SOFI Surges 3.6 Amid 36.32 Volume Drop to $1.23B 45th in Liquidity Rank

On August 21, 2025, SoFi Technologies (SOFI) closed with a 3.60% gain, while its trading volume dropped 36.32% to $1.23 billion, ranking 45th among stocks by daily liquidity. The decline in volume contrasted with its positive price action, suggesting a potential shift in short-term market dynamics

Analysts noted the volume contraction could reflect reduced retail participation or strategic exit activity among short-term traders. The stock's ability to rise despite lower liquidity highlights its position in a sector experiencing renewed institutional interest. However, the drop in volume metrics raises questions about the sustainability of current momentum

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to present delivered a compound annual growth rate of 6.98%. Maximum drawdown reached 15.59% during the backtest period, with a notable downturn occurring in mid-2023. While the approach demonstrated consistent growth patterns, the mid-2023 correction underscores the necessity of risk mitigation even in high-volume trading strategies