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Market Intelligence
Ethereum Surges 27% as Institutional Demand Outpaces Bitcoin, BitMine Now Holds 4.8% of All ETH
Ethereum has rallied 27% in a month, outperforming Bitcoin as BitMine accumulates 5.79 million ETH and spot ETH ETFs draw $104 million in weekly inflows, while Strategy holds 843,775 BTC and Bitcoin miners face a hashprice squeeze.
Falcontrace Team·July 27, 2026

DeFi & NFTMarket Intelligence
Bitcoin Holds Below $65K as Strategy Messaging, BIP-110 Debate Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin trades near $64,700 while Standard Chartered warns that Strategy's shifting communications are muddying the waters for BTC near-term, and Michael Saylor digs in against the BIP-110 proposal.
Falcontrace Team·July 26, 2026

Guides
Understanding Solana MEV: How Validators Extract Value and What It Means for Traders
Maximal Extractable Value shapes every trade on Solana. Here's how validators and bots profit from transaction ordering and how you can protect your fills.
Falcontrace Team·July 25, 2026

Guides
The Beginner's Guide to Solana DeFi: Supply, Borrow, Earn in 10 Minutes
DeFi on Solana is faster and cheaper than anywhere else. Here's a 10-minute walkthrough from zero to your first yield-earning position.
Falcontrace Team·July 23, 2026

Guides
LST Wars: Comparing JitoSOL, mSOL, and bSOL for Solana Staking in 2026
Liquid staking tokens let you earn yield and stay liquid. Here's how JitoSOL, mSOL, and bSOL compare for APY, DeFi integrations, and strategy flexibility.
Falcontrace Team·July 23, 2026

Guides
Solana L2s and Scaling Solutions 2026: Sonic SVM, Eclipse, and Beyond
Solana is scaling horizontally. Here's how Sonic SVM, Eclipse, and other layer-2 solutions extend Solana's reach for gaming, AI, and specialized compute.
Falcontrace Team·July 20, 2026

Guides
Solana Gas Fees in 2026: How to Optimize Transaction Costs
Solana's fees are low, but they add up fast for active traders. Here's how priority fees, compute units, and timing affect what you pay — and how to cut costs by up to 60%.
Falcontrace Team·July 18, 2026

Guides
Solana Staking Guide 2026: Best Validators, APY, and Liquid Staking Strategies
Staking SOL is the easiest passive yield on Solana. Here's how to choose validators, compare APY, and use liquid staking tokens to maximize returns.
Falcontrace Team·July 16, 2026

GuidesDaily Trace
Solana DeFi Yield Comparison 2026: Marginfi vs Drift vs Kamino
The lending landscape on Solana has matured. Here's how the top three protocols stack up for borrowing, lending, and yield in 2026.
Falcontrace Team·July 15, 2026

GuidesSolana Tools
Best Solana Wallets in 2026: Phantom vs Solflare vs Backpack
Your wallet is the most important tool in your Solana setup. Here's how Phantom, Solflare, and Backpack compare in 2026.
Falcontrace Team·July 14, 2026