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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 23 September 2026•Updated 24 September 2026•
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Solana DEX Trade Count Surpasses NYSE for First Time Amid RWA Record

Key Facts

1The total value of real-world assets (RWA) on the Solana network reached $4.6B as of September 23, 2026.
2The number of wallets holding RWA instruments on the blockchain stood at 685,850 holders.
3Circle leads recorded volume with $7.5B, followed by Tether and BitGo with $1.6B.

In a historic shift reflecting the growing operational power of blockchain networks, Solana's decentralized exchanges have achieved an unprecedented milestone by surpassing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in weekly trade count. According to reports, the network settled approximately 208 million trades in a single week, marking a significant turning point in the adoption of decentralized finance as a viable alternative to traditional systems.

Parallel to this surge in activity, the Real-World Asset (RWA) market on Solana hit a record $4.6 billion as of September 23, 2026, driven by the growth of RWA-holding wallets to 685,850. Per market data, Circle leads trading volumes at $7.5 billion, followed by Tether and BitGo at $1.6 billion, confirming the concentration of institutional liquidity within Solana's infrastructure.

Regarding technical performance, BTGO closed at $8.28 (close September 22, 2026), trading within a daily range of $7.67 to $8.3. As markets assess the sustainability of these record activity levels, traders are monitoring the $8.3 resistance level, especially with no major sector-specific catalysts appearing in the economic calendar for the coming seven days.

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