Jito Token Surges 39% as Solana Liquid Staking Competition Heats Up

Jito, a liquid staking protocol built on Solana (SOL), has seen its token, JTO, surge 39% in 24 hours to $0.578.

This significant price increase comes as the Solana staking landscape heats up, with total value locked in Solana liquid staking protocols crossing $5 billion in early 2026.

Jito holds the largest share of this market, ahead of Marinade Finance and Sanctum, partly due to its early mover advantage and MEV distribution model, which generates additional yield on top of base staking rewards.

The token's price has been influenced by Solana network activity, with JTO climbing from $0.25 in October 2025 to above $0.40 by the end of the year.