- Bitstamp Lists Solana and PEPE in the US
- SOL and PEPE trading available in USD and EUR
- Bitstamp’s Cryptocurrency Portfolio Expands
Bitstamp, one of the oldest and most respected exchanges on the market, recently announced the inclusion of two new assets on its platform in the United States: Solana (SOL) and Pepe Coin (PEPE). From now on, users will be able to trade these crypto assets in pairs with the US dollar (USD) and the euro (EUR).
🇺🇸 US fans of Pepe and Solana, it's your time! 🐸 ⚡$PEPE and $ SOL are now both available on Bitstamp USA!
Happy trading! Start now: https://t.co/sPXIuEAQ2H@pepecoineth @solarium pic.twitter.com/nsbIQ2NoXe
- Bitstamp (@Bitstamp) November 29, 2024
Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform known for its ability to process thousands of transactions per second with low fees. Its native token, SOL, is used for transaction fees and staking within the network, playing a crucial role in its ecosystem. With a significant market cap, Solana is positioned as one of the top cryptocurrencies on the market.
At the time of publication, Solana was trading at $240,99, up 2.1% in the last 24 hours.
On the other hand, Pepe Coin (PEPE) is an Ethereum-based memecoin inspired by the iconic character “Pepe the Frog.” Despite having no utility beyond trading and collecting, PEPE has gained a following of enthusiasts, becoming one of the most popular memecoins, behind only Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) in terms of trading volume.
Bitstamp’s decision to list these assets reflects a strategy to expand its portfolio to meet the growing user demand for a wider variety of cryptocurrencies. Previously, other platforms such as Robinhood have also added Solana and PEPE to their offerings, indicating a trend towards wider adoption of these cryptocurrencies in the market.
With these additions, Bitstamp reinforces its commitment to providing users with access to a diverse range of digital assets while maintaining its security and reliability standards that have made it one of the most respected exchanges globally.