Solana
Why Solana is down 5.2% today
Analysis
Solana (SOL) fell about 5.2% over the past 24 hours as traders reacted to reports that Solana-based DeFi trading platform Drift was exploited, with losses reported in the $200M–$285M range. The Block and Decrypt both reported the exploit and large-scale theft, while CoinDesk noted Drift is investigating “suspicious activity” and told users to halt deposits—events that likely weighed on sentiment across the Solana DeFi ecosystem.
Contributing Factors (3)
‘Not an April Fools joke’: Major Solana-based trading platform Drift exploited for at least $200 million
The exploit, which started over two hours ago, seems to be targeting multiple Drift vaults, totaling at least $200 million.
Solana DeFi Exchange Drift Protocol Exploited, Upwards of $285 Million Stolen
Solana-based perpetuals DEX Drift Protocol has suffered an exploit impacting more than $200 million in funds.
Solana DeFi platform Drift investigates suspicious activity, tells users to halt deposits
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.
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