The latest weekly digital asset fund flows from CoinShares shed light on the ongoing dynamics among institutional investors when investing in altcoins such as XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Most of the inflow activity went into Bitcoin, but the report also highlights a diverse set of trends among altcoins to show preferences and strategies investors are […]
Solana is holding the $140 support zone. SOL price is rising and might aim for a fresh increase above the $152 resistance zone. SOL price started a fresh increase from the $142 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading near $1465 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $148 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $152 resistance zone. Solana Price Eyes Fresh Surge Solana price extended its increase above the $142 resistance like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL even spiked above $150 before the bears appeared. A high was formed at $152 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $148 and $145 levels. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $127 swing low to the $152 high. However, the bulls were active near the $142 support zone. The price is stable above the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $127 swing low to the $152 high. Solana is now trading near $146 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $148 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $148 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The next major resistance is near the $152 level. A successful close above the $150 and $152 resistance levels could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $164. Any more gains might send the price toward the $172 level. Another Decline in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $148 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $144 level. The first major support is near the $142 level. A break below the $142 level might send the price toward the $134 zone. If there is a close below the $134 support, the price could decline toward the $128 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $142 and $134. Major Resistance Levels – $148 and $152.
Ethereum (ETH) is not the best solution for payments, according to PayPal’s Vice President of Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies (BCDC) unit, Jose Fernandez da Ponte. Ethereum Falls Short For Payment Purposes Speaking at the Solana Breakpoint 2024 conference, Ponte brought attention to Ethereum’s inability to handle a high volume of transactions as a key […]
Following the success of multiple tokens launched on the blockchain in 2023, Solana meme coins have become a major staple of the crypto investing community. With the likes of Dogwifhat, BONK, and POPCAT recording major gains for investors, it has led to the hunt for other tokens that could replicate the same success. So, here […]
SOL price bounced off the $120 support multiple times since April, leading traders to believe that the current market recovery will lead to an explosive rally.
Solana (SOL) joined the recent crypto market pump after climbing 10% on Thursday. SOL’s price broke above a key resistance level, reigniting the bullish sentiment among investors and traders who believe the cryptocurrency is soon poised to reclaim higher targets. Related Reading: October To Remember: Descending Broadening Wedge Says Bitcoin Is Going To $90,000 Solana Breaks Above Key Resistance Level Following the highly anticipated US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts, the crypto market rebounded 5% in the last 24 hours. Most cryptocurrencies have registered green numbers in the past day, recovering from their performance in the past few weeks. Solana, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, regained momentum on Thursday after reclaiming a key level. The token had failed to break about the $140 resistance level throughout September, consolidating between the $130-$139 price range in the last few weeks. SOL had registered a 7% weekly drop by Wednesday, which alarmed many investors and market watchers. Some crypto analysts considered the token’s recent performance hinted at a possible correction that could drive the token’s price to a yearly low. Seasoned trader Peter Brandt suggested that the cryptocurrency could face a significant correction to the $80 support zone if it unsuccessfully continued retesting this resistance level. Nonetheless, SOL’s price recovered from its disappointing performance, jumping over 10% in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency moved past the $140 mark on Thursday morning, breaking out of a two-month downtrend. The price surge represented a 5.4% and 8.3% increase in the weekly and biweekly timeframes. Additionally, its daily market activity soared 81.3% in the past day, with a daily trading volume of $3.76 billion. Experts Set Next Targets For SOL Some analysts highlighted Solana’s performance, suggesting that the cryptocurrency is ready to aim for higher targets. Crypto analyst Jelle stated that, in the higher timeframes, Solana has performed considerably better than most altcoins. Other market watchers previously noted Solana’s strength since Q3 started. During the market retraces, the cryptocurrency was deemed “one of the strongest assets” after moving sideways while other tokens made new lows. Jelle highlighted that SOL’s price still held “all key support levels even though most altcoins are down >50% from the highs.” Effectively, Solana has remained above the $120 support zone since March, currently being 31% down from March’s highs. Related Reading: Will Bitcoin Bullish Swing Continue? Top Analyst Says Yes Similarly, crypto analyst Yuriy considers SOL’s recent performance has set the stage for a breakout above the $150 resistance level. However, he warned that bulls must hold the $138 mark, as failing to maintain this support could lead to a correction to the $120 level. The analyst believes a successful breakout will send SOL’s price to the $160 resistance zone next, potentially moving toward the $180-200 targets. As of this writing, SOL is trading at $143.3, a 12.2% increase in the last 24 hours. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
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Solana needs to hold above the crucial $120 support to avoid a potential correction below $100, according to market analysts.
Meme coins have been sliding in recent weeks. According to Coingecko, all meme coins’ total market cap is around $42 billion. Dogecoin remains the most valuable, with a market cap of over $15.4 billion, followed by Shiba Inu, which has a market cap of around $8 billion. It has been a turbulent few trading months for meme coins, whose valuation is down from over $65 billion in Q2 204. WIF Struggling, Is This The “Most Bearish Meme Coin”? Though Bitcoin is turning the corner, a development that can yank top altcoins like Solana and meme coins higher, one analyst is bearish on DogWifHat (WIF). According to Coingecko, WIF is one of the top meme coins on Solana, commanding a market cap of over $1.5 billion and a slot in the top 5. Related Reading: POPCAT Jumps 20% As Whales Load Their Bags, Is A ‘Cat Season’ Ahead? While WIF might be up over 98,000% after dropping to all-time lows of $0.00155 in December 2023, the token is down 68% from recent all-time highs. WIF prices exploded, riding on Solana expansion and the meme coin fever that swept across the industry in the first half of the year. The analyst now thinks WIF will likely dump in the coming sessions. Driving this outlook is the state of the chart pattern, which points to weakness all through. From how the WIFUSDT chart is aligned, the token, the analyst claims, could be the “most bearish of all major meme coins.” Bulls Have A Chance If Bitcoin Recovers, DogWifHat Finds Resistance At $2 While there is optimism that WIF could bounce and benefit from the market-wide recovery, the current bearish structure damps optimism. From the analyst’s assessment, buying the meme coin at spot prices is risky. The only time traders can consider loading WIF is once it breaks out from the descending wedge, as is evident in the daily chart. Related Reading: Legendary Bitcoin Puell Multiple Finally Enters ‘Buy’ Territory In summary, WIF is down nearly 50% from July highs. Although prices recovered after the bounce in early August, buyers didn’t build sufficient momentum to reverse losses. The immediate resistance is $1.99, while support is $1.30. For the uptrend to take shape, WIF bulls must break above $2, ideally with rising trading volume. In turn, this may set the momentum for another leg up that could see the token expand to as high as $3–or July highs in a bull bar continuation formation. Feature image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Forecasts concerning the possible Solana (SOL) price explosion abound among market analysts; many eyes are focused on how the performance of Bitcoin will determine the direction of the crypto market, including SOL. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Hit $100K? Investors Believe US Election Won’t Affect Its Rise The House of Crypto, a crypto analyst, has presented a bold prediction linking Solana’s spectacular rally to the expected climb of Bitcoin. Based on his examination, Solana would experience an amazing climb to $920,000 from its present value if Bitcoin soars to $175,000 by 2025, a 685% increase. Solana has a little recovery phase in the near future, trading at 14.62% below its expected value for the next month. Though right now the market appears slow, there is hope for stabilization. With little variation, a sideways trend is predicted for the following seven days. The price forecast for the altcoin, however, points to small gains ahead—a 2.52% rise over the next three months and a notable 116% increase in six months, according to data from CoinCheckup. Though there are short-term difficulties, the road ahead still seems bright. This Time next year… My price predictions of top 26 Trending coins. Am I right? $bitcoin – $175,000 $toncoin – $64$solana – $920$dog – $0.13$icp – $150 $ethereum – $8400$Kaspa – $1.60$xrp – $6.20$pepe – $0.0000258551 $chainlink – $110$sundog – $5$brett – $1.5$tron -… — The House Of Crypto (@HouseOfCrypto3) August 26, 2024 A Bitcoin Price Rally Might Lift Solana To Unprecedented Levels By August 2025, The House of Crypto projects Bitcoin rising to a staggering $175,000—a increase of more than 300% from its present price. Should that occur, Bitcoin’s market capitalization would soar to $3.4 trillion, therefore confirming its supremacy at 57% of the total market. This kind of increase would cause knock-on consequences, drawing up other assets including Solana. Should Bitcoin reach such milestone, Solana should follow with a significant surge to $920. Solana’s market size would be shockingly $432 billion if this rise occurred, significantly higher than Ethereum’s present market worth. Solana is among the top competitors in the crypto field for the upcoming bull market according to this forecast. Although these forecasts are bold, the crypto sector has a track record of showing considerable growth. Solana had an amazing 650% rise in the last year alone; Bitcoin climbed by 125%. This historical background gives some support for Solana’s prediction of exponential price ascent in the next few years. Source: CoinCheckup Related Reading: AAVE Excites Investors With 20% Gain As Developments Roll Out Long-Term Optimism Despite Short-Term Challenges For the short term, the price forecast of Solana remains conservative. Presently, the coin is trading below predictions, and market sentiment is bearish. However, for a prediction going forward, Solana is bound to see an increased growth. In the mid-term forecast, it is estimated to grow about 116.32% in six months, while in a year’s time, the coin is expected to surge by about 50.42%. Solana might have some difficulties, but overall the future is promising especially if Bitcoin sets off a bull run. Although the possibility for large profits connected to the rise in Bitcoin gives investors hope, the erratic crypto market calls for prudence even then. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
SOL price is down today as a pronounced decline in the memecoin frenzy leads to a drop in Solana network use.
Solana started a recovery wave from the $120 zone. SOL price is rising and might aim for a move toward the $150 resistance level. SOL price started a recovery wave above the $125 level against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $128 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $130 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $138 resistance zone. Solana Price Extends Losses Solana price formed a support base above the $120 level and started a recovery wave like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL traded above the $125 and $128 resistance levels. The price even climbed above $132 and tested the key barrier at $138. A high was formed at $137 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below $135 and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $120 swing low to the $137 high. Solana is now trading above $130 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $130 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $135 level. The next major resistance is near the $138 level. A successful close above the $135 and $138 resistance levels could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $142. Any more gains might send the price toward the $150 level. Another Decline in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $138 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $130 level and the trend line. The first major support is near the $126 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $120 swing low to the $137 high. A break below the $126 level might send the price toward $120. If there is a close below the $120 support, the price could decline toward the $110 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $130 and $126. Major Resistance Levels – $135 and $138.
The new index will help traders guage expected SOL price turbulence over two weeks.
SOL price has lost support and closed multiple daily candles below the 200-day EMA for the first time since September 2023.
Three major crypto exchanges teased the launch of new Solana-based products. The trading platforms shared mysterious hints on their official X accounts, suggesting their entry to Solana’s Liquid Staking ecosystem. The news received a positive reaction from the crypto community, seemingly fueling a bullish sentiment among SOL investors. Related Reading: TON-Based Memecoin DOGS Becomes Top 100 Largest Gainer With 30% Jump Exchanges Hint At New Solana-Based Products On Thursday, crypto exchanges Binance, Bybit, and Bidget created a buzz among crypto investors after hinting at the launch of new Solana-based products. Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, was the first to announce the mysterious partnership with two X posts stating “BNSOL,” and “Coming soon.” The crypto community quickly speculated about the meaning of the post, wondering about the collaboration. Soon after, Bybit and Bitget posted similar messages. Bybit stated it was “welcoming a new baby to the family” named bbSOL, while Bitget teased that “something BG is coming #BGSOL.” Despite not having further details, the community concluded the exchanges will launch Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), based on Sanctum’s comments. The Solana-based Liquid Staking Protocol replied to the news, hinting at its involvement in the project. In a reply to Bybit’s post, the Liquid Staking protocol said it was “ready to help this bbSOL grow big and strong.” This suggests that the exchanges are entering the Solana Liquid Staking ecosystem. The BNSOL, BGSOL, and bbSOL LSTs would allow users to stake their tokens and receive rewards while continuing to participate in other DeFi projects. The tokens would offer investors flexibility, as they would have access to liquidity without unstaking their tokens. Major Boost For SOL Price Coming? Following the announcements, the crypto community expressed a positive sentiment towards SOL. Many shared their excitement about the products, calling them “bullish” for the Solana ecosystem. Meanwhile, others suggested that positive competition was brewing in Solana’s Liquid Staking sector. The bullish sentiment seemingly translated to CLOUD, Sanctum’s governance token. The Liquid Staking protocol’s token soared 56% following the announcement. CLOUD saw a massive surge from the $0.16 price range to the $0.25 mark before stabilizing above the $0.24 level. Similarly, some community members noted that the crypto exchanges appear to see significant potential in SOL’s performance. SOL quickly surged to the $147 range, a 4.2% increase from Wednesday’s lows. Despite the positive sentiment, the price retraced to the $145 support zone before unsuccessfully retesting the daily high a second time. Nonetheless, investors believe that the recently announced tokens could bring a significant inflow of liquidity as the crypto exchanges have a massive user base. Moreover, the TSLs could accelerate Solana’s Liquid staking sector’s expansion and boost its adoption by retail users. The fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization had its price recovery halted by the most recent market shakeout. SOL’s price lost the $160 support zone and revisited the $140 level as Bitcoin slipped to $58,000 two days ago. Related Reading: RENDER Soars 30% In A Week, Here’s Why Experts Forecast A Massive Pump As a result, some market watchers remain cautious about the token’s short-term performance but suggest that SOL might aim for new heights in the coming months. As of this writing, the cryptocurrency trades at $145, a 2% increase in the last 24 hours. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Solana started a fresh decline below $155 and $150. SOL price tested $140 and is currently struggling to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh downward move below $150 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $148 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a short-term declining channel forming with resistance at $145.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a recovery wave if it clears the $148 resistance zone. Solana Price Revisits $140 Solana price started a fresh decline from well above $155 like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL gained pace and traded below the $150 level. It even tested the $140 support level. A low was formed at $140.53 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the $142 and $143 levels. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $161.95 swing high to the $140.53 low. Solana is now trading well below $150 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $146 level. There is also a short-term declining channel forming with resistance at $145.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The next major resistance is near the $148 level. A successful close above the $148 and $150 resistance levels could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $152 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $161.95 swing high to the $140.53 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $162 level. More Downsides in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $146 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $142 level. The first major support is near the $140 level. A break below the $140 level might send the price toward $132. If there is a close below the $132 support, the price could decline toward the $125 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $142 and $140. Major Resistance Levels – $146 and $148.
Bitcoin's price fell to $58,900 while other major cryptocurrencies fell more than 4% late Wednesday.
Data shows that Bitcoin (BTC) Open Interest plummeted during the latest market retrace, but Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) have been resilient. Solana & Ethereum Open Interest Has Only Seen A Mild Retrace According to data from the analytics firm Santiment, Bitcoin has seen its Open Interest plunge after the pullback in its price. The “Open Interest” here refers to a metric that keeps track of the total amount of derivatives positions related to a given asset (in USD) currently open on all exchanges. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $64,000, But This Pattern Could Mean Bull Run Isn’t Safe When the value of this metric goes up, investors will be opening new positions in the derivatives market right now. As new positions generally suggest a rise of total leverage in the market, the Open Interest registering this trend can lead to more volatility for the cryptocurrency’s price. On the other hand, the indicator observing a decline implies some investors are either closing up their positions of their own volition or getting forcibly liquidated by their platform. The asset tends to behave more stably once such a decrease goes through. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Open Interest for three top coins in the sector, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, over the past month: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Open Interest has dropped around 7.5% in the past day. The reason behind this plunge will likely be the asset’s retrace to levels under $63,000. Interestingly, while Ethereum and Solana have registered similar price drawdowns inside this window, the Open Interest is only down around 2% for both of them. It’s possible that Bitcoin was simply the most leveraged of these assets, so the relatively small price drop was enough to cause significant liquidations. There are also some other possibilities, however. The investors may be more interested in the altcoins right now, choosing to close down BTC-related positions and opening up more positions related to alts like Solana and Ethereum. It’s hard to say whether this increased appetite for speculation around Solana and Ethereum relative to Bitcoin is a positive for the market. Still, it does set these coins up to see some action shortly. Related Reading: Bitcoin Tops & Bottoms Occur When This Metric Spikes, Analytics Firm Reveals On the topic of liquidations, data from CoinGlass has revealed the exact figures related to the Open Interest flush the cryptocurrency sector has witnessed in the last 24 hours. The table shows that $107 million in cryptocurrency derivatives contracts have found liquidation during the past day, with over $88 million of these coming from the long contract holders alone. SOL Price At the time of writing, Solana is trading around $156, up almost 7% over the past week. Featured image from Shutterstock.com, CoinGlass.com, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com
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A critical warning has been issued for users of Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms about a malicious Chrome extension known as “Bull Checker.” This alert was issued by Jupiter, a leading decentralized exchange aggregator on the Solana blockchain, following investigative collaboration with cybersecurity experts and community support. A Warning for All Solana Users Jupiter’s research […]
Solana remains one of the top-performing crypto assets over the past year. Even though there is a retracement from the 2024 highs, the coin is still multiples higher than the 2022 lows. Traders are upbeat about what lies ahead, with some convinced the coin will easily break $260 and register all-time highs in the coming months. Like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top altcoins like Cardano, SOL faces determined sellers. From the daily chart, SOL is moving sideways in a possible accumulation, considering the current primary trend remains upward. However, on lower time frames, one trader thinks SOL might struggle in the coming few sessions. SOL Holders To Prepare For More Pain? Taking to X has picked out a head and short formation in the hourly chart. Technically, this candlestick pattern is associated with weakness. Of note is that this formation prints when the coin consolidates inside the bear range from July 28 through August 5. Related Reading: HODLing Resurgence? 374,000 Bitcoin Transfer Ignites Crypto Recovery From the daily chart, SOL faces strong resistance at an August 8 high of $162. On the lower end, support is at $142. The sideways movement and fluctuation inside this range have formed a bear flag–another selling signal, especially if sellers of late July and early August press on. In the hourly chart, the immediate resistance is around $150, marking the tip of the head. However, the top of the shoulder is at around $146. Meanwhile, the baseline of this pattern is at $142, coinciding with the critical support in the daily chart. Therefore, reading from the above candlestick formation means that traders should prepare for more pain unless Solana bulls push higher. A break below $142 in the daily chart sets the ball rolling for aggressive sellers targeting June and July lows of around $120. Solana Challenges: Centralization Claims, High Transaction Processing Failure Rate The upside momentum, looking at other developments besides candlestick formation, is fizzling out. Last week, a severe security flaw was discovered and quickly patched. Related Reading: Bitcoin Poised To Reach New All-Time Highs: Expert Dives Into Tether’s Role As The Key The critical vulnerability, analysts said, had the potential to cripple the whole network. What’s concerning is that even considering the severity of the flaw, the Solana Foundation and developers chose a “quiet” fix, calling into question Solana’s decentralization level. Additionally, Solana has been struggling with high transaction processing failures. According to trading data from Jupiter, a top DEX on Solana, only about 35% of all transactions posted go through. A big chunk, or 65% of all transactions, fail. The high failure rate significantly undermines some of the platform’s key selling points, mainly its low fees and high scalability. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
As historically proven, the start of an altcoin season, or ‘altseason,’ a period marked by the strong performance of alternative cryptocurrencies relative to Bitcoin, often begins following a significant increase in BTC’s price. This phenomenon has been elaborated recently by Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, who has now shared the specific time when the alt season for this cycle could begin. Related Reading: Is Now the Time to Buy Bitcoin? Top Analysts Predict $150K Surge On The Horizon Bitcoin And Ethereum: Key Price Targets To Kickstart Altcoin Season In Hayes’ latest substack blog post “Water, Water, Every Where,” the BitMEX co-founder suggests that certain key price marks for Bitcoin and Ethereum hold the key to altcoins commencing their next major rally. Hayes emphasizes that for altcoins to embark on a bullish trend, Bitcoin and Ethereum must surpass significant psychological barriers. According to the BitMEX co-founder, Bitcoin must break above $70,000, and Ethereum must exceed $4,000 to set the stage for a broader altcoin rally. These levels are seen as crucial for restoring investor confidence and enabling a flow of capital into smaller-cap coins. Hayes particularly noted: Alt szn will return only after Bitcoin and Ether decidedly break through $70,000 and $4,000, respectively. Solana will also climb over $250, but the crypto market-wide wealth effect of a Solana pump is nowhere near as potent as with Bitcoin and Ether, given the relative market caps. The combination of a dollar liquidity-inspired Bitcoin and Ether rally into year-end will create a strong foundation for the return of a sexy shitcoin soiree. The Potential Catalysts In addition to his alt season start-off forecast, the BitMEX co-founder disclosed some potential catalysts that could play a major role in these upcoming market rallies. Hayes connected these imminent market movements to macroeconomic factors, specifically the issuance of US Treasury bills (T-bills). He argues that these could introduce new liquidity into the crypto markets, propelling Bitcoin towards the $100,000 mark within this cycle. This anticipated flow of funds is expected to benefit Bitcoin and have a significant positive impact on Ethereum and, by extension, the broader altcoin market. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Gains Strength, Outpaces Bitcoin With An 8% Surge Hayes also commented on the upcoming US election and the likely impact on the crypto market. Referring to it as “a coin toss,” the BitMEX co-founder said that with the election in early November and Yellen being at “peak manipulation in October, there will be no better time for liquidity this year.” He added: Therefore, I shall sell into strength. I will not liquidate my entire crypto portfolio but take profits in my more speculative momentum trades. At the end of the note, the BitMEX co-founder touched on the US debts and reiterated his $1 million prediction on Bitcoin, noting: Once the US debt ceiling charade is over, liquidity will gush from the Treasury and possibly the Fed to get markets back on track. Then, the bull market will begin for realz. $1 million Bitcoin is still my base case. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
The Solana meme coin ecosystem has been one of the major talking points in this bull run, as crypto investors continue to bet on tokens that launch from the meme coin generator Pump.fun. However, Solana traders might be having a rethink as data from the on-chain analytics platform Dune shows a dwindling interest in these […]
Analysts forecast $300 to $1,000 SOL, but network data suggests that a rally to $190 is a more realistic expectation.
Ethereum and Solana registered net inflows last week despite a price correction among most cryptocurrencies. According to the most recent Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report published by CoinShares, the cumulative inflows into these investment products reached an impressive $176 million over the week. This positive trend was consistent across all regions, with each registering […]
Although the market dipped today, Solana has found its way to spark investor interest despite falling a few points in the past 24 hours. However, the token is still up nearly 22% in the past month, going against the market’s general bearishness after last week’s slip and slide. Related Reading: XRP Price Reaches Support: Will It Trigger a Turnaround? Solana’s significant traction around the world has garnered some attention in the institutional space, leading to a development that might help SOL weather the bearish storm ahead. But with the coming announcements of several macro indicators, there might be trouble in the coming weeks. Brazil Approves Solana ETF, Coming Ahead Of The USA The Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), the Brazilian equivalent of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, approved QR Asset’s Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal on Wednesday becoming the first ever Solana ETF in Latin America. This development surpasses the United States as several Solana ETFs are still up for review by the SEC. According to local sources, the ETF is still subject to approval by B3, the company responsible for the country’s stock exchange. Nonetheless, this is a huge win for Brazilian crypto-enthusiasts as it solidifies the country’s position in the international crypto scene. “This ETF reaffirms our commitment to offering quality and diversification to Brazilian investors. We are proud to be global pioneers in this segment, consolidating Brazil’s position as a leading market for regulated investments in crypto assets,” Theodoro Fleury, Manager and Chief Investment Officer at QR Asset, said in an interview. SOL Consolidation Phase Starts, Price To Stabilize On This Level Regulatory hurdles are the thing that block Solana ETFs from hitting the market. Although the SEC already pulled Solana’s name from its legal action against Binance, Solana ETFs in the US are still a long way ahead. But the market reacted spectacularly well from the Brazilian Solana ETF announcement. Although short term pain is relatively stingy, SOL’s position is quite healthy as the $131-$147 price range remains to be the bulls’ chosen platform for future upward movement. Meanwhile, World of Charts, a well-known cryptocurrency analyst, has identified the presence of a bullish pennant pattern. This pattern typically occurs after a significant upward price movement and is characterized by converging trendlines that resemble a symmetrical triangle. This pattern indicates a temporary halt in the market before continuing the current upward trend. ETF: Boon Or Bane? The ETF announcement has definitely hurt the bears, which further reduced the possibility of further downturn. Moving forward, investors and traders should watch the broader market developments that may or may not affect the token’s price movement. In this case, watching how institutional entities grow in interest on Solana– and crypto as a whole– is a great place to start. Related Reading: SUI Leads Crypto Market With 78% Weekly Uptick: Here’s Why SOL’s potential is in the long term with developments like this that may take place weeks, or even months, after the initial announcement. As of now, SOL is weathering the bearish storm well as the consolidation phase opens the road toward $171 or even $186. However, expect this consolidation phase to be short as the market continues to experience moderate volatility in the short term. Featured image from Marca, chart from TradingView
In a major turnaround, Solana (SOL) has managed to bounce from a 6-month low of $109 to consolidate above the $150 mark in the past 24 hours, solidifying its status as one of the best performers in the market year-to-date. The recent market rally has breathed new life into Solana, but according to crypto analyst Miles Deutscher, this is just the beginning. In a detailed social media post, Deutscher revealed 10 reasons why he believes SOL is poised for a staggering 5x to 10x upside move, with the potential to reach the $1,000 price point. Reasons Why Deutscher Is Mega Bullish On Solana Deutscher’s first point centers on Solana’s consistent relative strength throughout the market cycle. The analyst contends that SOL has maintained its position and garnered significant mindshare, particularly within the meme coin sector. Deutscher also emphasizes the role of attention in driving price action, noting that Solana’s prominence was underscored during the recent Bitcoin conference, where it ranked second only to BTC regarding mindshare, creating a positive feedback loop, and fueling SOL’s ascent. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Soars Above $62,000 Again: Top 3 Reasons Deutscher also draws attention to Solana’s status as a “thriving crypto hub,” likening it to a premier casino where meme coins—akin to games—flourish, with the SOL token serving as the exchange medium. This dynamic ecosystem, he suggests, contributes to the overall value accrued within the Solana network. Another key factor in SOL’s favor, according to Deutscher, is its market cap differential from that of Ethereum (ETH). With Ethereum having a significantly higher market cap valuation, SOL benefits from “speculation opportunities,” especially as its metrics continue to outperform Ethereum’s. Deutscher points out that a potential repricing of ETH could further boost SOL’s market cap, potentially leading to a valuation of $1,320 or $660 per SOL. In addition, the analyst noted that SOL is currently on the verge of breaking through SOL/ETH resistance on the weekly chart, which he believes “After that, it’s clear skies ahead. Booming DeFi, Revenue, And Institutional Adoption Delving deeper into Solana’s ecosystem metrics, Deutscher highlights its leading position in decentralized finance (DeFi) user growth, surpassing established chains like Bitcoin and Tron. The network’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has surged to new highs, reaching $5.367 billion, while its decentralized exchange (DEX) volume has outpaced Ethereum on a rolling 30-day basis. Moreover, Solana’s revenue generation has surpassed that of major players in the crypto industry, like Ethereum, underscoring its prominence in the crypto sphere. Related Reading: Toncoin Rally Above 4-Hour 100-Day SMA Puts TON On The Path To $7.6 Deutscher also praised Solana’s latest upgrade, Firedancer, which aims to increase scalability, network efficiency, and institutional compatibility, as a major milestone for the blockchain and another reason to be bullish on the token’s prospects. The analyst also noted that asset management giant Hamilton Lane had launched a fund on the network, as NewsBTC reported in July, signaling growing institutional interest in the Solana ecosystem. Finally, the prospect of a spot Solana ETF, as proposed by VanEck, could potentially usher in a new wave of institutional capital, paving the way for further adoption and growth within the Solana ecosystem. At the time of writing, SOL was trading at $153, down 6% from Thursday’s weekly high of $163. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
A crypto analyst has reignited the debate between Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), evaluating which cryptocurrency was more superior. Considering recent market trends and performances of both altcoins, the analyst has finally identified a clear winner in the competition. Solana Wins Battle Against Ethereum In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, legendary crypto trader and analyst, Peter Brandt drew a comparison between Solana and Ethereum, spotlighting their fundamental characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. Based on his analysis, Brandt suggests that it was inevitable that one will be recognized as the clear winner or superior blockchain and cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Ethereum Vs. Solana: Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Reveals The ‘Clear Winner’ Sharing a price chart of Solana/Ethereum, the analyst offered a critical view of Ethereum, highlighting several vulnerabilities that are plaguing the blockchain. Despite being the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Brandt has described ETH as a difficult network to use, likely attributing this to its slow transaction speeds. He stated that Ethereum was expensive, cumbersome, and flawed. Moreover, the analyst has cast doubts on Ethereum’s claim to decentralization, suggesting that the blockchain was not as decentralized as it presents itself to be. On the other hand, Brandt praised Solana for its numerous strengths and noteworthy characteristics. The analyst points out that Solana’s ability to offer high speed transactions at a fraction of the cost of Ethereum was impressive. Brandt also disclosed that Solana’s network was easier to use, making it more accessible to developers and users. Additionally, the analyst highlights that Solana maintains a strong technical base, possibly referring to the blockchain’s unique Proof Of History (PoH) consensus mechanism. From the analyst’s perspective, Solana’s strong fundamentals and superior functionalities gives it a significant edge over Ethereum. He concluded his analysis with a bold prediction, stating that Solana could gain 100% in value relative to Ethereum in the months ahead. This underscores the analyst’s belief that Solana could potentially outperform Ethereum in the market. While Brandt’s comparison of Ethereum and Solana may suggest a bias against Ethereum, the analyst has clarified that he actually does not dislike ETH. ETH Forms Death Cross While SOL Surges To $160 A crypto analyst identified as ‘KickEx’ revealed in an X post that Ethereum and Bitcoin are forming a death cross on their respective price charts. The analyst notes that ETH’s recent market crash has led to the formation of a worrisome technical pattern. Related Reading: CryptoQuant CEO Says Bitcoin Price Could Reach New ATH If It Holds This Level KickEx has disclosed that if the death cross pattern plays out, Ethereum may experience a massive price decline in the liquidity range of around $2,000 per coin. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency is trading at $2,682, reflecting a 10.84% increase, according to CoinMarketCap. While Ethereum’s price faces a potentially bleak future outlook, Solana has been performing relatively well in the market. The cryptocurrency recently hit the $160 price level, marking a rise of over 10%. Although the cryptocurrency has since retreated to $157, Solana continues to show strong bullish signals amidst market downtrends. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto market experienced a tumultuous start to the week, with one of the most severe price crashes since the collapse of FTX. While macroeconomic factors were primarily responsible for this downturn, substantial sell orders from Jump Crypto, a division of the prominent Chicago-based quantitative trading firm Jump Trading Group, also played a significant role. In the 10 days leading up to the crash, Jump Trading transferred $277 million worth of ETH to various exchanges, significantly intensifying selling pressure across the cryptocurrency market. Additionally, Jump Trading liquidated 11,500 ETH (valued at approximately $29 million) from its holdings in Lido Finance, further contributing to its extensive sell-off. This aggressive selling activity by Jump Trading has sparked widespread speculation regarding the firm’s potential full-scale withdrawal from the crypto sector. What Jump’s Rumored Exit Could Mean For Solana These movements have ignited speculation within the community regarding Jump’s potential withdrawal from the sector, a scenario that could have profound implications for specific projects, especially Solana. Jump Crypto has been deeply involved with Solana, not least through its development of the Firedancer validator client, which is set to become one of the most crucial components of the Solana network infrastructure in the near future. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Jumps 39% From Crash Low, But Is This Rally Sustainable? Jonah van Bourg, a crypto analyst and host of the 1000x podcast, has provided an exposition on what the rumored exit of Jump’s crypto activities could mean for Solana. Van Bourg explains, “Jump’s rumored exit will impact Solana and Firedancer. Here’s my take: Jump would not build Firedancer for free. Based on what I have heard, I think it’s reasonable to assume that Jump received millions of units of locked SOL as compensation for their multiyear effort building a complex validator client.” The implications of Jump’s potential exit are multifaceted. Van Bourg suggests that despite the rumors, Jump is unlikely to completely sever ties with Firedancer or Solana immediately due to the “megacontracts” involved that include extensive legal documentation. This suggests a structured, rather than abrupt, transition, which may stabilize immediate impacts but introduces long-term uncertainties. “In other words, Jump can’t (and shouldn’t) walk away. Thus, Jump will probably continue to develop & support Firedancer for some time,” Van Bourg adds. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Bounces 30% Amid Market Recovery, Analysts Remain Bullish Furthermore, the expert speculates on the financial motivations underlying Jump’s future involvement, “They will not be doing so out of an altruistic desire to design the decentralized utopia of the future, as Mustache Warrior would often claim (in an insult to everyone’s intelligence). Instead, this is unquestionably about vesting 8-10 figures worth of compensation.” Despite this, Van Bourg remains bullish on Solana in the near term, suggesting that fears of a massive sell-off by Jump are overblown. “I am not worried about Jump unloading their mammoth position anytime soon. I remain bullish SOL and have been accumulating on dips for some time,” he declares. Yet, he also pragmatically acknowledges the possibility of Jump reducing its position strategically post-Firedancer contract expiration, “once the Firedancer contract sunsets, it would be irrational to assume that an economic actor as savvy as Jump wouldn’t exit their length, especially at higher prices. This is precisely what they [probably] just did with their ETH and ETH ecosystem deals.” At press time, SOL traded at $154.17. Featured image from Chainalysis, chart from TradingView.com
Solana started a decent upward move from the $110 zone. SOL price is rising and might increase further above the $155 resistance zone. SOL price started a recovery wave above the $135 and $140 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $136 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $155 resistance zone. Solana Price Recovers 15% Solana price declined heavily below the $165 and $150 levels like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It even traded below the $120 support before the bulls appeared. A low was formed at $109 and SOL recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $120 and $135 resistance levels. The price climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $184 swing high to the $109 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $136 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading above $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $155 level. It is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $184 swing high to the $109 low. The next major resistance is near the $166 level. A successful close above the $166 resistance could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $184. Any more gains might send the price toward the $195 level. Another Decline in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $155 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $140 level. The first major support is near the $135 level. A break below the $135 level might send the price toward $122. If there is a close below the $122 support, the price could decline toward the $110 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $140 and $135. Major Resistance Levels – $155 and $166.