Solana’s USDC Transfer Volume Up 300% YoY as OI Nears $6B, SOL Tests $96

On 17 March 2026, Solana drew attention as USDC transfer volume rose 300% year-over-year and median fees hovered near $0.00047. Derivatives participation also increased, with Open Interest climbing from $4.9 billion to nearly $6 billion. SOL reached as high as $96 and traded around $93 at press time, supporting a still-constructive market structure.