In a scathing criticism, Brad Garlinghouse, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of financial giant, Ripple, has publicly condemned the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its sudden retracement from the legal tussle with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The Ripple Chief in his criticism of the SEC’s strategy charged that the regulatory […]
In a recent flare-up on X, notable voices from both the Ethereum and Solana communities clashed over various criticisms directed at the Solana blockchain. Flip Research, a X handle aligned with pro-Ethereum viewpoints, outlined several perceived flaws in SOL’s architecture and operation, raising questions about the blockchain’s reliability, usability, and future potential in institutional settings. […]
Solana extended gains above $180. SOL price is now struggling to reach the $200 level and showing some signs of a downside correction. SOL price started a downside correction from the $192 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $185 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $187 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase unless it settles below the $175 support. Solana Price Fails To Test $200 Solana price remained in a positive zone and extended gains, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. It traded above the $180 and $185 resistance levels. Finally, it tested the $192 zone and struggled to reach $200. A high was formed near $193.86 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $190 and $188 support levels. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $165 swing low to the $193 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $187 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $185 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. The bulls are now active near the $180 support and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $165 swing low to the $193 high. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $185 level. The next major resistance is near the $188 level. A successful close above the $188 resistance could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $192. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. More Losses in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $185 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $180 level. The first major support is near the $175 level. A break below the $175 level might send the price toward $165. If there is a close below the $165 support, the price could decline toward the $155 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 – $180 and $175. Major Resistance Levels – $185 and $188.
After a drab week characterized by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana prices either dumping or moving sideways, prices bounced off strongly by the end of last week. Of note, losses in Ethereum were arrested as prices recovered, rising from around $3,000. At the same time, Bitcoin and Solana pushed higher, closing in on $70,000 and $200, respectively. Interest In Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Spikes According to Santiment data, despite weakness across the scene, there were hints of strength at the tail end of last week. Of note was renewed interest, where Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum saw a marked spike in trading volume. Related Reading: Fantom (FTM) Regains Momentum After Weeks Long Bleed – Will This Continue? When trading volume surges, it often suggests that market participants are curious and willing to engage, especially if prices are rising. Since these top coins were firm, rejecting losses, especially from Friday, July 26, buyers were in the equation, looking to capitalize. As Santiment analysts noted, how Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana perform tends to impact the general market. If Ethereum rallies, for example, it would benefit the broader layer-2 and 3 ecosystems. This will push meme coins and even decentralized finance (DeFi) activity even higher. There were multiple factors behind this interest. In Bitcoin’s case, shifting regulatory perspective on the world’s most valuable coin and increasing endorsement from politicians, especially in the United States, could explain why more are willing to learn about the coin. The Impact Of Trump, Spot Ethereum ETFs, And SOL Flipping BNB Over the weekend, Donald Trump, the former president and the presidential candidate in the upcoming November election, delivered a keynote address at the recently concluded Bitcoin conference in Nashville. Trump expressed his support for Bitcoin, saying he would make America the home of crypto. Meanwhile, eyes were on Ethereum following the approval of spot ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Though the derivative product began trading at leading bourses, including the NYSE and Cboe, inflows remain low. If anything, Farside data showed that by Friday, spot Ethereum ETFs had posted outflows for three consecutive days. Outflows from Grayscale’s ETHE chiefly drove this. Even amid this unexpected development, BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF product saw over $87 million inflows on July 26. Related Reading: Donald Trump Reveals Plans For US Government’s 213,239 Bitcoin If Elected Traders also tracked Solana after the coin flipped BNB as the third most valuable cryptocurrency, excluding stablecoins. According to July 29, SOL commanded a market cap of $88.5 billion, while BNB stood at $86.5 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. Over the past few weeks, SOL has been edging higher. To put in the numbers, SOL is up 56% from July lows. It will likely register fresh Q3 2024 highs if buyers breach $200. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
In June this year, the Solana blockchain emerged as a hub for people who liked joke currencies. It was a busy month for everyone. The ecosystem now has 30 celebrity-themed tokens that reflect famous people from different fields, such as social media influencers, singers, and reality TV stars. Even though these launches got a lot […]
Solana (SOL) has been one of the best-performing assets since the last quarter of 2023 and so far this year. This positive run has sparked several conversations about the altcoin’s bullish potential and its likelihood of significantly surpassing its current all-time high in this cycle. However, it appears that several crypto enthusiasts are still not […]
Recent events have brought Solana (SOL) to the spotlight, drawing in both experts and investors due to its notable price gain. According to market expert Ali Martinez, the price of Solana is likely to see a remarkable growth of 900%, which will ultimately result in the price reaching $1,630. Related Reading: Ethereum Name Service (ENS) 153% Rally ‘Underway’, Analyst Says Based on his prognosis, Solana might be about to perform better in the coming weeks or months. This is because it has recently displayed a pattern called a “bull pennant”, which in technical lingo usually means the price is set for a big ascent. The next period of stabilization, during which volatility dropped and price action became more narrow, led to the pennant shape. Martinez says that Solana’s recent break above the top trendline of this pennant is a strong sign that prices will go up. This big step forward and last week’s 20% rise show that the market’s mood has changed a lot. #Solana $SOL has officially broken out from this bull pennant, suggesting a potential 900% rally ahead. pic.twitter.com/CWQdWGny0X — Ali (@ali_charts) July 24, 2024 Market Situation Shows Mixed Signs Notwithstanding the hopeful estimate, the state of the current market shows a mixed picture. Currently selling at $166, Solana shows a 9.70% drop only this week. Meanwhile, Fisher Transform, which predicts market turning moments, shows a bearish signal for Solana. This implies that although the break from the pennant is positive, instantaneous market circumstances could not entirely support the predicted upward trajectory. Observing that the TD Sequential indicator flashed a Sell signal on three separate timesframes for Solana, Martinez had earlier expected this retreat. He says that although the 868% increase to $1,630 is still a long-term possibility, it is not likely to happen right away. Solana: Forecast Creates A Complex Picture Unlike Martinez’s very optimistic view, current Coincheckup data offers Solana a more cautious estimate. Solana is selling 14% below its projected value right now, according the statistics for the next month. With a forecast 4.37% increase over the next three months, the short-term view is still cautiously positive nonetheless. This little rise implies that the crypto is likely to hold steady even if quick rebound might be sluggish. Related Reading: Debunking Doubts: How XRP Could Achieve A 3-Digit Surge — Analyst Looking ahead, the six-month projection shows a more significant increase of 72%, indicating great increasing momentum as the state of the market gets better. The one-year estimate also shows a 55% rise in Solana’s value, therefore highlighting a generally good long-term future. This long-term projection fits the general pattern of increasing confidence in Solana’s adoption and development despite transient swings. Featured image from TheStreet, chart from TradingView
Solana started a fresh increase from the $165 zone. SOL price is showing signs of strength and might climb further above the $182.50 resistance. SOL price started a decent upward move from the $165 support against the US Dollar. The price is now trading near $175 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $170 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could aim for more upsides if it clears the $182.50 resistance level. Solana Price Remains In Positive Zone Above $165 Solana price started a downside correction from $152.50 like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It traded below the $175 and $172 support levels. There was a drop below the $170 level. Finally, it tested the $165 support. A low is formed at $165.12 and the price is again rising. There was a break above the $170 and $172 resistance levels. The price surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $182.51 swing high to the $165.12 low. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $170 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading near the $175 level. It seems to be struggling near the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $182.51 swing high to the $165.12 low. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $175 level. The next major resistance is near the $182.50 level. A successful close above the $182.50 resistance could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $192. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. Are Dips Limited in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $182.50 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $172 level. The first major support is near the $170 level. A break below the $170 level might send the price toward $165. If there is a close below the $165 support, the price could decline toward the $155 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 – $172 and $170. Major Resistance Levels – $175 and $182.50.
Solana (SOL) is currently one of the high-flyers in the crypto market. The crypto token recently recorded one of the most gains following the market-wide rebound. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital, however, suggested that the crypto token is just getting started, revealing key levels to watch as Solana eyes higher prices. Key Levels To Watch For Solana’s Price In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Rekt Capital highlighted $180 and $202 as key price levels to watch for Solana’s price. The analyst claimed that a successful retest of the $180 price level as new support could continue an upward trend over time for Solana. SOL could rise above $200 in the short term as it moves further to the upside. However, the crypto token would need to break the resistance at $202 as it looks to break its all-time high (ATH) of $260. Related Reading: Will Bitcoin Reach A New All-Time High? Crypto Analyst Reveals Why $90,000 Is Possible Following the recent market-wide rebound, Solana had risen above $180, a three-month high for the crypto token. Although the crypto token has dropped below this price level again, another rise above $180 will help SOL establish that price range as new support and prime it for further moves to the upside. As highlighted by Rekt Capital, the $135 and $122 price levels have already been established as solid support for the crypto token. Rekt Capital’s analysis follows crypto analyst Ali Martinez’s recent prediction that Solana could skyrocket and rise to as high as $1,000. Martinez stated that early signs of a breakout from a bull pennant suggest a potential 900% rally ahead for Solana. Crypto analyst Javon Marks also offered a bullish prediction for Solana, stating that the crypto token will rise to $233 and then $450. He made this prediction based on SOL’s bullish structure, which he noted also recently confirmed a hidden bullish divergence. Marks explained that this divergence could send Solana’s price back above $204 and lead to a price rally of over 40% to $233.8 as prices “hold broken out of a much larger resisting structure.” The analyst also suggested that this bullish divergence will cause Solana’s price to rise to $450. Enough Reasons To Be Bullish On Solana There are enough reasons to be bullish on Solana, especially considering how the crypto token has earned the status of being among the ‘big 3’ alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum in this bull run. Solana’s dominance in this market cycle is one reason market participants anticipate that a Spot Solana ETF will likely be approved next. Solana’s price appears to be reacting to such expectations, with fund issuers VanEck and 21Shares filing to offer Spot Solana ETFs. If they eventually launch, these funds could contribute to more parabolic price gains for SOL, considering the Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ impact on BTC’s price. Related Reading: Dogecoin Falling Wedge Pattern: Crypto Analyst Predicts Breakout To $0.22 The steady rise in Solana’s total value locked (TVL) also paints a bullish picture for the crypto token. Data from DeFiLlama shows that Solana’s TVL has been rising significantly since the start of the year and has continued to hit new highs. The network’s TVL currently stands at $5.21 billion, the third highest among all chains. At the time of writing, Solana is trading at around $173, down over 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
A crypto analyst has predicted that Solana (SOL) is set to rally by 1,000% this bullish cycle. According to his analysis, SOL is preparing for a mega surge to new all time highs of $1,800. Solana Sets Sight On $1,800 Price Increase In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, Ali Martinez, a prominent cryptocurrency analyst, expressed bullish sentiment regarding Solana’s future price outlook. According to Martinez, Solana is poised for a significant price surge, potentially reaching an impressive $1,000, marking new all-time highs. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin Price Crashed Below $66,000, Taking Shiba Inu And Dogecoin With It The crypto analyst’s optimistic forecast for Solana is rooted in the cryptocurrency’s recent price movements. Sharing a price chart illustrating SOL’s price action from late 2023 to the end of 2024, Martinez predicted a maximum bullish surge to $1,800 for the altcoin. The analyst also based his bullish projections on early signs of an identified technical bull pennant pattern in Solana’s price chart. A bull pennant is a continuation pattern that often signals the extension of continuation of an upward trend after a period of consolidation. For Solana, this unique pattern suggests that SOL may be gearing up for a substantial bullish breakout this year. In accordance with his analysis, Martinez foresees Solana experiencing a whopping 900% rally by the end of 2024. This price surge would signal a major milestone for the cryptocurrency, considering Solana has only been able to rise as high as $259.96 in 2021. While Martinez has maintained a bullish stance on Solana’s price outlook, the analyst also cautioned that his projected surge will not happen instantly. He disclosed that the flagpole for the bull pennant pattern took about 184 days to form, during which Solana climbed from an initial price of $11 to $192. Given this gradual price progression, Martinez revealed that there will be multiple corrections or temporary price dips for SOL along its path to its $1,000 price target. One of the said corrections is expected at the breakout point of $167, suggesting that Solana may drop to this level before it can reach new highs. After this slight correction, SOL is expected to continue on a bullish upward trajectory, potentially reaching $1,000 in due time. SOL Price Analysis Solana has been on a bullish trend over the past month, steadily approaching the $200 price mark. The cryptocurrency has witnessed substantial gains, recording an increase of approximately 14.71% in the last seven days, according to CoinMarketCap. Related Reading: Will Bitcoin Reach A New All-Time High? Crypto Analyst Reveals Why $90,000 Is Possible At the time of writing, SOL price is trading at $177.56, underscoring the cryptocurrency’s strong fundamentals amidst market volatility. In a more recent X post, Martinez disclosed that Solana’s TD sequential is now presenting a buy signal on the hourly chart. According to the indicator, this suggests that it might be a good time to purchase Solana, as the price is expected to increase soon. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto traders note to “watch out” for Solana price action as a bullish pennant pattern has started to form on the price chart.
Solana (SOL) price is currently on a bullish move, climbing over 5% in the last 24 hours with strong bullish momentum toward the $160 resistance mark. Analyzing Solana’s growing momentum reveals that it could be fueled by recent active buyers’ activity in the market and optimism that the digital asset could be poised for further gain. As Solana draws closer to the $160 mark, we will delve into an in-depth examination of SOL’s upswing based on current price actions, and key indicators supporting this upward trend, exploring what this means for SOL’s future price prospects. SOL’s price is currently trading at around $153 and has increased by 5.66% with a market capitalization of over $71 billion and a trading volume of over $2 billion as of the time of writing. In the last 24 hours, SOL’s market cap and trading volume have experienced an increase of 5.68% and 28.45% respectively. Analyzing Technical Indicators Supporting SOL’s Bullish Trend Currently, the price of Solana on the 4-hour chart with bullish momentum has risen above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and the 4-hour bearish trendline. The digital asset has been able to maintain its bullish sentiment since these breaks and could continue its upward move toward the $160 resistance level. Also, the formation of the 4-hour Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests that SOL’s price may continue its bullish move toward the $160 resistance level as the signal line of the RSI indicator has been maintaining its bullish sentiment above 50% and is currently trending the overbought zone. On the 1-day, the price of SOL has broken above the bearish trendline, and it can be observed that the crypto asset is currently attempting a bullish move above the 100-day SMA towards the $160 resistance level. Since the break above the bearish trendline, Solana has been showing bullish resilience, keeping a steady pace toward the $160 mark. Finally, on the 1-day chart, a careful examination of the formation of the 1-day RSI reveals that SOL could sustain its bullish trend above the 1-day SMA and the bearish trendline toward the $160 resistance mark as the signal line of the indicator has risen above 50% and is currently attempting a move towards the oversold zone. Resistance And Support Levels For Solana To Watch If SOL can maintain its current bullish momentum to hit the $160 resistance level and close above, it may continue to move upward to challenge the $188 resistance level. When this level is breached, the digital asset may experience further price gain toward the $205 resistance level and possibly other levels above. Conversely, should SOL pull back at $160, it will start to decline once more toward the $118 support level. Following a break below this level, the crypto asset may see further price decline to challenge the $99 support level and perhaps other levels below. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana started a steady increase above the $135 zone. SOL price broke the $150 resistance and is now consolidating gains. SOL price started a decent upward move above the $135 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $147 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could correct lower, but the bulls might remain active near $147 or $143. Solana Price Jumps Over 5% Solana price managed to start a fresh increase above the $125 pivot level. SOL gained pace for a move above the $132 and $135 resistance levels, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price even cleared the $145 resistance and surpassed the $150 hurdle. A high was formed at $152.05 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is trading well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $134 swing low to the $152 high. Solana is now trading above the $145 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $147 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $152 level. The next major resistance is near the $155 level. A successful close above the $155 resistance could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $165. Any more gains might send the price toward the $172 level. Are Dips Limited in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $152 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $150 level. The first major support is near the $147 level and the trend line. A break below the $147 level might send the price toward $143 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $134 swing low to the $152 high. If there is a close below the $143 support, the price could decline toward the $138 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 – $147 and $143. Major Resistance Levels – $152 and $155.
In an interview with Tony Edwards of Thinking Crypto, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, explained the firm’s decision to file for a spot Solana-based Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) rather than one based on XRP. VanEck, a pioneering investment management firm in the US, has chosen to back Solana due to its […]
After falling below the $121 price mark last week, the Solana has shown a strong rebound. The SOL price is up 19% from the local low. But the current setup of the Solana price suggests the potential for an even stronger upward breakout, similar to that of summer 2021, according to popular crypto analyst Daan de Rover, better known as Crypto Rover. From the end of July 2021 to the beginning of November 2021, SOL rallied by more than 1,100%. The chart shared by Rover displays Solana’s price action on a weekly timeframe, showcasing the formation of a descending triangle pattern similar to 2021. A descending triangle in this setting can be considered a continuation pattern, often leading to a breakout to the upside, especially following a prior uptrend. Currently, SOL is trading around $141. The base of the triangle, acting as a support zone, is between approximately $120 and $130. Meanwhile, the descending upper trendline currently caps the price. Related Reading: Bonk Inu (BONK) Skyrockets 10%, Dethroning WIF As Solana’s Largest Meme Coin If the Solana price breaks above this descending trendline, Rover predicts that Solana could repeat history and explode beyond $800. “SOL will go parabolic soon,” Rover asserted via X. However, investors need to monitor the $120 support level closely. A sustained move below this could invalidate the bullish scenario, whereas a strong upward push through the triangle’s upper boundary could set the stage for the anticipated rally. Potential Catalyst: Solana 2.0 Makes Major Progress A potential catalyst for the breakout comes from the Jump Crypto team. The Solana network is about to get a major infrastructure update with the new Firedancer client which is currently being developed. @CantelopePeel, an engineer at Jump Crypto, shared via X today, “Full Firedancer client built its first accepted block on Solana testnet.” Full Firedancer client built its first accepted block on Solana testnet. pic.twitter.com/T7FgkbHT8N — CANTELOPEPEEL (@CantelopePeel) July 10, 2024 He added, “Of course what you are not seeing here is that Firedancer built another 3 blocks after this, got skipped, then detected that it had mismatched against the rest of the cluster, and then summarily shutdown (gracefully, of course).” Related Reading: Solana Mirroring 2021 Bullish Pattern, Crypto Analyst Reveals The transparency in detailing both successes and hurdles reflects the ongoing complexity to scale the technology. “Fixing that is a tomorrow problem! Still a ton more to do, but hey at least you can see it on the blockchain now!” he added. This introduction of the Firedancer client to the Solana ecosystem is probably the biggest technical update thus far. Helius Labs CEO Mert Mumtaz expressed his enthusiasm for the progress via X, noting, “Firedancer has been achieved internally. No one is ready for this. Accelerate.” His remarks underscore the disruptive potential of the new client. He further elaborated on the significance of this development: “Firedancer is the 2nd Solana client (the software that nodes run) — and arguably one of the most performant pieces of open source software ever created. Solana 2.0 if you will.” On Monday, Jump Crypto announced a new bug bounty initiative targeting Firedancer v0.1, nicknamed Frankendancer. As reported by Bitcoinist, this security initiative invites developers and ethical hackers to probe the client for vulnerabilities. The initiative comes with a substantial $1 million prize pool, facilitated through the cybersecurity platform Immunefi. At press time, SOL traded at $142.82. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
An analyst has explained how Solana (SOL) is currently mirroring the same pattern that led to a bullish breakout for its price back in 2021. Solana Appears To Be Showing Similar Trend To 2021 Right Now In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about how the pattern recently forming in SOL has been reminiscent of what the cryptocurrency showed back in the July of three years ago. Related Reading: Bitcoin MVRV Ratio At Make-Or-Break Test: Will Support Hold? Below is the chart shared by the analyst, that highlights the similarity between the two periods: As is visible in the graph, the Solana 3-day price has so far shown a trajectory that has been similar to the one in 2021. Not only that, the current Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also at around the same level as the one back then. The RSI refers to an indicator in technical analysis (TA) that basically measures the speed as well as the magnitude of the recent changes occurring in SOL’s price. This momentum indicator is generally used for determining whether the asset’s price is fair or not. When the indicator has a value greater than 70, it’s a potential sign that the cryptocurrency is becoming overvalued as its price is growing too quickly. As such, corrections can become more likely in this region. On the other hand, the metric being under 30 implies a possible oversold condition is forming in the asset, meaning that a bottom could be probable to form in its price. From the chart, it’s visible that the RSI is at around 40 for Solana currently, suggesting that the asset is slightly leaning towards being undervalued. Interestingly, back in 2021, this same RSI level led to a big bullish breakout for the cryptocurrency. Given that the coin’s price has shown a similar trajectory as back then, and its RSI has also been pretty much the same, it’s possible that another surge might start for Solana from here. It now remains to be seen if past pattern will repeat for the asset or if it will follow a new path entirely. Related Reading: Bitcoin ‘Extreme Greed’ Is Almost Here: Price Bottom Now Close? In some other news, a SOL whale made a massive move on the blockchain just a couple of days ago, according to data from the cryptocurrency transaction tracker service Whale Alert. The move, which involved the transfer of 287,019 SOL (equivalent to over $40.3 million at the time the transaction was executed), travelled from an unknown wallet, likely to be the whale’s personal address, to an exchange: Binance. Thus, given the direction, it’s possible that this humongous holder had made the deposit for selling purposes. Soon after the move had come, the asset’s price had seen a dip towards the $128 mark, suggesting that the whale had played a role or had at least anticipated the drop. Whatever the case be, though, Solana has already made recovery from the drawdown. SOL Price At the time of writing, Solana is trading around $141, down more than 8% over the past week. Featured image from Shutterstock.com, whale-alert.io, charts from TradingView.com
Solana started a recovery wave from the $128 zone. SOL price is up over 6% and the bulls seem to be aiming to reclaim the $150 level. SOL price started a decent upward move above the $132 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $135 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 continue to rise toward $150 or even $155 in the near term. Solana Price Trims Some Losses Solana price managed to stay above the $120 pivot level. SOL formed a base above the $128 level and recently started a decent recovery wave, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past two sessions. There was a move above the $132 and $135 resistance levels. The price cleared the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $144.15 swing high to the $127.88 low. There was also 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 the $135 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. It is now attempting a close above the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $144.15 swing high to the $127.88 low. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $144 level. The next major resistance is near the $150 level. A successful close above the $150 resistance could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $155. Any more gains might send the price toward the $162 level. Another Decline in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $144 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $136 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. The first major support is near the $128 level, below which the price could test $120. If there is a close below the $120 support, the price could decline toward the $112 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 – $136 and $128. Major Resistance Levels – $144 and $150.
While the crypto investment sector has experienced significant outflows in recent weeks, the reverse has now been the case, with combined inflows reaching $441 million in the past week alone. This follows three consecutive weeks of net outflows ramping up concerns over investor confidence. As reported by CoinShares head of research James Butterfill, the inflow […]
Solana (SOL) recently experienced a price pullback after failing to break below the crucial $118 support level. This rebound indicates strong buying interest at this support level, preventing further declines and stabilizing the price. The $118 mark has proven to be a resilient support, with market participants closely watching Solana’s price action for signs of […]
Solana is in red for now, but the coin is one of the top performers. In the last year of trading, SOL, the native currency of the Solana ecosystem, rose by over 15X, quickly moving up the crypto ranking to fifth, flipping XRP, Cardano, and even top meme coins like Dogecoin. GSOL Trading At A […]
Over the weekend, a crypto trader turned 70 SOL into $3 million with a Solana-based token. However, the investor’s success story was overshadowed by the controversial launch of the memecoin that made it possible. Related Reading: Avalanche (AVAX) Price Rallies: Can It Break Through the $30 Barrier? Trader Makes $3 Million In Minutes A crypto trader made millions in 30 minutes after investing $9,923 in Solana-based memecoin BAKED. Lookonchain reported that a sniper spent 70 SOL to buy 81.78 million BAKED. 30 minutes later, the trader sold his holdings for 21,581 SOL, worth around $3.06 million, in 76 transactions. The feat was achieved by a seemingly “lucky” trader who previously invested and lost money in other Solana memecoins. The on-chain analysis platform concluded that the investor was likely not an insider as it had bought the tokens from Raydium’s pool instead of the Degen Fund. However, Lookonchain revealed that BAKED’s team and insiders hold over 70% of the supply. Per the report, the dev wallet spent 11.82 SOL to buy 300.72 million BAKED from the Degen Fund, where the token was launched. The wallet bought the Solana memecoin “while minting tokens and 206.9M $BAKED was added to liquidity.” 19 wallets snatched up the remaining 492.37 million tokens in one second. These wallets were created simultaneously with the dev wallet and were funded by Bitget. 15 out of 19 wallets withdrew SOL from Bitget three days ago and are suspected to be linked to BAKED’s team and insiders. As a result, 78% of the supply, worth around $15.6 million, was held by insider and dev-related wallets. The wallets spent 82.4 SOL, around $11,700, to buy 779.85 million BAKED before selling. At the time of Lookonchain’s report, the insiders had sold a small portion of their tokens and still held 76.36% of the supply. BAKED has plummeted by 58% in the last 24 hours, currently trading for $0.01260. Is The New Solana Token Launch Baked Or Burned? Crypto investors refuted the claims that the “lucky” sniper was not an insider and expressed discontent with the Solana memecoin launch. Additionally, users have called the BAKED token a scam due to an alleged lack of transparency. GUMMY investors were supposed to earn a 15% reward on BAKED tokens for staking their tokens on July 1. However, users reported they did not receive any reward after unstaking their holdings. According to Web3 Forensics, users successfully unstaked their GUMMY tokens but no investor had been able to get BAKED rewards by Monday morning. One investor considers the project’s team “held our $GUMMY hostage so we couldn’t profit off of the $BAKED launch.” Moreover, many users highlighted that GUMMY’s value has significantly decreased since they staked their holdings. Per the reports, every $1,000 staked in the token is now worth around $140. Many believe that the team behind the Solana-based tokens, including Crypto Banter’s founder Ran Neuner, used “every single investor or Community Member who trusted you.” On the official telegram group chat for the token, the team asked investors to “calm down” and “relax.” The team assured the project was not a scam and explained that none of them “got an early entry.” Moreover, the message stated that a higher price for the token meant a “better valuation for your gummy airdrop” and that the airdrop details would be announced soon. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Blasts Past $63,000: Top 3 Reasons Ultimately, the launch didn’t receive a positive response. Several users stated they would “get away” from the GUMMY, BAKED, and Crypto Banter community as quickly as possible. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Solana (SOL), a cryptocurrency renowned for its fast transaction speeds, might be on the verge of a significant comeback. Technical analysts are drawing parallels between the current price chart and a previous pattern that preceded a substantial price surge in 2022, sparking optimism for a bullish reversal. Related Reading: Don’t Sweat The Dip! Ethereum 15% Price Slump Could Spark Epic Comeback — Analyst Solana: Chart Pattern Suggests Possible Rebound The buzz among analysts centers around a descending triangle pattern visible on SOL’s current chart. This pattern, often observed during a consolidation phase after a downtrend, typically indicates a continuation of the decline. However, when such a pattern forms after a significant price drop, it can also signal a reversal. I’ve seen this movie before.$SOL pic.twitter.com/ByKj3VgSkD — Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) June 27, 2024 Jelle, a well-known crypto analyst and investor, has been actively discussing this pattern on social media. “I’ve seen this movie before,” the analyst says, as they draw comparisons between the current chart and the one that led to SOL’s breakout in 2022. Back then, the breakout resulted in a notable price increase, and many analysts are hopeful for a similar outcome this time around. Approaching A Critical Juncture The current price action of SOL mirrors the pre-breakout phase seen in 2022. The price appears to be nearing the bottom of the descending triangle, a critical point where a breakout is anticipated. If history repeats itself, as Jelle suggests, this breakout could propel SOL upwards, potentially reversing its recent slump. However, it’s essential to approach this with a degree of caution. While technical indicators are valuable tools, they are not foolproof predictors of market behavior. The cryptocurrency market is influenced by numerous factors beyond chart patterns, including market sentiment, developments within the Solana ecosystem, and broader economic conditions. Mixed Signals And Market Sentiment Despite the inherent uncertainties, the overall sentiment surrounding SOL appears cautiously optimistic. According to recent analysis, there is a bullish leaning, with predictions suggesting a potential price increase of 16% by July 28, 2024. This forecast aligns with current technical indicators, which show a neutral Fear & Greed Index at 47 and a significant number of green days (43%) in the past month. The coming weeks will be crucial for SOL. A decisive breakout above the upper trendline of the descending triangle would serve as strong confirmation of the bullish reversal thesis, potentially igniting a new wave of investor confidence. Conversely, if SOL fails to break out of this pattern, it could lead to continued consolidation or even a renewed decline. Eyes On The Future Solana’s chart pattern has evoked a sense of déjà vu, reminiscent of the bullish surge in 2022. The big question is whether this pattern will indeed lead to a similar outcome or if it will turn out to be a case of history not quite repeating itself. Featured image from Facts.net, chart from TradingView
On Thursday, VanEck filed an application for the inaugural US-based spot Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This move has sparked considerable interest among investors and analysts alike. GSR, a prominent market maker, has released an in-depth analysis entitled “Is Solana Next?” which projects an extraordinary potential increase in SOL’s price, possibly by up to nine times, […]
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Solana has been thrown into a tailspin after a shocking revelation: its daily stablecoin volume may have been significantly inflated. Reports indicate a staggering drop – from a dizzying $75-100 billion to a mere $7 billion in a 24-hour period. This dramatic shift has unsettled the crypto community, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of Solana’s past performance and its future as a DeFi powerhouse. Related Reading: Can Terra Classic Rise From The Ashes? Analyst Foresees 1,500% Price Increase Wash Away The Hype: Inflated Figures Or Fabricated Reality? Market sentinels are pointing fingers at wash trading, a manipulative practice where investors essentially buy and sell crypto back and forth to each other, creating an illusion of high activity. This tactic inflates trading volumes, potentially misleading investors about the true level of adoption and liquidity on the platform. Amazing how Solana went from $75-100 BILLION DAILY stablecoin volume to $7 BILLION daily in 1 day!! Might it be because the data was totally fake??? Like how I’ve been talking about all these months?? And by the way even at $7 Billion 90% of the volume is still fake https://t.co/CnKWGAbjsM pic.twitter.com/ScfCgv5UhS — Wazz (@WazzCrypto) June 25, 2024 The discrepancy is too large to ignore. While some wash trading might occur on any exchange, a legitimate DeFi ecosystem shouldn’t be so heavily reliant on it. This raises serious concerns about the organic growth of Solana’s stablecoin market. The finger of suspicion falls particularly on USDC, a leading stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. Experts estimate that even with the revised $7 billion volume figure, a staggering 90% could still be inflated. This throws a wrench into Solana’s narrative as a DeFi leader, potentially shaking investor confidence. Investor Jitters And The Road To Redemption The sudden data plunge has unnerved investors who made decisions based on the previously reported figures. This could lead to a sell-off, causing short-term volatility in the Solana market. Additionally, the revelation comes at a sensitive time – just ahead of the highly anticipated Ethereum ETF deadline, which some believe could have boosted Solana’s DeFi activity further. This is a major blow to Solana’s credibility. Investors need to be able to trust the data they’re basing their decisions on. Regaining that trust will require a swift and transparent response from Solana’s development team. SOL market cap currently at $63 billion. Chart: TradingView.com Beyond The Hype: Does Solana Still Have DeFi Potential? While the data debacle undoubtedly casts a shadow on Solana’s recent performance, it doesn’t negate the platform’s strong technological foundation. Solana boasts one of the fastest and most scalable blockchains in existence, making it a technically sound option for DeFi applications. Related Reading: Injective (INJ) Price Prediction: Analyst Foresees Huge Jump To $380 The coming weeks will be critical for Solana. How the platform addresses the data controversy and implements reforms to ensure transparency will determine whether it can weather this storm and reclaim its position as a viable DeFi contender. Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView
The Solana bearish price action might be coming to a close, as many cryptocurrencies have started to show mixed price action in the past 24 hours. Dialing the price action further back shows Solana has been mostly bearish and has been on a price decline since the beginning of the month. Notably, the crypto recently reached a 30-day low of $123.96, representing a 29% decline from a monthly high of $174.65. However, some proponents remain undeterred and are still looking forward to a bullish Solana on the long run. Particularly, an interesting prediction from crypto analyst Crypto Patel puts the price of Solana rising to $1,000 in the long term. Solana To $1000? Crypto Patel, mostly known for his Bitcoin takes, recently dropped a brief analysis on social media platform X regarding Solana’s price trajectory. According to his Solana/TetherUS 1 week timeframe chart, Solana’s price formation on the long-term seems to lead up to a surge towards $1,000. Notably, the chart shows the formation of a giant cup and handle pattern, which is generally considered a bullish pattern. Related Reading: Analysts Battle Over Cardano’s Next Move: 12,000% Rally Or 50% Crash? Solana has been on a U-formation since 2022, with a recent six-month surge since October 2023 completing the other side of the U cup. However, the pattern shows a prevailing neck line resistance around SOL’s current all-time high of $259, leading to the start of the handle pattern. According to the technical analysis, this handle pattern is expected to be completed sometime around late 2025. Following its completion, Solana will have the opportunity to break through this neckline resistance at some point in 2026, which would initiate a surge to new all-time highs. The first price target is around $430, and the second is just above $1,000, representing gains of 220% and 640%, respectively, from the current price levels. As explained above, the analyst’s technical analysis is more of a long-term outlook than on a short-term price prediction. This serves more as a strategic roadmap for the next few years. Related Reading: SkyBridge Capital’s Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Will Reach $250,000 Is This US Presidential Candidate Wins It’s important to note that while Crypto Patel’s final SOL price target might be ultra-bullish, the path to attaining it looks very tough. Surprisingly, the analysis suggests that Solana could fall to as low as $46 during the formation of the handle pattern, a price that might not resonate well with Solana bulls. At the time of writing, Solana is trading at $136 and is 9% in the past 24 hours as the bulls look to undo a month long price decline. According to price history, investors can look forward to Solana kickstarting a bullish price action in July. This is because Solana has registered price increases in July for the past six years. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
With the Bitcoin price drop from the $70,000 level to below $64,000, meme coins have understandably suffered as a direct result of this. During this time, meme coins, both large and small, have seen their prices drop significantly, raising concerns about whether the meme coin summer is over. However, going by previous crashes, there may […]
On Thursday, 3iQ Digital Asset Management announced the filing of a preliminary prospectus for The Solana Fund (QSOL) with securities regulatory authorities across Canada, excluding Quebec. If approved, QSOL will become the first Solana (SOL) exchange-traded product (ETP) listed in North America, trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker “QSOL”. First Solana […]
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Solana, one of the top altcoins, trailing Ethereum and the BNB Chain, has not been spared in the recent correction. After rallying to as high as $210 in Q1 2024, the coin is now sliding, facing strong headwinds, plunging, and following the performance posted by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Is This The Best Time To Buy Solana? Even amid this deep retracement, Raol Pal, a macro analyst, thinks this is the best time for investors and traders to consider Solana. In a post on X, Pal said traders may look at loading the coin, citing the candlestick arrangement in the daily chart. Looking at the SOLUSDT chart, it is clear that the coin is moving sideways and inside a broader flag after the spike to over $200 in March. However, what’s emerging amid the cool-off is that the zone between $120 and $125 is a support to watch out for. Related Reading: Altcoin Massacre? Prices Plummet 40-90%, Recovery Stalled — Analyst At press time, SOL is changing hands at around $130, down approximately 40% from the March 2024 highs. If bears of late May 2024 press on, it will be interesting to see how prices will react at this level. From Pal’s position, the analyst expects prices to bounce back from this level and resume the uptrend from last year. The problem is that there won’t be any guarantee that prices will shoot higher from this support zone. Technically, a close above $190 and preferably $190, could mark the resumption of the next leg up, quashing bears. On-Chain Activity Shrinking As Ethereum Set For More Institutional Support Whether this will pan out in the coming weeks or months is unclear. How SOL performs is primarily tied to market developments and on-chain activity, among other factors. Although Solana is fast emerging as a preferred choice for meme coin issuers, there has been a marked drop in on-chain activity in recent days. Notably, Ethereum layer-2 solutions like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism appear to be taking over. Related Reading: Bitcoin Battles $64,515 Support Level, Can It Hold or Will Bears Prevail? Solana offers higher scalability than Ethereum, meaning transaction fees are low. When on-chain activity drops relative to other cheaper platforms, it could mean the demand for SOL is falling, which is a net negative for prices. At the same time, the revival in the stock market, which has seen indices like the S&P 500 rally, could draw investors’ attention to cryptocurrencies. Additionally, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the brink of approving a spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETF), more capital will flow to ETH. Feature image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView