Solana (SOL) has delivered a dramatic shift in market structure, breaking above a descending parallel channel that had dominated its price action for several weeks. Ali Martinez (@ali_charts), who shared the attached four-hour chart, suggests that this breakout could position the token for a potential climb toward $213. Solana Bulls Regain Momentum The chart, which spans from January into early March, shows a steadily declining pattern where price repeatedly tested and respected both the upper and lower boundaries of the channel before the latest bullish push propelled SOL beyond the channel’s resistance. The descending parallel channel highlighted in Martinez’s analysis is visually evident from a series of lower highs and lower lows, forming a consistent downward slope. Each brief recovery in previous weeks failed to clear the channel’s midline, reinforcing bearish pressure. However, once SOL’s price managed to rise above this midline, bullish momentum began to build, culminating in a decisive move through the upper boundary. This kind of channel breakout often suggests that sellers have been exhausted, allowing buyers to take control of the market. Related Reading: Solana Now Retesting Realized Price: Will Shift To Bear Market Happen? Notably, the breakout comes with two major catalysts for Solana. First, the massive Solana unlock by the FTX estate is done (March 1). Second, yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced the inclusion of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano and Solana in the United States’ Strategic Crypto Reserve. One of the most critical elements in Martinez’s forecast is the $213 target, which is derived from the channel’s height from the breakout point in combination with 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level. Currently, in the aftermath of a breakout, a retest of the broken resistance is taking place —to turn it into support. The $160-165 zone is the area where buyers might attempt to defend the token’s new uptrend. To the upside, the key Fibonacci retracement levels above Solana’s current price of $170.19 are $174.11 (0.618), $192.62 (0.5), $213.11 (0.382), and $241.50 (0.236), with the full retracement level at $295.60 (0.0) serving as the ultimate bullish target based on the chart’s structure. Related Reading: Is Solana In A Macro Trend Move? Charts Show Potential Shift The overall sentiment among analysts supports Martinez’s bullish outlook. Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) pointed to the significant Solana unlock event that is now behind us and underscored the fact that the weekly candle closed in the green. According to his observations, SOL has reclaimed crucial support after taking out its lows, with a trendline that continues to hold firmly. “Massive $SOL unlock behind us, and the weekly candle closed in the green. Lows taken out, support retested, trendline holding. Pretty sure the next SOL push sends it into price discovery – hard,” he writes via X. Adding to the positive market narrative, Chris Burniske, a partner at Placeholder VC, remarked via X that BTC, ETH, and SOL all posted favorable weekly closes and that the long-term trend across these leading cryptocurrencies remains to the upside. “BTC ETH and SOL couldn’t have asked for better closes on the weeklies. The long term trend remains: UP,” Burniske says. From a technical perspective, much hinges on Solana’s ability to sustain its breakout. The descending channel had functioned as a clear reference for bearish sentiment, and breaching it suggests a significant change in the market’s psychology. At press time, SOL traded at $164. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Solana is showing renewed strength, signaling a potential turnaround after holding above $137 decisively. Buyers are stepping in at key support levels, pushing the price higher and challenging major resistance zones. This shift has sparked optimism that SOL can sustain its upward push and trigger a full recovery. Despite recent struggles, Solana’s price action suggests that the bulls are not backing down. However, a true breakout will require clearing critical resistance levels that have previously capped gains. Solana could see a significant rally unfold if buyers maintain control and push past these barriers. On the other hand, failure to sustain the momentum may lead to another pullback, keeping bearish forces in play. Solana Price Eyes Fresh Uptick After failing to break below the $137 support level, SOL’s price has regained bullish momentum, eyeing a possible recovery. Buyers have stepped in to defend this key zone, driving the price upward as it targets the $164 resistance level. The renewed strength also brings the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) into focus, a critical barrier that could determine whether SOL extends its rally or faces another rejection. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Inches Toward $200—Breakout Confirmation Needed A successful breakout above both levels might confirm a stronger recovery, triggering a rally toward the $211 resistance zone. Such a move would indicate an uptrend, attracting more buyers and reinforcing confidence in Solana’s performance. Breaking past this key resistance would signal a shift in short-term sentiment and a broader change in the cryptocurrency’s market structure. If sustained, this renewed strength will further solidify SOL’s bullish outlook and position it for continued upside in the coming sessions. Also, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is signaling a potential shift in momentum. The MACD line is approaching a crossover above the signal line, a classic indication of improving buying pressure. Additionally, the histogram shows a gradual increase in positive movements, suggesting that bullish forces are gaining traction. Potential Bearish Outcome: Is The Recovery at Risk? SOL’s bulls’ and the MACD’s failure to sustain its bullish crossover or start to weaken may lead to another period of consolidation or a pullback. Furthermore, a decline in trading volume alongside weakening indicators further confirms a slowdown, increasing the risk of another bearish turn. Related Reading: Solana Could Target $220 If It Holds Current Levels – Analyst Expects Short-Term Bullish Momentum Should this scenario unfold, SOL’s price eye another drop below the 137 mark, possibly extending the current bearish trend toward the $118 support area. While this could signal further downside, the $118 zone might also act as a key level of stability, creating an opportunity for buyers to step in and fuel a recovery. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant turbulence this week, with Solana (SOL) facing particularly steep challenges. As the excitement surrounding memecoins wanes, prices have dropped to their lowest levels in several months. Following the historic hack of the ByBit exchange and President Trump’s controversial tariff proposals, the overall crypto market has seen a downturn, with Bitcoin falling 12% in the past week. In contrast, Solana has plummeted 22%, reaching a new five-month low. Solana Struggles As New Data Shows Dramatic Drop As reported by Fortune, the decline in Solana’s value can be attributed to its association with recent celebrity-backed memecoin scandals, particularly the LIBRA incident. This cryptocurrency surged to a nearly $5 billion market cap before crashing, following promotion from Argentine President Javier Milei, whose involvement has sparked outrage and prompted an investigation. Related Reading: Avalanche (AVAX) Overextended—Is A Market Shakeup Imminent? Zach Pandl, head of research at the crypto asset manager Grayscale, noted that this incident has highlighted the volatility and risks associated with memecoins, stating, “The current phase of memecoin trading on Solana is over.” Solana’s rise as the preferred blockchain for memecoin development was largely due to its low transaction costs, high transaction speeds, and user-friendly infrastructure. Platforms like Pump.fun facilitated the rapid creation of cryptocurrencies on Solana, leading to a peak of over 71,000 memecoins launched in a single day. However, this number has since dwindled to just 26,000, according to data from analytics firm Dune. Analysts Warn Of Potential Drop Below $100 While many memecoins lack intrinsic value and are often linked to scams, Pandl suggested that the recent memecoin frenzy had some positive impacts on the Solana ecosystem. “It onboarded users, generated revenue, and helped stress test the Solana blockchain in various ways,” he explained. “In that sense, memecoin trading is one of the many building blocks to developing the next generation of financial infrastructure.” Adding to Solana’s woes, the open interest for Solana futures has declined by 44% over the past month, dropping from an all-time high of $6.39 billion to just $3.57 billion today. This decline indicates a reduction in investor confidence and interest in leveraging Solana positions. Related Reading: Panic Sell? Bitcoin’s $86K Fall Wipes Out $1 Billion In Trades CoinGecko data also shows a similar pattern from investors, as trading volume has dropped 54% in the last 48 hours, representing only $5 billion of Solana’s total market cap of $66 billion. Currently trading at $134, analysts have identified this price point as a crucial support zone in the ongoing downtrend. According to Crypto General, if this support fails to hold, the next support level could fall below $100, representing a drop of more than 65% from Solana’s all-time highs. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Amid the market retrace, Solana (SOL) saw a massive correction that dragged its price to a five-month low. If SOL fails to reclaim its key support levels, some market watchers predict the altcoin risks further bleeding. Related Reading: Red Monday, Green Week? Bitcoin Needs To Reclaim This Level For Trend Continuation – Analyst Solana Sentiment Plummets To Yearly Low On Monday afternoon, the crypto market continued the weekend bleeding after failing to hold its key support levels. In the past 24 hours, most cryptocurrencies have dropped to monthly lows amid the latest market correction. Bitcoin, the largest crypto by market capitalization, moved from the $96,000 mark to the range lows of its post-elections range before losing the $90,000 support for the first time since November. As the flagship crypto bled, Solana, one of the leading Altcoins this cycle, followed BTC’s steps. SOL dropped 12% from the $150 support, tapping the $140 level and dropping to $131 on Tuesday morning, its lowest price since September. Analyst Miles Deutscher pointed out that Solana’s sentiment has reached its lowest level in over a year. According to the post, the sentiment for SOL hasn’t been this low since the cryptocurrency first reclaimed the $100 mark at the start of 2024. It’s worth noting that market sentiment has shifted over the past few weeks, with several community members expressing increasing fatigue from the numerous Solana-based memecoin scams. After the Libra token crash, which saw over $100 million taken from investors, the market started to see capital rotation from Solana to Ethereum. At the time, SOL’s price dropped 12%, losing the $180 support zone and failing to reclaim it for the past week. Deutscher stated that Solana is “finally having its capitulation moment” after being a top performer throughout last year. He also implied that the capitulation suggests a rebound could be coming. Another 50% Drop Coming? Crypto analyst Jelle highlighted that Solana is registering a 50% drop from January highs and has retraced to a key weekly level. The $130 and $140 zone was a key support level throughout the 2021 all-time high (ATH) breakout and the 2024 rally. Jelle also suggested that holding this area will be key for Solana’s performance, as the upcoming token unlock, scheduled for March 1st, will affect its price. Ali Martinez commented on SOL’s recent performance, noting that SOL’s trading pair against BTC resembles ETH/BTC. According to the analyst, the SOL/BTC chart is starting to look like Ethereum’s trading pair against BTC’s past price action. Related Reading: LINK Sudden Breakdown Sparks Fears Of Collapse To $12.5 Support Zone If the pattern continues, SOL/BTC could be poised for a 50% drop to 0.0008, sending Solana’s price to the $70 region. Meanwhile, Altcoin Sherpa considers the $90-$125 region a “good area overall” to purchase, as he doesn’t believe that Solana is “dead.” The analyst added that SOL will likely recover from the lows but expects some volatility. As of this writing, SOL trades at $141.36, a 45% decline in the monthly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
In a technical chart shared today, crypto analyst Koroush Khaneghah, Founder of Zero Complexity Trading, underscores Solana’s ongoing downtrend, highlighting pivotal support and resistance levels on the SOL/USDT Perpetual (Binance) daily timeframe. According to the chart, Solana has lost several key zones and is currently hovering near the $157 area—what Khaneghah labels as the “last major support level.” The Bearish Argument For Solana “The downtrend continues as SOL gets rejected by another S/R flip and crashes down to the $150 level. Sentiment at an all-time low. Assume continuation until proven otherwise,” Khaneghah writes via X. A prominent feature of the analysis is a support/resistance (S/R) flip around $180.58. Earlier in February, Solana attempted to reclaim this level but was met with strong selling pressure. The failure to secure a daily close above $180.58—now acting as resistance—signaled renewed downside momentum. Following the drop, Solana has settled just above $157, marked on the chart as the “Last major support level.” Prices have briefly dipped below this zone, suggesting fragility in the market’s current stance. A failure to hold $157 on daily closes increases the possibility of further decline toward the next significant horizontal line around $127.05—visible at the lower end of the chart. Related Reading: More Pain Ahead For Solana? Dangerous Price Drop To $125 Looms With This Support Koroush’s annotations also indicate that crossing back above $180.58 would shift the market bias from bearish to “neutral.” Until that happens, the analyst cautions that sellers appear to be in control, with negative sentiment around meme coins reinforcing the ongoing downtrend. The Bullish Argument For SOL Meanwhile, crypto analyst RunnerXBT (@RunnerXBT) has shared a orderflow analysis of the Solana (SOL) futures chart (2-hour timeframe on Binance) today. The chart underscores notable price points, liquidations, and changes in positioning ahead of the upcoming March 1 unlock—when 11.2 million SOL (valued at roughly $1.77 billion) are scheduled for release. In the annotated chart, the price peaked in mid-January, reaching $295, before beginning a steady descent that has most recently seen SOL hovering in the mid-$150 range. The chart shows that from early to late January, there was a significant drop in open interest (OI) alongside a slide in the price, with Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) suggesting it was driven primarily by long positions closing. RunnerXBT’s notes attribute this to SOL weakness moving largely in tandem (1:1) with Bitcoin. By late January, after a more pronounced downward move, the price and OI both settled at lower levels. OI briefly rebounded in early February, though the chart indicates that initial long positioning was soon followed by short covering as traders pivoted to profit-taking or closed losing short positions. Despite this activity, SOL’s price was unable to mount a sustained uptrend, reinforcing a broader sense of hesitancy among traders. Related Reading: Are Meme Coins Hurting Solana? Rising Selling Pressure Sparks Investor Concerns Around mid-February (February 16–18) and again on February 24, the chart highlights phases of “aggressive shorting and spot selling,” which contributed to persistent downward pressure on the price. Though there were instances of short covering (notably around February 21, where CVD ticked up slightly), the overall momentum has remained subdued, with few signs of new long accumulation. On the right side of the chart, RunnerXBT has placed a vertical red line marking March 1 as the date of what he calls the “biggest SOL unlock known to mankind.” Many market participants appear to be “front-running” the event by selling in anticipation of a flood of new tokens hitting the market. This has the potential to drive heightened volatility. Yet, in his post, RunnerXBT warns against shorting SOL at current levels, explaining that he initially started monitoring this situation when the token traded just under $200 and is now seeking a scalp long after the unlock has happened. He points out that attempts to catch every 5–10% daily drop are dangerous and that traders who do so risk frequent stop-outs or liquidations. “I dont think its a wise “new” short here of SOL. I started posting about the situation at jus under $200 per SOL. I am looking for a scalp long AFTER the unlock, people “frontrunning” it are getting stopped out or liquidated. You aren’t a hero catching -5% to -10% daily falling knives. […] TLDR: Looking for longs (not 5 days before unlock). NOT shorts. if people can’t read, i can’t help you,” he writes via X. At press time, SOL traded at $158. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst MadWhale has suggested that the Solana price could witness more downward pressure in the coming days. Specifically, the analyst predicted that SOL was at risk of a decline to $125 as it retests a key support level. Solana At Risk Of A Drop To $125 With Support Retest In a TradingView post, MadWhale predicted that the Solana price was at risk of dropping to as low as $125 with the retest of the $164 price level, which is a key support level on the horizon. The analyst noted that this is a pivotal support level that has previously proven strong. However, he warned that it might not be the case this time around. Related Reading: Solana Price Eyes Surge To $260, But Losing $190 Could Ruin The Rally MadWhale remarked that there are indications that the Solana price may soon breach this daily support, which could trigger a decline of around 25%. Should this price crash happen, the analyst stated that the price target to watch would be $125, which aligns with a key monthly support zone. He added that this area has historically been a critical defense against further downturns, making it a crucial point in the current market analysis. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed a break below the $125 support level could send the Solana price as low as $80. It is worth mentioning that crypto analyst PizzaDriver also recently warned that SOL could witness a 2022-like crash, with the crypto dropping to double digits. The Solana price has already witnessed a significant crash, having declined over 11% in the last seven days. On-chain analytics platform Santiment recently noted that Solana’s market sentiment has dipped to its lowest since the big retrace on January 20th. Traders expressed frustration as SOL dropped to a 3-month low price of $161. However, the platform provided some optimism regarding the Solana price. Santiment noted that while discussion rates are extremely high and crowd sentiment is bearish, this is historically a signal there is a high bounce probability. A Rebound Is Also On The Cards While MadWhale and PizzaDriver have predicted that the Solana price could crash further, some other analysts have predicted that SOL could rebound from its current level. In an X post, crypto analyst Mr B noted that SOL is slowly recovering after yesterday’s drop to around $160. He added that the crypto bounced perfectly off a daily support level. In line with this, Mr B stated that he expects a healthy rebound to $185, although he warned that if the Solana price doesn’t break above that, it might drop again. On the other hand, if Solana manages to push higher, the analyst predicted that the psychological $200 level could be coming soon. Related Reading: Big Players Bet Big On XRP, Solana With Excitement Around Donald Trump’s Presidency, Here Are The Figures At the time of writing, the Solana price is trading at around $172, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The Solana price is on the verge of a possible meltdown reminiscent of Terra‘s (LUNA) infamous collapse in 2022. A crypto analyst who identified this bearish trend in the Solana price action has projected a drastic crash to new lows at $22. Solana Price Action Mirrors LUNA’s Catastrophic Collapse A pseudonymous crypto analyst on TradingView named PizzaDriver has released a recent technical analysis of the Solana price action. The market expert predicts that Solana, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, could soon decline to drastic lows. Related Reading: Solana Price Will Complete 1,800% Surge To $4,000 With This Formation: Analyst The analyst drew parallels between Solana’s current chart structure and the LUNA meltdown of 2022. The weekly chart highlights that Solana has formed a Double Top pattern, a classic bearish reversal signal from an uptrend to a downtrend. This pattern appears like the letter “M”, creating two peaks and a dip in between. This pattern also signifies deteriorating momentum in the Solana price, as the cryptocurrency has been facing severe volatility. In addition to the Double Top pattern, Solana’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has exhibited a bearish divergence. This means that while its price attempted to reach new highs, it was unable to due to underlying weakness. This same RSI bearish divergence was observed in LUNA before its infamous market crash, which triggered a decline to a zero level. According to the TradingView analyst, if Solana fails to hold key support levels and breaks below them, it could trigger a widespread liquidity crisis that would send its price plummeting to $22, a significant historical support level last seen in 2022. Adding to the already concerning price outlook, major institutional investors appear to have already sold their holdings and taken profits at price highs. Ahead of the bull run, these investors have reportedly reallocated funds into other somewhat safer coins like Ethereum (ETH) and Binance Coin (BNB), which have been seeing steady growth in on-chain activities and have risen in value over the week. This redistribution increases the risk of a rapid sell-off, further weakening Solana’s fundamentals. Rug Pulls And High Fees Weigh On Solana Beyond bearish technical indicators and price forecasts, the Solana ecosystem is currently experiencing a rise in investor dissatisfaction. PizzaDriver revealed that the Solana blockchain has become a primary space for meme coins and speculative trading. Additionally, there are allegations of rug pulls and project abandonment in the ecosystem, leaving investors with a sour experience. Related Reading: Solana Forms Ascending Triangle For Possible Breakout, Analyst Sets $565 Target Many developers have allegedly created and launched projects, stolen investors’ funds, and disappeared, thus eroding trust in the network. Moreover, Solana’s transaction fees have skyrocketed, hitting record highs and contradicting its original appeal as a low-cost transaction alternative to Ethereum. As a result, investors have begun shifting focus to long-term projects with transparent roadmaps, security audits, and strong partnerships. Due to its numerous ecosystem dilemmas, the TradingView analyst disclosed that Solana risks losing its dominant position unless it addresses these fundamental challenges. Featured image from YouTube, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana is under mounting selling pressure, sliding its price further into a correction phase. After struggling to maintain upward momentum, SOL has been steadily retreating, now approaching the crucial $164 support level. This key zone will determine whether the cryptocurrency finds stability or extends its downward trajectory. Market indicators suggest that bears remain in control, with momentum shifting in favor of sellers. If Solana fails to hold above $164, it could open the door to even deeper losses. However, if buyers step in to defend this level, it would trigger a price reversal. Will SOL stabilize and recover, or is a larger correction on the horizon? SOL’s Battle With Bearish Momentum Recent price action reveals that SOL is grappling with persistent bearish pressure as its price struggles to maintain upward momentum. Following a series of failed attempts to break through key resistance levels, the cryptocurrency has seen a gradual decline, pushing it into a deeper retracement toward $164. Related Reading: Solana Faces Key Test – What Happens Next Could Be Game-Changing Technical indicators strongly back the bearish outlook for Solana, with one of the key signs being its price trading below the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). The fact that SOL is trading below this important threshold highlights the dominance of the bears in the market, making it more likely that the downward pressure will continue unless significant buying interest emerges. In addition to this, another key indicator reinforcing Solana’s bearish outlook is the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is currently positioned at 25% in the lower territory. At 25%, the cryptocurrency is in the oversold zone, indicating strong selling pressure and a market dominated by bears. While this suggests SOL could be undervalued in the short term, it also implies that the upward trend is losing momentum. Combined, these indicators paint a picture of a market struggling to find support. With the 100-day SMA holding as a crucial resistance, Solana may face further declines unless there’s a reversal in market sentiment or a breakout above key resistance levels. Solana’s Market Outlook: $164 Support Level To Determine Next Price Action Solana’s market outlook remains highly dependent on its ability to maintain the crucial $164 support level. This level has proven to be a key battleground for bulls and bears, and its strength or weakness might set the stage for the next significant price movement. Should selling pressure persist and a breakdown below this level occurs, a bearish trend toward the next support zones, such as $137 or even $118 for SOL is likely. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) at a Crossroads: Can It Break Through and Turn Bullish? However, if Solana can defend the $164 support and generate a strong rebound, this may indicate that the selling momentum is slowing down and that the bulls could be ready to step in. A successful hold at this level hints at a relief rally, pushing the altcoin back toward key resistance levels like $240 and $260. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
In a recent chart update published on February 14, 2025, crypto analyst Ali Martinez (@ali_charts) highlighted Solana’s steadfast performance above the $190 mark, suggesting the potential for a breakout toward $225 or even $260. The one-day SOL/USDT chart (Binance) reveals several notable technical signals that support Martinez’s outlook. Why Solana Is Poised For $260 The chart outlines a rising channel that has been in play since roughly the summer, starting near $125 (close to the 0 Fibonacci level at $124.96) and stretching as high as the upper boundary near $355 (around the 1.414 Fibonacci extension at $355.78). Within this broad upward corridor, Solana’s price has consistently bounced between the lower and upper trendlines, creating a visually recognizable pattern of higher highs and higher lows. A closer look at Martinez’s annotations reveals several key Fibonacci levels. The 0.382 Fib hovers near $165.78, while the 0.5 line comes in at $180.91—both previously acting as support or resistance at different points of Solana’s climb. But the 0.618 Fib at $187.41 appears especially crucial for the current setup, as that zone has helped keep SOL on its feet during recent dips. Martinez points to this region as a core layer of support that buyers are defending. Related Reading: Solana Whale Breaks Silence, Moves Over 61,000 SOL In Massive Accumulation Above these levels, the chart highlights potential take-profit or resistance targets at the 0.786 Fib around $226.28 and the 1.0 level near $261.90. Overcoming these thresholds would signal a renewed bullish push that could see SOL continuing its ascent within the channel. Meanwhile, the further extension lines at $320.29 (1.272) and $355.78 (1.414) demonstrate that, if Solana regains strong momentum, additional upside targets remain on the table for the long term. Martinez’s mention of “Solana is holding firm above $190, setting the stage for a potential breakout to $225 or $260!” underscores the importance of the $187–$190 area. If buyers continue to defend this section of the chart, Solana may very well challenge the upper boundary of the channel again, testing the $225 resistance and potentially marching onward to the $260 region. Related Reading: Solana Holds Support Above Key Indicator – Expert Sees Push To ATH If Momentum Returns For now, all eyes remain on whether SOL can sustain its place above the lower portion of the ascending channel. Should that support fail, the token could retrace toward $165 (0.382 Fib) or lower. But as it stands, the overall structure still looks favorable to the upside, lending credence to Martinez’s prediction of another leg higher toward $225 and possibly $260. However, it’s crucial to remember that broader market conditions still need to line up, particularly with Bitcoin stuck in its sideways range between $91,200 and $108,000. Any decisive move beyond this range could serve as the catalyst for altcoins like Solana to capitalize on renewed market momentum. At press time, SOL traded at $198. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has drawn the community’s attention to a bullish pattern that has formed for Solana. Based on this pattern, the analyst predicted that SOL could witness a parabolic rally to a new all-time high (ATH) and provided a target that the crypto could reach. Solana Could Rally To $565 As Ascending Triangle Forms In an X post, Trader Tardigrade predicted that Solana could rally to $565 following the formation of an ascending triangle. He noted that SOL has been forming ascending triangles before each recent breakout. The analyst added that Solana reaches its target at Fibonacci 2.618 after each breakout. Related Reading: Solana Price Will Complete 1,800% Surge To $4,000 With This Formation: Analyst In line with this, Trader Tardigrade predicts that Solana can reach $565 once this ascending triangle completely forms. The analyst revealed that the current ascending triangle is more than halfway complete, indicating this parabolic rally could soon happen. His accompanying chart also showed that SOL could reach this price target as early as April. Asset manager VanEck also recently provided a bullish outlook for Solana, predicting it can reach $500 by year-end 2025. The asset manager’s analysts explained that this projection is supported by Solana’s developer dominance, increasing market share in decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes, revenues, and active users. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Ali Martinez suggested that Solana couldn’t rally to as high as $500 but predicted it could reach at least $350. However, he warned that SOL needs to hold above the support level at $198. In a more recent X post, he also raised the possibility of Solana reaching $380. The analyst stated that Solana is testing a key support level at the lower boundary of the parallel channel he highlighted on the charts. According to him, holding above this support level could strengthen the uptrend, fueling a rally to $387. SOL Needs To Reclaim The $220 Level In an X post, crypto analyst Jelle stated that the first mission for Solana is to reclaim $220. This came has he noted that SOL is holding the key support level so far. The analyst indicated that it would be ideal for SOL to bounce from its current level if its price action is to remain short-term bullish. In line with this, he remarked that the first mission is to reclaim $220. Related Reading: Solana Price At $4,000? Cup And Handle Pattern Shows Why This Is Possible Crypto analyst CryptoElites asserted that Solana is preparing for a massive move. The analyst revealed that the 2021 downtrend has been broken, and SOL is holding above it. Based on this, he outlined $450, $678, and $1,099 as his targets for Solana in this market cycle. The analyst again reaffirmed that the technical outlook is fully positive with big moves ahead. At the time of writing, the Solana price is trading at around $202, down over 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
VanEck, a global investment management firm with a nearly 70-year history and a strong reputation in the exchange-traded funds (ETF) arena, has issued a striking price target for Solana (SOL). In a post shared on X on January 6, the New York-based firm projected Solana’s value to soar to $520 by the end of 2025. VanEck Predicts $520 By End Of 2025 For Solana VanEck’s thesis centers on Solana’s share within the smart contract platform (SCP) market, as well as the historical correlation between crypto market capitalization and the growth in the US. M2 money supply. According to the firm: “Our Solana Price Target by the End of 2025 is $520. We value Solana (SOL) based on its projected year-end market share within the smart contract platform (SCP) market. Our SCP market cap forecast is derived from US M2 money supply growth, given its strong historical correlation with crypto market capitalization.” Related Reading: Solana Could Target $220 If It Holds Current Levels – Analyst Expects Short-Term Bullish Momentum VanEck’s analysis forecasts that M2—the measure of the US money supply that accounts for cash, checking deposits, and easily convertible near money—will reach $22.3 trillion by late 2025. This figure assumes a maintained annualized growth rate of 3.2% from its last trough in October 2023. Citing regression analysis, VanEck estimates: “We project M2 to reach $22.3T by the end of 2025, maintaining its 3.2% annualized growth rate since its last trough in October 2023. Using regression analysis, we estimate total SCP market capitalization will grow 43% to $1.1T by year-end 2025 (vs. $770B today), surpassing its 2021 peak of $989B.” The firm notes a “strong correlation between M2 and SCP market cap” with a 12-month moving average R² of 0.36 and a t-statistic of 5.7 (p < 0.0001). Currently, Solana holds about 15% of the SCP market cap. However, VanEck expects that proportion to rise significantly by 2025: “Currently, Solana holds 15% of SCP market cap, but we forecast its share to rise to 22% by EOY 2025. This projection is supported by Solana’s developer dominance, increasing market share in DEX volumes, revenues, and active users.” Related Reading: Solana Metrics Surge: Total App Revenue Climbs To $840M In Record-Breaking Quarter By coupling this anticipated market share increase with an autoregressive (AR) forecast model, VanEck believes Solana’s market cap will climb to approximately $250 billion, which would yield a per-token price of $520, based on an estimated float of around 486 million tokens. Short-Term SOL Price Analysis For the moment, however, Solana continues its corrective phase, with the price trading at $189 as of press time. The 4-hour chart for SOL/USDT exhibits a well-defined descending channel, characterized by a series of lower highs and lower lows. SOL’s price action has been confined within a descending channel since January 18, marked by two parallel trendlines that highlight sustained selling pressure. The lower boundary of the channel, currently near $175, acts as immediate support, while the upper boundary near $215 serves as resistance. Notably, SOL is currently positioned just below the midline of the descending channel. If it fails to break above this level in the near term, a move toward the channel’s lower boundary appears likely. Moreover, SOL continues to struggle in reclaiming key Fibonacci retracement levels, with the 0.236 retracement ($203.40) serving as the first major resistance. At press time, SOL traded at $190. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
The launch of Trump’s official memecoin on Solana boosted the TVL and SOL price to new all-time highs at the expense of rival Ethereum.
Solana is becoming the preferred cryptocurrency for retail investors, bolstering analyst expectations for another year of significant gains as the industry awaits the first US spot SOL ETF.
Solana could outperform Bitcoin and Ether in 2025, thanks to a potential US-based spot SOL ETF and retail profit expectations.
As noted by Lookonchain, a Solana trader has turned heads with profits of almost $20 million each from $ai16z and $Fartcoin, and with an 89.07% win rate over the past 30 days. As shown by on-chain data, these profits have been made through a strategy of buying very early into low market cap cryptocurrencies. Interestingly, on-chain […]
Fidelity Digital Assets, a subsidiary of global financial services firm Fidelity Investments, has released a new paper titled “2025 Look Ahead: Is it ‘too late’ to enter digital assets?” The publication dedicates significant attention to the ongoing competition between Ethereum and Solana. Authored by Max Wadington, the section “Ethereum Outlook” provides a close look at fundamental metrics, upcoming network upgrades, and the broader implications for investors heading into 2025. Solana Vs. Ethereum In 2025 In a notable excerpt comparing Solana and Ethereum, Wadington explains: “We think fundamentals are most important for long-term investors. With that said, Ethereum has strong developer activity, total value locked (TVL), and stablecoin supply. Comparatively, Solana’s revenue and TVL are improving at a faster rate than Ethereum’s and seem to have captured significant community mind share this past year.” One factor complicating Solana’s growth trajectory is the provenance of its revenue, which is significantly influenced by memecoin trading. Wadington notes that while “a similar argument could be made for Ethereum’s main use case being Uniswap,” the fundamentals of Ethereum “are slightly less dependent on speculation and may be less volatile over the long term.” Thus, neither platform is risk-free, but Ether’s broader utility may afford it more resilience in bear markets. Related Reading: Solana Back Above Weekly & Monthly Support Levels – Analyst Expects New ATH Despite this, short-term narratives and technical milestones could tip market sentiment in Solana’s favor in 2025. Specifically, Solana’s upcoming Firedancer upgrade “promises a substantial increase in transactions per second (TPS), which may directly enhance Solana’s value proposition.” Ethereum’s Prague/Electra upgrade, meanwhile, “is expected to generate less community hype as it does not significantly impact ether’s value proposition.” Another key differentiator is Ethereum’s presence in US based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a channel of accessibility that helps drive institutional and retail demand. However, Wadington highlights that this advantage “may disappear at some point under the Trump administration,” pending regulatory developments that “could either solidify Ether’s advantage in this area or completely remove it.” Related Reading: Solana Rally Stalls: Pullback To Key Support Signals Potential Correction Ultimately, Wadington suggests that fundamentals may reassert themselves over hype as the market progresses: “Although Solana appears to have more short-term tailwinds than Ether, its relative performance could provide significant upside for ether, similar to how Solana’s prior underperformance provided a substantial runway leading into 2024. As prices get extended throughout this bull market, investors will likely increasingly focus on fundamentals, which may sway them back into ether.” Has Ethereum Made A Misstep? Turning specifically to Ethereum, the paper delves into ongoing debates around Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap. In Wadington’s words: “The rollup-centric roadmap was designed to scale Ethereum while keeping the Layer 1 blockchain easy to run. However, since the Deneb-Cancun upgrade, there has been debate about this decision as Layer 1 fees have plummeted.” While lower fees might appear detrimental to direct revenue for Ether holders, Fidelity’s position is that the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term revenue drop. Wadington reiterates: “We continue to believe that revenue from the blob market is unlikely to offset the dramatic decrease in revenue created by the previous upgrade in the short term, yet it still carries long-term positive benefits through improved network effects.” In this view, Ethereum’s ecosystem stands to benefit from a mutualistic relationship with Layer 2s, which inherit Ethereum’s security and liquidity. The foundation’s priority, as Wadington writes, is ensuring “near-zero fees to keep Layer 2s within the Ethereum ecosystem.” This could foster more specialized Layer 2 projects in 2025, as developers customize entire tech stacks for niche use cases such as the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). At press time, Solana traded at $197. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
After an impressive 2024 showing, Solana has begun the new year in a similar fashion, building fresh bullish momentum. The Solana price performance has been scintillating since the turn of the year, mirroring the improving climate for the altcoin market. Interestingly, Solana appears to only be at the start of what is being tipped to […]
Solana started a 10% price reversal less than an hour after Pump.fun completed the second transaction of a $55 million Solana transfer to Kraken exchange.
Solana (SOL) was one of the large-cap assets affected by the recent market downturn triggered by the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut. The Solana price succumbed to the bearish pressure and fell beneath $200 for the first time in over a month. While the price of SOL has continued its downward spiral in the past day, a prominent crypto analyst on X believes that the altcoin might be gearing for a rebound already. Below is how the Solana price could course-correct and resume its bullish trend. Can SOL Price Reclaim $200 Again? In a post on the X platform, crypto pundit Ali Martinez shared an interesting insight into the current Solana price action. According to the analyst, several indicators and formations are pointing to a rebound for the altcoin’s price. Related Reading: SUI Shows Strong Bullish Comeback: Breakout Above $4.98 In Sight This prediction revolves around quite a number of indicators and chart formations. Firstly, Martinez noted that the price of Solana appears to be testing a key support zone between the $188 and $179 region. As shown in the chart above, this price zone has served as a significant resistance level in the past — from March to November. Typically, when the price flips a resistance zone, the level tends to act as a significant support should the price return to it. Besides the cost basis of investors, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also pointing to a potential rebound for the Solana price. The RSI, which tracks an asset’s overbought and oversold levels, is currently at 31.72. According to Martinez, this RSI level has acted as support in the past, with the Solana price traveling to new swing highs on each occasion. Monitoring this indicator could provide the right time to enter a long position for the altcoin. Furthermore, the stochastic RSI is currently at oversold levels, suggesting that the price might be ready for a reversal. The Stoch RSI differs from the regular indicator in terms of the sensitivity and timeliness of its signals. Martinez did not specify a target for the Solana price should the indicator signals prove true. However, a glance at price action data shows that the altcoin’s price tends to at least return to its previous swing high whenever it finds support at the aforementioned levels. Solana Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of Solana is hovering around $180, reflecting a disappointing 6% decline in the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency’s performance is even much worse on the weekly timeframe, having dropped by nearly 17% in the last seven days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Will Test ATH Once It Breaks This Strong Supply Zone – Details Featured image from Dreamstime/Aivaras Sakurovas, chart from TradingView
The Solana price is currently in a massive supply zone after recent declines in the past 48 hours that cut across the entire crypto landscape. Notably, technical analysis suggests that the Solana price is on the way to a massive breakout that would see both its price and market cap surge by over 1,700% in the near future. This analysis is highlighted by a cup and handle formation that has been in play for over two years. According to Solana price analysis shared on social media platform X by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, a bullish cup and handle pattern on Solana’s chart is pointing to a rally to an unprecedented $4,000. Cup And Handle Pattern Signals Bullish Momentum The cup and handle pattern is a classic technical analysis formation often associated with a strong bullish breakout. This pattern, characterized by a rounded bottom (the cup) followed by a smaller dip (the handle), is considered one of the more reliable indicators in technical trading. Related Reading: Weekly Bull Flag Appears On XRP Price Chart, Why A Double-Digit Is Still Feasible In the case of Solana, the development of this pattern has been in action since 2022 through different market cycles. The cup phase began to take shape during the start of the 2022 bear market and extended throughout the entire persistent downtrend. This period also covers the consolidation phase in early 2023 and the rally that took place in the second half of the year. Together, these movements formed the rounded bottom of the cup, with the latter rally highlighted by a break above five successive Fib extension levels. Interestingly, Martinez’s analysis indicates that Solana is currently in the handle phase for the past eight or so months. As it stands, recent price action has seen the Solana price peeking above the neckline of the cup and handle pattern, culminating with the recent all-time high of $263 on November 23. However, the Solana price has been highlighted by a correction phase since reaching this all-time high, with a low of $205 in the past 24 hours. Implications For Solana Price According to technical analysis, the recent all-time high on November 23 coincides with the 1.00 Fibonacci extension level when drawn from the 2022 bear market low of $8, which serves as the lowest point in the cup and handle pattern. Related Reading: This Analyst Correctly Predicted The Bitcoin Flash Crash To $94,000, But There’s A New Target However, the correction that ensued since the all-time high has seen the Solana price retesting the breakout level of neckline for the cup and handle pattern. Such a retest is a common occurrence in cryptocurrency markets, especially after breaking through long-standing resistance levels. With this in mind, Martinez predicted a bounce at the neckline and a resumption of the uptrend. Martinez’s prediction envisions a break above the next four Fib extension levels up until 1.786 Fib extension. If this trajectory were to play out this way, it would drive the Solana price above multiple psychological thresholds, ultimately surpassing $4,000 at the 1.786 extension level., representing a 1,700% increase from the current price of Solana. At the time of writing, Solana is trading at $219. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana (SOL) could be one of the biggest winners from the nomination of David O. Sacks as White House Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency. President-elect Donald J. Trump has appointed David Sacks as “Crypto Czar” on Thursday. Trump stated that Sacks will work to develop a legal framework to provide the crypto industry with the clarity it has been seeking, allowing the industry to flourish in the United States. Sacks brings a high-profile background to the role: he was Chief Operating Officer of PayPal during its formative years and serves as an advisor to the 0x protocol. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Could See A Correction Despite Historic Monthly Close, $400 Still On Sight? Known for his long standing support of Bitcoin as a decentralized hedge against traditional finance and a proponent of decentralized finance (DeFi) for increasing transparency in the financial system, Sacks has also invested in multiple cryptocurrency projects through his venture capital firm, Craft Ventures. Why Sacks Is Super Bullish For Solana Among his most notable exposures is his early investment in the Solana blockchain, achieved through the crypto-focused investment firm Multicoin Capital. In 2023, Sacks confirmed that he maintained his Solana (SOL) position despite the FTX-related market turbulence and remained “up big.” Craft Ventures’ early involvement with Solana, via Multicoin Capital, reportedly generated substantial returns. According to Sacks’ own account on a podcast (when SOL stood at $169), this investment soared to a valuation around $1 billion. “That fund, I mean, it’s like a 100x fund, it’s just like bonkers. And so as a result of that, we are indirect beneficiaries of this huge increase in Solana. It will end up being about, you know, a billion dollars of, I think, Solana for us in terms of returns, but the MultiCoin guys determine the trading decisions on that,” Sacks revealed during a podcast. Sacks has discussed Solana in detail on the All-In Podcast with Chamath Palihapitiya, the founder and CEO of Social Capital. Their conversations have highlighted Solana’s capability to support rapid, cost-effective transactions at scale, often comparing its architecture and throughput favorably against that of Ethereum. “There’s a lot of people, I’d say smart money in Silicon Valley, who are betting on a flippening where Solana could ultimately overtake Ethereum as the preferred platform,” Sacks remarked. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) ATH Sparks $309 Price Prediction Frenzy – Details Notably, a spot Solana ETF is just around the corner in the US with 5 applications already filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. With the appointment of Sacks, the likelihood of a spot SOL ETF following the departure of Gary Gensler as SEC Chairman on January 20 is likely to have increased further. Solana’s strong fundamentals and growing institutional recognition are being reflected in its price action. At press time, Solana is trading just below a new all-time high established two days ago at $264.39, having surpassed its previous record from October 2021 at $259.90. Should SOL breach this newly formed resistance level, technical analysts point to potential upside targets. These include the 1.272 Fibonacci extension at around $328 and the 1.618 Fibonacci extension at approximately $415. At press time, SOL traded at $234. Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView.com
Solana’s monthly DEX volume surpasses $100 billion for the first time, fueled by high network activity and the memecoin frenzy.
The Solana price could be gearing up to reach a new ATH of $4,000, according to an analyst who highlighted its recent breakout from a massive Cup and Handle pattern. This bullish signal comes on the heels of recent gains in the Solana (SOL) price, which have pushed it significantly above the $200 mark, indicating strong upward movement. Solana Price Targets $4,000 Breakout A Crypto analyst identified as ‘CryptoRus’ has shared a longstanding prediction that suggests Solana could reach $4,000 by the end of the current market cycle. The analyst has based this bullish outlook on a technical pattern called the “Cup and Handle.” Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Possible 40% Crash For XRP Price With Gravestone DOJI Candle Formation According to CryptoRus, Solana has just broken out of its Cup and Handle pattern formation on its price chart. This unique chart pattern is considered a bullish signal and, in technical analysis, signals an extending upward trend. The analyst’s chart illustrates Solana’s price action on the weekly time frame, using the aforementioned technical pattern as the basis of analysis. From 2022 to mid-2024, Solana experienced a period of consolidation and recovery, as seen in the cup part of the technical pattern. The “handle” in the chart pattern also shows slight consolidation; however, the analyst has pinpointed a breakout signal at the end. This breakout is set to occur once Solana can surpass resistance levels between $195 and $255. After the anticipated breakout, the analyst suggests a solid upward trend, with projections implying a greater upside above $4,450 to a staggering $5,000. A surge to this impressive target would require Solana to experience a 2,027% rally from its current price. Earlier this week, when Solana was on the verge of breaking out of its Cup and Handle technical pattern, the analyst revealed in a previous X post that the Cup depth of the pattern suggests a bullish price target of $400 for Solana in this market cycle. A surge to $400 would represent a 70.21% increase from present market values. Update On Price Movements Recently, the Solana price has been on a significant upward trend, recording impressive gains amidst the bull market. This bullish price movement comes as Bitcoin sees massive gains that have pushed it to a new ATH above $93,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Forms Bullish Symmetrical Triangle, Crypto Analyst Says Next Stop Is $100,000 As one of the world’s leading altcoins, many analysts have projected bullish targets for the Solana price, expecting it to hit new all-time highs as the bull market heats up. As of writing, the Solana price is trading at $237, recording a 14.88% increase in the last seven days and an even larger price gain of 41.7% over the past month, according to CoinMarketCap. While the cryptocurrency’s daily trading volume of $6.8 billion is down by 12.32%, Solana still shows promise of a surge if market conditions remain favorable. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana activity hits record highs on multiple metrics, but data reveals its performance could be inorganic.
Dogecoin and Solana are two of the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap and are closely positioned within the top ranks of the market, with only BNB separating them. Both cryptocurrencies have seen their respective market caps increase massively in the past 30 days. At the time of writing, Solana has a market cap of $104 […]
Surging activity in onchain and derivatives metrics suggests that Solana’s bullish momentum is set to continue.
Some 30% of respondents expect Solana to tap $600 in 2025, according to a survey by MV Capital.
VanEck’s proposed spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is facing scrutiny due to concerns over wash trading and the nature of on-chain activity. Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, published an in-depth analysis on Tuesday, comparing SOL’s metrics with those of Ethereum to provide context and clarity. Solana has been recognized for […]
In an analysis shared on X, popular crypto analyst Gum (@0xGumshoe) is projecting that Solana (SOL) could ascend to $500 by the conclusion of this bull run. This bullish forecast hinges heavily on the outcome of the US presidential election, slated for November 5th, and the potential policy changes that could follow. Solana Price Prediction For This Bull Run @0xGumshoe initiated his forecast with a bold declaration: “SOL TO $500. The upcoming US elections will affect SOL more than any other token. Here’s why I’ve changed my price target.” Delving into the potential scenarios, @0xGumshoe examined the implications of both possible election outcomes—whether Kamala Harris secures the presidency or Donald Trump returns to office. Each scenario presents distinct pathways for Solana’s trajectory. Related Reading: Solana Likely To Target $200 ‘If It Holds Current Support’ – What To Expect In the event of a Kamala Harris victory, @0xGumshoe anticipates a mixed impact on Solana. He noted, “BTC and SOL have outperformed during Biden/Harris,” pointing especially to the performance of the past year under the current administration. The approval of the spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) during the Biden/Harris tenure is highlighted by the analyst as a positive factor that could continue to benefit Solana. Additionally, Harris’s supposed commitment to a “less aggressive stance towards crypto” regulation suggests a more favorable environment for the growth of Solana. However, @0xGumshoe also cautioned about potential challenges under a Harris administration. He remarked, “Less regulatory clarity” and a potential new term for SEC Chair Gary Gensler could complicate things for Solana. Furthermore, the possibility of a spot Solana ETF facing rejection and an increase in Bitcoin dominance might overshadow altcoins. Conversely, @0xGumshoe presented a more bullish outlook if Donald Trump wins the election. He asserted, “A Trump win will send Solana to ATHs as the market realizes a SOL ETF will be coming.” The analyst emphasized that unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, Grayscale is unlikely to offload significant amounts of Solana, which could help sustain its price. Additionally, the analyst points to the possibility of establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and the departure of SEC Chair Gary Gensler as bullish catalysts for SOL. Related Reading: Solana Q3 Digest: Total Value Locked Hits $5.7 Billion, Ranks Third Among Networks However, a Trump victory could also have downsides. @0xGumshoe acknowledged that “higher inflation could eventually end the cycle like in 2021.” Furthermore, he noted Trump’s inherent volatility, stating that the former president “may not do what he promised,” which introduces an element of unpredictability to the projections. In light of these scenarios, @0xGumshoe revised his selling targets for Solana. Previously advocating for a $300 sell target, he now contemplates a higher threshold of $500, contingent upon a Trump win and an increase in macro liquidity. He explained, “If we pair up a Trump win and increase macro liquidity, I will instead sell over time for as long as I believe we hit $500.” The rationale behind the $500 price target is anchored in Solana’s fully diluted valuation (FDV). @0xGumshoe articulated, “At that price, Solana would have a $291B FDV which would put it at the current ETH market cap.” He views this valuation as a significant benchmark, suggesting that Solana’s price could approach Ethereum’s market capitalization unless there is a substantial influx of investments through ETFs, which could propel the token beyond this threshold. Under the Harris administration, @0xGumshoe’s price target for Solana remains at $300. @0xGumshoe concluded his analysis by advising caution, stating, “The elections alone are not enough to predict tops for Solana so take this with a grain of salt. Whatever happens, it is quite obvious that SOL will go far higher with Trump than Harris.” At press time, SOL traded at $161. Featured image from Coinbase, chart from TradingView.com
A recent report from crypto data and research firm Messari has shed light on the performance of the Solana (SOL) ecosystem during the third quarter of 2024. The report highlights a mixture of growth and challenges faced by the blockchain amid broader volatility in the cryptocurrency market during that period. Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Rises To $3.8 Billion One of the standout metrics from the report is the growth of Solana’s Total Value Locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi), which rose by 26% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to reach $5.7 billion. This growth positioned Solana as the third-largest network in terms of DeFi TVL, surpassing Tron in late September. Notably, the TVL denominated in SOL also increased, growing by 20% QoQ to 37 million SOL. Related Reading: How To Trade Bitcoin During The US Election, Expert Reveals Kamino emerged as a leading player within the Solana ecosystem, experiencing a 57% growth in TVL, ending the quarter with $1.5 billion and capturing a 26% market share. This surge is attributed to the integration of new tokens, including PayPal’s USD (PYUSD) and jupSOL, which have enhanced the platform’s appeal. Despite the overall positive trends, decentralized exchange (DEX) volume experienced a slight decline, reflecting a downturn in memecoin trading. Average daily spot DEX volume fell by 10% QoQ to $1.7 billion. Per the report, the diminishing interest in memecoins was evident, as only two tokens—WIF and POPCAT—managed to make it into the top ten by trading volume for the quarter. In contrast, Solana’s stablecoin ecosystem showed resilience, with the market cap for stablecoins growing by 23% QoQ to $3.8 billion, solidifying its rank as the fifth-largest network in this category. On the non-fungible token (NFT) front, however, the performance was less favorable. Average daily NFT volume fell by 27% QoQ to $2.5 million, with Magic Eden maintaining a dominant market share despite experiencing a 44% decline in volume. Network Activity Thrives Despite the challenges, the number of funding rounds for projects within the Solana ecosystem saw a reduction of 37% QoQ, with only 29 projects announcing funding. Yet, the total amount raised soared to $173 million, a 54% increase QoQ and the highest quarterly funding since Q2 2022. Network activity remained robust, as evidenced by a 109% increase in average daily fee payers, which reached 1.9 million. Additionally, the average daily new fee payers grew by 430% QoQ to 1.3 million, signaling a growing user base. Related Reading: Worldcoin Rejection At $2.1 Sparks Concerns Of Prolonged Downtrend The average transaction fee on Solana increased by 6% QoQ to 0.00015 SOL (approximately $0.023), while the median transaction fee dropped by 19% to 0.000008 SOL (around $0.0013). As of October 15, Solana’s market capitalization also grew by 5% QoQ, reaching $71 billion and maintaining its position as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, trailing only Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Binance Coin. However, the Real Economic Value (REV) of Solana, which tracks transaction fees and miner extractable value (MEV) for validators, decreased by 25% QoQ to 1.3 million SOL (approximately $196 million), with 56% of this total coming from transaction fees. At the time of writing, SOL was trading at $166, down 5% for the seven day period. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com