Why Raydium Might Be the Best Solana Trade of the Year

Raydium just crossed back above $3.15 with strength, posting an 8% weekly gain and printing its highest weekly close since early March. The structure is forming a long-term rounded bottom, and now sits just below the next major resistance zone between $3.50 and $4.00.

Zooming out, it’s clear: the ultimate target lies much higher – around $20–$22, which served as the key resistance during the 2021 blow-off top. Rendoshi Ondomoto pointed out to this in one of his latest tweets.

If this breakout plays out the way it did last cycle, that’s a 6x+ move from current levels. And unlike many Solana tokens, RAY still hasn’t had its parabolic run this cycle.

$RAY probably the most obvious yet under appreciated $SOL beta.Ticks every box that you want in an alt:– 6% staking APR– Massive buy backs from Rev– Most supply circulating already– Huge growth– Taking market share in multiple verticals including from pump fun pic.twitter.com/mQ4MkCqAGh

— Rendoshi Ondomoto (@Rendoshi1) July 21, 2025

Why Raydium Is Getting Attention Now

Raydium isn’t new – but what’s different now is how well-positioned it is:

Strong Tokenomics

RAY already has most of its supply circulating. There’s little sell pressure left from future unlocks, making it a cleaner bet than most early-stage tokens.

Buybacks & Revenue

Raydium uses protocol revenue to buy back tokens – meaning the more the platform grows, the more RAY supply is removed from circulation. It’s one of the few DEX tokens with an actual burn engine tied to revenue.

6% Staking APR

Stakers earn a solid 6% yield, which adds passive utility while encouraging long-term holding. With staking already live and easy to access, that gives RAY a structural advantage in holding incentives.

Solana Market Share

Raydium is reclaiming dominance across Solana DeFi, including DEX volume, liquidity provision, and integrations across pump.fun-style projects. It’s not just growing – it’s winning back share.

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Bottom Line: RAY Looks Ready for Liftoff

Raydium is ticking every box: strong fundamentals, low inflation, real revenue, and technical strength. If Solana makes another leg up, RAY could be one of the highest beta plays in the ecosystem.

And yet, the market still hasn’t fully priced it in.

The weekly chart is tightening for a move, and if RAY can reclaim the $4.00 zone, the upside opens fast. In a full-blown altseason, $10 isn’t unrealistic – and $20 becomes a target if it mirrors its 2021 path.

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