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Raydium Drops 22% : Is Solana’s Top DEX in Trouble ?
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Raydium Drops 22% : Is Solana’s Top DEX in Trouble ?

Raydium's flagship token on the DEX platform is currently experiencing turbulent times. Despite its crucial role on Solana, its recent decline raises questions. Dive into the analysis, figures, and future outlook in the paragraphs below!

Written by Léa

Translated on May 6, 2025 at 11:48 by Sarah

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Raydium Facing Market Correction Under High Tension

Since early May 2025, the RAY token of Raydium has experienced a significant drop. The price of this digital asset fluctuates between $2.35 and $2.90. Data reveals an active but extremely fragile crypto ecosystem:

  • A market capitalization between $720 million and $820 million
  • A daily trading volume ranging between $45 million and $75 million

Historically, Raydium reached an all-time high (ATH) of $16.24. A summit that now seems distant! The recent 22% drop observed in February marks a psychological turning point for many crypto investors. It highlights the market’s sensitivity to announcements and competitive developments.

Despite an annual increase of over 60%, the short-term trend remains concerning. Many are actually questioning the viability of the Raydium project in an ultra-competitive market.

Raydium Daily Price Chart
RAY/USDT (Source: CoinMarketCap)

Raydium Under Pressure : The Shadow of Pump.fun and the DEX Battle

Indeed, Raydium remains a central AMM on Solana. However, many crypto experts now challenge its dominance. They mainly refer to the emergence of Pump.fun, which is reshaping power dynamics. Offering attractive alternatives to projects seeking visibility, this crypto platform is attracting more and more attention… and liquidity!

In response, Raydium launched its own LaunchLab in April 2025 (hoping to regain ground). The initiative led to a rise in the RAY token, quickly followed by a new decline. This pattern illustrates the fierce competition among DEXs and the constant need for innovation in the world of decentralized finance.

What’s the Trajectory for RAY within the Solana Universe ?

Despite this turbulent period, Raydium maintains solid structural advantages. Several elements indeed indicate an active and resilient crypto project:

  • its recognition as a DEX;
  • its loyal user base;
  • its ongoing initiatives through the LaunchLab.

The future of Raydium will depend more precisely on its ability to:

  • attract new high-potential projects;
  • strengthen its liquidity;
  • offer a distinctive user experience.

A clearer strategic direction, combined with adaptation to trends like memecoins or asset tokenization, could reignite market interest.

At the time of writing this article, the RAY token is trading at $2.34.

Raydium finds itself at a decisive moment today. For crypto investors, caution is advised. Fundamental signals deserve special attention!

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Léa

Léa is a member of the InvestX team, dedicated to guiding users through their learning journey. Passionate about cryptocurrencies, she closely follows market trends. On InvestX.fr, Léa writes articles to help readers decode the latest news and stay informed about the ever-evolving blockchain world.

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