, the industry started constantly seeking a way to bring value to crypto holders, so you can be actually rewarded by holding one token or another.
Buybacks were one solution that appeared later, and the flywheel is pretty clear here.
people use protocol > protocol generate revenue > buying token with these funds > token pumps > more people buying > more project usage > more fees > more buybacks
However, once market participants started blindly aping all buyback-backed tokens, we started hearing those mechanism announcements from like every second project (even with $100 daily fees), while their tokens printed god candles short term, and dump later.
So, the thing that should bring value turns into another possibility to make retail buy and then dump on their heads (not in all cases, surely).
Can Buybacks Really Bring Sustainable Value?
The very first question that comes to mind when thinking about buybacks and their value is:
The morning started with a beautiful view of flowers 🌸
Soft light, fresh air and gentle colors made everything feel calm and positive. Moments like this set the tone for the whole day, reminding us to slow down, breathe and enjoy the simple beauty around us.
Late afternoon views always have a special kind of beauty 😍
The light softens, colors grow warmer and everything feels calmer, like the day is gently slowing down. Moments like this make you pause, look around and appreciate how good simple things can look at the right time.
