SO

Solana

SOL 1 Hour Move
+1.43%
$93.22 β†’ $94.55

Why Solana is up 1.4% in the last hour

Analysis

Solana (SOL) rose ~1.4% over the past hour as traders reacted positively to news that the network reduced mainnet slot time to 350 milliseconds, a performance upgrade framed as a first step toward a 200ms target. The Block reported the change as a notable technical milestone, while Decrypt highlighted the speed-up and discussed its potential bullish implications for SOL sentiment.

Contributing Factors (3)

#1
The Block Regulatory 2 hours ago

Solana cuts mainnet slot time to 350 milliseconds in first step toward 200ms goal

The change should lead to faster transaction confirmations but is not designed to increase the overall throughput of the network.Β 

Confidence
89%
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#2
Decrypt Protocol Upgrade 23 hours ago

Solana Just Got Fasterβ€”Is It Bullish for SOL?

Solana has activated the first reduction in its block timing since launch, speeding up transactions on the network.

Confidence
78%
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#3
AMBCrypto 10 hours ago

Solana flirts with $100 despite rising competition – Can SOL unlock 20% more?

Will SOL bulls clear the 2026 price range next week or remain subdued?

Confidence
73%
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Move Details

Asset Solana
Symbol SOL
Direction ↑ Bullish
Timeframe 1 Hour
Start Price $93.22
End Price $94.55
Change +1.43%
Detected Aug 22, 2026 4:50 PM

Explanation Confidence

82%

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