Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) defied the slump in blue-chip currencies to emerge as the best-performing large-cap cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours. What Happened: The fifth-largest coin by market valuation jumped more than 8% on a day where Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) bled significantly. SOL’s trading volume surged 156% to $3.5 billion, catapulting it to become the third-most traded cryptocurrency (barring stablecoins) in the last 24 hours. The rally helped to offset losses encountered over the previous week. See Also:Trump Reportedly Discussing Participation In Bitcoin 2024 Con…