Solana's dramatic price history
Solana emerged as one of the most exciting blockchains of the 2021 bull run — fast, cheap, and technically impressive. SOL rose from under $2 in early 2020 to an all-time high of $260 in November 2021. Then came one of crypto's hardest lessons.
The FTX collapse in November 2022 devastated Solana — FTX's founder Sam Bankman-Fried was one of SOL's biggest backers. The price crashed below $10. Many investors panic-sold. Those who kept DCA'ing through the crash bought large amounts of SOL at single-digit prices, and were rewarded when SOL recovered above $200 in 2024.
Why DCA works especially well for Solana
SOL is one of the most volatile major cryptocurrencies. That volatility cuts both ways — massive crashes and massive recoveries. A DCA strategy:
- Prevents putting all your money in at the November 2021 top
- Automatically accumulates more SOL during the 2022 crash at $10–$20
- Turns bear market fear into opportunity
- Removes the emotional decision-making that causes most investors to buy high and sell low
How to use the Solana DCA calculator
Click the button above to open the calculator pre-loaded with Solana. Set your investment amount, choose weekly or monthly frequency, pick your start date, and click Run Backtest. You'll see total invested, current portfolio value, profit/loss, and ROI — plus a chart of your portfolio's growth over time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solana a good coin to DCA?
It's one of the highest-risk/highest-reward options. SOL's volatility means bigger potential gains and bigger drawdowns — DCA is the sensible way to build a position.
What happened to Solana's price in 2022?
SOL crashed from $40+ to under $10 following the FTX collapse in November 2022. It then recovered above $200 by early 2024 — one of crypto's strongest comebacks.
What would $100/week in Solana since 2021 be worth?
Use the calculator above for live numbers. The exact figure depends on your start and end dates.
Does this calculator use real Solana prices?
Yes — real SOL/USDT daily close prices from Binance, one of the largest and most liquid crypto exchanges.