Pump.fun, known for its meme tokens, experienced a notable drop in activity, affecting Solana's transaction fees. The daily number of active users on the platform decreased from 56,000 to around 33,000, and token-issuing wallets saw a reduction from 15,000 to about 3,000. Despite this, Solana's overall network activity remains robust, with transaction volumes returning to their annual averages.
Even with reduced activity, Pump.fun continues to generate significant fees, estimated at approximately $300,000 daily. The emergence of a new meme token platform on the TRON network, SunFun, may have contributed to Pump.fun’s decline, sparking questions about the longevity of the meme token trend.
Solana maintains strong user engagement, with weekly fee generation consistently exceeding $4 million. The network recently witnessed over 3 million daily wallet interactions, underscoring its continued relevance in the crypto space. However, it's important to note that a significant portion of Solana's trading volume is driven by automated bots, which play a crucial role in the network’s activity.
After dipping below the $126 support level in August, Solana's price is showing signs of recovery. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), a key momentum indicator, began rising from oversold levels in late August, suggesting easing selling pressure. Additionally, Solana's on-chain metrics, including increased development activity and Total Value Locked (TVL), indicate long-term growth potential despite short-term price challenges.
While Solana's recovery and transaction volume are promising, broader market conditions, including historically bearish trends in September, could pose challenges. Investors should remain informed and consider both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends when assessing Solana's future prospects.