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SIDESHIFT WEEKLY REPORT: SOLANA LEADS AS USDT VOLUME SURGES 📊 The latest weekly report from SideShift.ai, covering October 20–26, 2026, highlights another interesting week of activity across the crypto ecosystem. SideShift.ai recorded $7.03 million in total trading volume across 8,465 shifts, representing a 6.0% decline compared to the previous week. While overall volume experienced a slight slowdown, some assets and networks recorded impressive growth. SOL Records 38.4% Growth One of the biggest highlights was Solana's performance. SOL trading volume increased by 38.4% to $1.37 million, showing stronger activity around the asset during the reporting period. This growth also reflects the continued interest in Solana as users move assets and explore opportunities across different blockchain ecosystems. SOLANA BECOMES THE MOST-USED NETWORK Solana secured the top position as the most-used network by number of shifts during the week. This is an important development, highlighting the network's growing role in cross-chain activity and the movement of digital assets through SideShift. USDT (ERC-20) Nearly Doubles Another major highlight came from USDT on Ethereum. USDT (ERC-20) volume increased by an impressive 90.7%, reaching $1.86 million. Nearly doubling its previous performance, this made it one of the standout assets of the week. The growth demonstrates the significant activity around stablecoin transfers and exchanges, particularly through the Ethereum network. LOOKING AHEAD Although total trading volume declined slightly, the growth recorded by SOL and USDT (ERC-20), alongside Solana's position as the most-used network, provides plenty to watch. The crypto market is constantly changing, and weekly figures offer a useful picture of where users are directing their activity. At SideShift.ai, we're continuing to make it easier to exchange supported cryptocurrencies across multiple networks, with direct-to-wallet swaps and convenient access through our Telegram Trading Bot. New week, new movements, and more opportunities to shift. 🔄 Explore SideShift: sideshift.ai 📖 Read the full weekly report: sideshift.ai/research/week