Altcoin News

Solana (SOL) Price Hit $79 As Saga Mobile Gets ‘Sold Out’ This Week

Published by

Solana has experienced a robust resurgence this week, hitting a high of $79.15. The Solana (SOL) price surged by 9% after Solana Mobile announced that Saga mobile phones are sold out, stating “While these past few days will be cemented in our history, we’re excited for the future.”

Solana Sells Out Saga Phones in the US

In a thrilling development, Solana Mobile announces the complete sell-out of Saga phones in the United States. The company expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this remarkable journey, highlighting the overwhelming support received.

While the Saga phones have reached their limit in the US, Solana Mobile reassures its European audience that there are still a few units available for purchase. This success marks a significant milestone for Solana Mobile, showcasing the strong demand and positive response from users.

Solana’s memecoin, Bonk (BONK), has witnessed an extraordinary surge of over 1,100% in the past month, prompting a flurry of activity among crypto enthusiasts. Since the launch of the Solana phone on May 8, owners have been eligible for a free 30 million BONK airdrop.

The recent surge in BONK’s value has created an intriguing arbitrage opportunity, with the airdrop now valued at an astonishing $877, surpassing the phone’s current price of $599. This unexpected arbitrage phenomenon adds a unique twist to the volatile world of memecoins.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakavenko even suggested a price increase for the Solana Saga phone due to the heightened demand for Bonk. Earlier this month during a podcast appearance, Yakovenko acknowledged the Saga’s struggles in the market and revealed his personal use of the device as an “NFT phone,” not as his primary mobile device. Besides, he also talked about launching more Saga phone models.

Read More: Solana Flips Ethereum DEX Volume As Saga Mobile Gets Sold Out & BONK Price Rally 

The SOL Price Rally to Continue

The Solana (SOL) price has been on a mega rally since mid-October and has gained nearly 300% in the last two months. In today’s rally, the SOL price has shot past the crucial resistance of $75.

The key hurdle was beaten and hit a high of $79.15. A successful close above it may trigger a substantial SOL upswing. The subsequent noteworthy resistance lies around the $80 mark; a breach could propel SOL’s value towards approximately $85.

Interestingly, if this happens, Solana could possibly flip XRP as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Presently, Solana holds the sixth position in the cryptocurrency market, boasting a valuation of around $33.57 billion, closely shadowing XRP’s $34.20 billion.

Also Read: Ripple CTO & XRP Lawyer Red Flag SEC Gary Gensler ‘Crypto Asset Security’ Propaganda

Share
Bhushan Akolkar

Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.

Published by

Recent Posts

  • Crypto News

Ethereum Price Slips as ETH Whales Offload Holdings, What’s Next?

  Ethereum price slipped nearly 3% today, as the latest ETH whales and institutions' movements…

May 7, 2026
  • Crypto News

CLARITY Act Draws Bipartisan Backing as Senate Panel Plans Markup Next Week

A national survey has revealed that the CLARITY Act has gained bipartisan support among American…

May 7, 2026
  • Crypto News

Amazon Unit AWS Partners With Coinbase To Enable USDC Payments for AI Agents

Amazon's cloud division, AWS, has partnered with crypto exchange Coinbase and Stripe to introduce the…

May 7, 2026
  • Bitcoin News

Crypto ETF Issuer Bitwise Unveils Tokenized Crypto Carry Fund Targeting BTC, ETH, XRP Yield

Crypto ETF issuer Bitwise has unveiled its Crypto Carry Fund, which will target yields from…

May 7, 2026
  • Crypto News

Bullish Taps Solana To Launch Tokenized BLSH Shares After $4.2B Acquisition

After completing its $4.2 billion acquisition of Equiniti, Bullish (NASDAQ:BLSH) has announced it will put…

May 7, 2026
  • Crypto News

Analyst Predicts XRP Price Breakout as Whale Inflows to Binance Hit 4-Year Lows

XRP has been moving mostly sideways for almost three months now, but new on-chain data…

May 7, 2026