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$SOL tokenization sector continues its powerful start to 2026, with onchain data indicating that over 302,000 wallets now hold RWAs on the network.
After recording 58.7% QoQ growth in Q4 2025, the size of Solana’s RWA market is projected to once again exceed this trajectory in Q1 2026.
While asset markets flounder, analysts are optimistic that RWA looping will support and maintain consistent #DeFi: activity outside speculative trading.
Over 300,000 Wallets Hold Solana RWAs
After initially falling behind rival networks, Solana’s RWA scene is going from strength to strength and cementing its position as a market leader. $SOL now boasts the highest count of wallets holding RWAs, with tokenized assets spread among 302,000 accounts.

The explosive growth of Solana’s #RWA sector in 2026 is largely due to the network’s active user base, and the staggering variety of the chain’s tokenized assets. 
Beyond hundreds of different tokenized stocks and commodities, Solana’s growing range of debt treasuries and yield-looping opportunities are making RWAs a popular safe haven during times of market uncertainty.
Solana RWA Sector Records 58.7% QoQ Growth
Alongside a growing holder base, the total market value of Solana’s RWA sector continues to push to new heights. In Messari’s most recent State of Solana Q4 2025 report, the firm highlighted 58.7% QoQ growth in the network’s RWA market.

While an impressive achievement in its own right, Solana’s Q1 2026 RWA growth looks primed to raise the bar even higher. Since January 1st 2026, $SOL RWA market value has risen by 52%, with several weeks still remaining in the quarter.
BlackRock’s tokenized fund, $BUIDL, represents the chain’s largest RWA in terms of market size. However, more accessible assets, meaning those that are not reserved to accredited investors, are steadily gaining adoption. 
Since launching in December, HastraFi’s $PRIME has enjoyed tremendous growth, soaring from a market capitalization of ~$11M to rank as the chain’s second largest RWA at $309M. $PRIME boasts over 1,300 holders, buoyed by the generous yield provided by RWA looping strategies.
Looping Expected to Accelerate Growth Further
As the boundaries between #TradFi and DeFi blur into a fluid and homogenous onchain economy, degens and institutional players alike are optimistic that yield-looping represents one of the great unlocks of RWAs.

RWA looping refers to a strategy where users borrow #Stablecoins against their yield-bearing collateral, then exchange the borrowed assets grow the size of their yielding position. As long as the yield provided by the collateral is higher than the stablecoin borrow rate, loopers can repeat this process to amplify their yield.
Issuers like HastraFi and OnRe have already demonstrated how successful looping strategies on Solana can be, collaborating with lending protocols like Kamino and Loopscale to grow token supply. 
While looping strategies are primarily based on stablecoin-backed RWAs, issuers like Remora Markets have applied the mechanic to liquidity pools of tokenized stocks in collaboration with Flash Trade and Loopscale.
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$BTC
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Crypto lender Ledn has completed a $188 million Bitcoin-collateralized asset-backed securities (ABS) deal.

This is the first-ever ABS issuance backed by BTC in the broader debt market. 🟠📊

Translation?
Bitcoin is moving deeper into traditional finance.

From ETF approvals → sovereign interest →
Now BTC-backed structured debt.

Institutional integration is accelerating.

Is this the next phase of Bitcoin’s financialization? 👀

#Bitcoin #BTC #Crypto #Ledn #Institutional #Adoption #WhenWillCLARITYActPass #TradFi #Web3

Date: February 18, 2026
Market Status: The digital gold $BTC remains the focal point of the global financial landscape. With institutional adoption reaching record levels and the supply shock from the 2024 halving fully integrated into the market, investors are asking one pivotal question: What is the next stop for BTC?
📊 Current Market Overview
As of today, Bitcoin is showing remarkable resilience. The transition from a speculative asset to a legitimate Store of Value is nearly complete. Unlike the volatility of previous years, 2026 has introduced a more mature market structure, driven by massive spot ETFs and sovereign wealth fund interest.
✨ Key Growth Drivers:
Institutional Dominance 🏛️: Major global banks and hedge funds have now integrated #BTC into their core portfolios providing a solid floor for the price.
The Scarcity Factor 💎: Following the 2024 halving, the reduced daily supply is clashing with rising global demand, traditionally a recipe for a price breakout.
Mainstream Integration 💳: Bitcoin is no longer just for trading; it is increasingly used as a collateral asset in traditional finance #TradFi
🤔 The Big Question: Will Bitcoin Go Up?
Predicting the exact top is impossible but the technical and fundamental indicators suggest the following
🟢 The Bullish Case the Upward Trend
Most analysts agree that the long-term trend remains firmly bullish. If Bitcoin maintains its current support levels, we are likely looking at a push toward a New All-Time High. With global inflation persisting, the narrative of $BTC as "Digital Gold" is stronger than ever. Many experts anticipate BTC eyeing the six-figure mark ($100,000+) in this cycle. 📈
🔴 The Bearish Case Potential Risks
In the short term expect healthy corrections. Markets do not move in a straight line. Profit taking at major resistance levels or sudden changes in global interest rates could lead to temporary dips. However, these are often viewed as buy the dip opportunities by long-term holders. 📉
💡 Final Verdict
Bitcoin has evolved into a cornerstone of the modern financial system. While the get rich overnight era has shifted toward a more calculated growth phase, the fundamentals have never been stronger. The outlook for $BTC remains highly optimistic, with a clear path toward further appreciation as global liquidity increases. 🌟
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile. Always conduct your own research or consult with a professional financial advisor before investing.