Quick answerYou can add liquidity on Solana across six DEX types: Orca Whirlpools and Raydium CLMM (concentrated liquidity), Raydium CPMM and PumpSwap (full-range x·y=k AMMs), and Meteora DLMM and DAMM v2 (dynamic bins). Transaction fees are tiny, but new positions usually require SOL account rent, most of which is returned when the position is closed.
BaniPool data as of November 13, 2026: the largest pool on Solana is SOL/USDC (Orca Whirlpools) with $19.9M TVL; the highest fee APR among large Solana pools is SOL/USDC (Meteora DLMM) at 116.3%.
Live data from the BaniPool index (pools with TVL ≥ $1M), refreshed every 30 minutes — full DeFi liquidity report
Add liquidity on Solana across 6 DEXes — Orca Whirlpools, Raydium CLMM/CPMM, Meteora DLMM/DAMM v2, PumpSwap — with account rent explained, SOL Zap In and a Jito private mempool.
How to add liquidity on Solana differs from EVM in two ways: every position needs account rent, and there are six DEXes with different position types. BaniPool supports all of them — Orca Whirlpools, Raydium CLMM, Raydium CPMM, Meteora DLMM, Meteora DAMM v2 and PumpSwap — from one pool page, with Zap In using SOL and an optional Jito private mempool. This guide covers the steps, how each DEX differs, and the costs that confuse most people.
Top Solana pools (BaniPool data, November 10, 2026)
| Pool | DEX | Fee | TVL | 24h volume | Fee APR |
|---|
| SOL/USDC | Orca Whirlpools | 0.04% | $24.5M | $112.1M | ~68.9% |
| SOL/USDC | Raydium CLMM | 0.04% | $6.6M | $24.5M | ~50.6% |
| USDC/SOL | PumpSwap | 0.3% | $5.1M | $4.5M | ~96.1% |
| SOL/JitoSOL | Orca Whirlpools | 0.01% | $4.9M | $0.8M | ~0.6% |
The same SOL/USDC pair earns different APRs on different DEXes — always compare before depositing.
What you need
- A Solana wallet: Phantom, Solflare or Backpack (WalletConnect · Solana on mobile).
- SOL for network fees and account rent, on top of your capital.
- The tokens to deposit — or just SOL with Zap In.
Steps to add liquidity on Solana
- Open Solana pools on BaniPool, sort by TVL or search a token.
- Check the A–F security grade, 24h volume and the fee breakdown (how much goes to LPs).
- Log in with your Solana wallet.
- In the liquidity panel, enter one token amount (the other side fills automatically), or choose Zap In to pay with a single token.
- For concentrated pools (Orca, Raydium CLMM, Meteora DLMM), choose a price range or bin range.
- Open ⚙ for slippage and turn on Private mempool (Jito) so bots cannot see the transaction before it lands.
- Sign. Every transaction is simulated first; if the simulation fails, nothing is signed.
- The position shows in the panel and in your Profile. Withdraw 25/50/100% at any time.
How Solana DEXes differ
| DEX | Model | Position form | LP fees |
|---|
| Orca Whirlpools | Concentrated liquidity | Position NFT | Claimed |
| Raydium CLMM | Concentrated liquidity | Position NFT | Claimed |
| Raydium CPMM | x·y=k | LP token | Added to position value |
| PumpSwap | x·y=k, tiered fees | LP token (Token-2022) | Added to position value |
| Meteora DAMM v2 | Dynamic AMM | Position NFT | Claimed |
| Meteora DLMM | Price bins, dynamic fees | Position account per bin range | Claimed |
PumpSwap uses market-cap tiered fees — the LP share can be just 0.02% at first. Read PumpSwap fees explained before depositing into new tokens. For DLMM, see Meteora DLMM strategies.
Account rent: the cost you get back
Solana requires a rent deposit for every new account:
- Meteora DLMM position: ~0.042 SOL, refunded when the position is closed.
- Orca / Raydium CLMM position: around ~0.01 SOL, refunded when closed.
- New bin arrays / tick arrays never created before: extra rent that is not refunded (shared by all LPs of that pool).
BaniPool shows rent in the dialog and on the position card ("Account rent — refunded on close"), so your capital and PnL are not mixed up with rent.
Solana private mempool
The swap inside Zap In and deposits into small-token pools are sandwich targets. With Private mempool (Jito) on, transactions go through Jito with a small tip and are not broadcast before they land. Details: Solana private mempool.
FAQ
Why did my SOL balance drop more than the amount I deposited?
Usually account rent (e.g. ~0.042 SOL for DLMM) plus network fees. Position rent comes back when you close the position.
Which Solana DEX is best for adding liquidity?
For major pairs like SOL/USDC, Orca Whirlpools and Raydium CLMM carry the most volume. New tokens often trade first on PumpSwap or Meteora — at much higher risk.
Can I add liquidity with only SOL?
Yes, with Zap In: BaniPool swaps part of your SOL through Jupiter and deposits in one flow.
Do I need a private mempool to add liquidity?
Recommended for Zap In and small-token pools. It costs only a ~0.0001 SOL tip.
