SOL Strategies' Houdini Swap Monthly Volume Increases 14% over June Reported
Houdini Swap’s preliminary August volume reached about US$74 million, with private swaps and Solana-linked activity driving most of the three-month flow.
Rhea-AI Summary
SOL Strategies (STKE) reported rising trading activity on its wholly owned Houdini Swap platform for July and August 2026, with all figures described as preliminary and unaudited.
Houdini processed approximately US$65 million in June, US$66 million in July, and US$74 million in August, with August volume up roughly 12% versus July and about 14% versus June. Over the three months ended August 2026, Houdini executed more than 120,000 orders for total volume of about US$206 million. Around US$113 million of this three‑month volume touched the Solana blockchain on at least one leg, representing roughly 55% of total volume.
Private swaps made up 74% of August volume, which the company links to ongoing user demand and recent partnerships and integrations. SOL Strategies also announced CEO participation in the virtual Water Tower Research Insights Conference on September 22, 2026, and the transition of Stephen Ehrlich from Chief Strategy Officer to Director of Capital Markets.
Positive
- Houdini August volume about US$74 million, up ~12% vs. July and ~14% vs. June
- Three-month Houdini volume approximately US$206 million across more than 120,000 orders to August 2026
- Solana-linked flow over US$113 million, about 55% of three-month Houdini volume
- Private swaps comprised 74% of Houdini’s August 2026 volume
- New partnerships & integrations have begun contributing to Houdini’s trading volume
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- None.
Key Figures
- August swap volume
- US$74 million
- August 2026; preliminary and unaudited
- Volume growth
- 14%
- August versus June 2026
- Three-month swap volume
- US$206 million
- Three months ended August 2026
- Orders executed
- Over 120,000 orders
- Three months ended August 2026
- Solana-linked volume
- Over US$113 million
- Three months ended August 2026; 55% of total volume
- Private-swap share
- 74%
- Houdini August volume
Historical Context
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First full month generated CAD$1.1 million revenue on CAD$92 million transaction volume
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June update reported over US$65 million volume and Houdini acquisition milestones
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
non-custodial technical
cross-chain swap aggregator technical
unaudited financial
on-chain technical
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Private swaps account for
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2026) - SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL) (NASDAQ: STKE) ("SOL Strategies" or the "Company"), a digital asset infrastructure company focused on high performance blockchain and privacy technologies, today shared an update on trading volume at Houdini Swap ("Houdini"), the Company's wholly-owned, non-custodial, privacy-focused cross-chain swap aggregator, for July and August 2026. All numbers are preliminary, unaudited and subject to change.
Monthly swap volume kept climbing over the summer. Houdini processed approximately US
Private swaps continue to make up the bulk of that activity. Seventy-four percent of Houdini's August volume has moved through private swaps, highlighting ongoing user demand.
Houdini has continued to grow as prices of leading cryptocurrencies, including Solana, have increased significantly over the last month. Additionally, recently announced new partnerships & integrations have also begun contributing to Houdini volume. The growth supports the Company's broader strategy: building digital asset infrastructure that gives users real control over what they expose on-chain. Public by default. Private by choice.
Michael Hubbard, CEO of SOL Strategies, said: "You're not showing the cashier your bank balance every time you buy a dozen eggs. Privacy is a critical pillar for sustainable adoption of blockchain-based products and Houdini's steady growth shows this. We're heads down right now in product development to expand and improve our offerings and meet the growing demand for privacy options."
Participation in Water Tower Research Insights Conference
The Company also announces that CEO Michael Hubbard and Steve Ehrlich will participate in the upcoming Water Tower Research Insights Conference taking place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
The presentation will be hosted by John Roy, Managing Director at Water Tower Research, and will cover the following topics:
- SOL Strategies Current Business Model
- Acquisition of Houdini Swap
- Macroeconomic Conditions and the State of Solana
- Growth Strategy
The WTR Insights Conference is a virtual event designed for investors seeking direct access to company management teams and differentiated insights across innovative businesses spanning all sectors covered by Water Tower Research. Through a series of fireside chat discussions and curated post-event engagement opportunities, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of each company's strategy, competitive positioning, and long-term growth outlook.
Advance registration is encouraged to secure access to the full agenda, company lineup, and live sessions, as well as on-demand replays following the event
EVENT REGISTRATION LINK
Stephen Ehrlich to move to Director of Capital Markets role
In a separate item, Stephen Ehrlich has moved from Chief Strategy Officer to Director of Capital Markets at SOL Strategies. Mr. Ehrlich will continue to focus on the Company's institutional relationships and capital markets activity in the role.
About SOL Strategies
SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL) (NASDAQ: STKE) is a digital asset infrastructure company focused on high-performance blockchain and privacy technologies. Headquartered in Toronto, the Company operates staking infrastructure and privacy technology on public blockchain networks, serving a broad range of participants from individual SOL holders to institutional clients.
To learn more about SOL Strategies, please visit www.solstrategies.io. A copy of this news release and all the Company's related material documents regarding the Company may be obtained under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Investor Contact:
Doug Harris, Chief Financial Officer, 416-480-2488
Media Contact: solstrategies@scrib3.co
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Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the Company's expectations for continued growth in Houdini Swap's trading volume and integrations, SOL's participation at the WTR Insights Conference, and Stephen Ehrlich's ongoing responsibilities in his new role. There is no assurance that the Company's plans or objectives will be implemented as set out herein, or at all. Forward-looking information is based on certain factors and assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
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Disclaimer:
SOL Strategies is an independent organization in the Solana ecosystem. SOL Strategies is not affiliated with, owned by, or under common control with Solana Foundation (the "Foundation"), and the Foundation has not entered into any association, partnership, joint venture, employee, or agency relationship with SOL Strategies.
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FAQ
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What period do the reported Houdini Swap trading figures cover?
The update covers monthly swap volume for June, July, and August 2026 and aggregates activity for the three-month period ended August 2026, during which over 120,000 orders were executed for total volume of approximately US$206 million.
How important is the Solana blockchain within Houdini Swap’s recent activity?
In the three-month period ended August 2026, over US$113 million in Houdini volume touched the Solana blockchain on at least one leg, accounting for around 55% of total volume.
What role do private swaps play in Houdini Swap’s business?
Private swaps remain the majority of activity on Houdini. In August 2026, 74% of Houdini’s volume moved through private swaps, which the company highlights as evidence of ongoing user demand for privacy-focused options.
Who from SOL Strategies will appear at the Water Tower Research Insights Conference and when?
CEO Michael Hubbard and Stephen Ehrlich will participate in the virtual Water Tower Research Insights Conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. The session will be hosted by John Roy of Water Tower Research.
What topics will SOL Strategies address at the Water Tower Research Insights Conference?
The presentation is expected to cover SOL Strategies’ current business model, the acquisition of Houdini Swap, macroeconomic conditions and the state of Solana, and the company’s growth strategy.
What management change did SOL Strategies announce for Stephen Ehrlich?
Stephen Ehrlich has moved from the role of Chief Strategy Officer to Director of Capital Markets at SOL Strategies and will continue to focus on the company’s institutional relationships and capital markets activity.