DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) strengthened its Solana-focused strategy by integrating Harmonic’s open block-building framework into its validator operations. The company aims to boost validator revenue, improve operational control, and reinforce Solana’s decentralization. Harmonic Brings Competition and Control to Solana Validators According to the press release , Harmonic offers validators multiple block options each slot. DFDV can now select higher-value blocks, which improves validator rewards. Additionally, the system gives operators more transparency by allowing customized builder preferences. DFDV aligns these preferences with standards expected from a public company. Consequently, this setup increases control over order flow while supporting broader network stability. The company already runs Harmonic within its validator stack. It expects better revenue capture and improved performance in the coming weeks. Moreover, its multi-builder participation strengthens Solana’s resilience, which aligns with DFDV’s long-term plan to expand its SOL holdings and SOL-per-Share value. Solana Price Holds Key Support as Analysts Watch Trend Signals Solana trades near $128 after recording a slight daily increase and a weekly decline. Market data shows a circulating supply near 560 million tokens. This places the asset’s market capitalization above $71 billion. Market data shows SOL holding the $122–$127 zone, which attracted buyers during earlier corrections. Ali Martinez noted a new TD Sequential “9” buy setup on the weekly chart. This indicator marked major reversals near $20, $60, and $120 in previous cycles. Hence, traders now watch for another potential pivot. A weekly close above $145 would confirm renewed momentum. However, losing $122 could open a path toward $105. Long-Term Trendline Retest Becomes a Decisive Point Source: X Martinez also highlighted Solana’s retest of a long-term ascending trendline that sparked strong rallies in 2023 and 2024. Price now sits near $125–$130, a region that triggered rebounds of more than 70% and 160% during earlier cycles. Additionally, holding this area keeps Solana’s broader uptrend intact. A rebound could target $150 first, then $175–$185 if momentum increases. However, a breakdown could expose deeper support at $110 and $96.
