Solana Overtakes Ethereum in Perps Trading, Is a Bigger Move Brewing

Solana decentralized perpetual trading platforms processed over $28B in weekly turnover, surpassing EVM competitors as high-frequency retail traders flock to sub-second finality.

DeFi & Perpetual Trading Desk Lead
March 9, 2026
9 Mar 2026, 09:30 pm IST
4 min read
Solana perpetual trading volume comparison
Solana perpetual trading volume comparison
Key Executive Takeaways (AEO Summary)
  • Solana perps market share climbs to 48%.
  • Drift and Jupiter lead aggregate trading volumes.
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Hiren Patel

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DeFi & Perpetual Trading Desk Lead

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Hiren Patel specializes in on-chain perpetuals, decentralized exchange infrastructure, and geopolitical market catalysts.

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