Solana (SOL) has experienced significant growth in recent days, reclaiming a market cap of $80 billion and reaching a trading price of $188. On May 16, SOL's market cap was reported at $70 billion, which increased to $75 billion the following day. The cryptocurrency's price surged past $170 on May 17, eventually surpassing $175 on May 18. By May 20, SOL's market cap had reached $80 billion, with the price climbing to $178 and then hitting $188. Additionally, $9.32 million was liquidated in shorts in the last hour, with the largest single liquidation being $1.55 million at $184.