PumpSwap captures 74% of Solana DEX volume as memecoins surge

Solana’s DEX ecosystem has had a very active month, fueled by a spike in new token listings, surging volume, and PumpSwap’s growing grip over trading flows. While SOL retreated to just ...

By Ember Recon · March 16, 2026 · 1 min read

PumpSwap captures 74% of Solana DEX volume as memecoins surge

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Source: CryptoSlate

Solana’s DEX ecosystem has had a very active month, fueled by a spike in new token listings, surging volume, and PumpSwap’s growing grip over trading flows. While SOL retreated to just below $180 after peaking above $205, the spike in activity across DEXs suggests that the retail-driven memecoin wave primarily powered the turnover. However, the […]