A $1.8 billion leverage trap is building on Solana as traders pay 11-month high rates to defend $78

Aggregated funding on SOL perpetual futures has climbed to its highest level since September 2025, according to Velo data. Solana's futures open interest sits near $1.8 billion, equal to roughly 23.1 million SOL in notional exposure at current prices. Most major venues,…