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
In a surprising take, a crypto analyst has foreseen a crash in the price of Solana despite the ongoing bull momentum. This analyst is projecting a crash in the price of Solana, offering a fresh perspective on the crypto heavyweight. According to a crypto trader who goes by the name AlanSantana on TradingView and is very active on the trading platform, Solana’s trading volume in the past two months suggests the crypto is gearing up for a crash. Analyst Predicts Massive Crash For Solana AlanSantana observed that Solana’s trading volume has dropped significantly between September and October 2024, a development that often signals a bearish outlook and may suggest an upcoming downward price impulse. Inferring from this outlook, this suggests that the volume trend is pointing towards demand tapering off. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breaks Out Of 7-Month Descending Broadening Wedge Pattern For Continuation Above $70,000 The analyst also draws a contrast with last year’s trading activity, specifically from September to November 2023, when Solana’s volume was on the rise. This uptick in trading volume fueled a bullish rally that extended through the first quarter of 2024, with momentum carrying Solana to substantial highs by March. Based on the difference in two time periods and the current decrease in trading volume, the analyst suggested that there is a higher probability of Solana going in a main bearish direction. In light of this, he highlighted a Solana price crash below the $50 price level. Interestingly, a crash below $50 will effectively cancel out the gains in the past year and would return the cryptocurrency to its price range in November 2023. SOL Whales Continue With Activity Solana is still largely in a bullish mode despite the decline in trading volume that was pointed out by AlanSantana. According to data from on-chain tracking firm Lookonchain, crypto whales are have upped their Solana trading activity in the past week, as evidenced by on-chain data. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Is About To Complete This Breakout To A Descending Megaphone Pattern, Is $1 Next? In a recent post on social media platform X, Lookonchain highlighted three instances of Solana whale addresses withdrawing SOL tokens from crypto exchanges and staking them. The largest withdrawal came from address “AA21…VxH9,” which moved 153,511 SOL tokens worth approximately $26.4 million from Binance to stake them. Another whale, identified by the address “EHax…gAUa,” withdrew 35,498 SOL tokens valued at $6.12 million from Binance and Kraken over the last three days, also staking the tokens. On the other hand, whale address “EGzi…mR7g” bought 13,000 SOL tokens worth $2.3 million from Binance to bring its total holdings to 95,651 SOL. Interestingly, another smart Solana whale address recently sold 26,726 SOL worth $3.86 million. This whale, known for buying low and selling high, currently holds 42,729 SOL, which are valued at $7.61 million. At the time of writing, Solana is trading at $178, up by 8% in seven days. The accumulation and momentum are bullish, and a crash towards $40 seems bleak at the moment. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Raydium (RAY) is on a tear. Despite the usual volatility across all crypto assets, including blue-chip meme coins like Dogecoin and Pepe, the token is up 215% this year. Raydium Rallying But Traders Must Be Cautious Taking to X, the analyst maintains that RAY will likely continue rallying as long as Pump.fun, the meme coin launchpad on Solana, is token-free. RAY is within a breakout pattern at spot rates, easing past March and July highs and printing a new 2024 high in the process. Related Reading: GOAT Outpaces PEPE Growing To $900M Market Cap In 2 Weeks – Details As it is, not only did buyers force the token above these two major liquidation levels, but it impressively shook off the weakness of August and September, more than doubling from September lows in the process. As crypto sentiment improves, the odds of RAY edging higher for the better part of Q4 2024 will only increase. For now, traders expect the “uptober” to benefit altcoins the most. If Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana prices tick higher, breaking key resistances in the coming sessions, other quality DeFi tokens, including RAY, will find major tailwinds. Despite the confidence that Q4 of every trading year brings, Bitcoin has been moving sideways, struggling to breach $70,000. If there is an upswing, perhaps triggered by the outcome of the upcoming general election in the United States, RAY could extend gains in the process. Will A Pump.fun Token Slow Down RAY Bulls? The pace at which RAY expands, recouping losses of 2022, will also depend on other market factors, including meme coin activity on Solana. Additionally, traders will determine whether Pump.fun will launch their native utility and governance token. This is crucial because liquid tokens, surpassing the 69 SOL market cap threshold, are automatically listed on Raydium. Related Reading: Top Crypto Analyst Unveils Best Altcoins For The 2025 Bull Run Pump.fun is one of the most active platforms on Solana, aiding the minting of over 2.7 million meme coins on Solana. Due to this, the meme coin launchpad has generated over $152 million in fees, according at Dune Analytics. The eventual launch of a Pump.fun governance token will allow the platform to tap value, taking advantage of its valuation and virality. The team revealed plans to launch their token and a trading bot in a recent Twitter Spaces. As positive as this may be, there is no specific timeline for the token’s launch. A Pump.fun token could attract liquidity away from RAY, possibly dampening the DEX’s growth despite the Pump.fun-Raydium current relationship, investors will find the meme coin launchpad’s token more attractive, especially if it serves a useful purpose and allows holders to participate in governance. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
Solana price is up today, registering a 4% ascent over the past 24 hours as the wider crypto market continues to show strength.
Solana has surged by approximately 600% against Ethereum since 2023 thanks to the memecoin mania.
Among the various altcoins in the market, the Solana price has been performing relatively well, experiencing slight price surges here and there. Based on a crypto analyst’s prediction, Solana could be creating up for a major bull flag that could send its price to new all-time highs above $1,000. It’s important to note that Solana is currently trading at less than one-ninth of this projected price target of $1,400. SOL Bull Flag Points To $1,400 Price Increase A crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter) identified as ‘Titan of Crypto,’ has shared a bullish forecast for Solana, predicting its rise to astronomical highs. The analyst predicted that Solana could see its price jump to $1,400 soon. Related Reading: Over $182 Million Wiped Out As Bitcoin Price Breaks $64,000 And Sends Bears To The Gallows In a comprehensive chart analysis of Solana’s price movements from 2023 till date, the analyst identified a well-defined bull flag pattern, which he described as “massive.” According to Titan of Crypto, the formation of this bull flag signals the potential for a major rally in the coming weeks and months. In the Solana price chart, the analyst traced the unique flag pattern, which began forming before October 2024. He extended the pattern into 2025, emphasizing that the flag would likely emerge around the end of 2024 or the beginning of the next year, before continuing its development through to October 2025. If SOL can successfully complete this pattern without experiencing significant price declines, the crypto analyst expects the top altcoin to reach new all-time highs at $1,429 by 2026. However, a more conservative price projection was given by another crypto analyst, who suggested that a $1,000 price surge based on the Heads and Shoulders technical indicator was a more realistic price target for Solana. Echoing this sentiment, Titan of Crypto disclosed that Solana’s Fibonacci extensions currency suggests a potential move towards the $1,400 price mark. While maintaining his bullish outlook for SOL, the analyst acknowledged that a $1,000 price target is also possible. He adjusted his previous forecast, stating that he expects Solana to see a price increase around the $1,000 range. Titan of Crypto has also confirmed that if Solana can pull off this projected price surge, its current market capitalization of $72.7 billion could potentially double, surpassing Ethereum’s market cap, which currently stands at $315 billion. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts ‘Giga Pump’ For XRP Price, Here’s The Target Solana Price Fundamentals Remain Strong While analysts expect Solana to experience a bullish move soon, the cryptocurrency has also been showcasing strong price fundamentals amidst market volatility and previous declines in the Bitcoin (BTC) price. The price of Solana is currently trading at $154.92, marking an 8.59% increase over the past week. The popular altcoin has already experienced another 1.75% price surge in the last 24 hours, underscoring investors’ positive outlook and sentiment for Solana. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Edward Snowden, the renowned whistleblower and privacy advocate, made sharp comments about Solana during the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore. After delivering his speech, titled “The Next Threat to Speech,” Snowden engaged in a Q&A session where he criticized Solana’s architecture, expressing concerns about its centralized nature and the types of projects it facilitates. Responding to […]
Following the Solana 1,000% run-up in 2023 and its re-entry into the crypto top 10 by market cap, it has been pitched against Ethereum once again. This was further propelled by the fact that Solana saw its blockchain activity surpass Ethereum’s, and even bringing in more revenue at a time. However, one place where Ethereum […]
SOL's price is rallying today as traders focus on the recent VanEck report about Solana and loose monetary policies worldwide.
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Following the success of multiple tokens launched on the blockchain in 2023, Solana meme coins have become a major staple of the crypto investing community. With the likes of Dogwifhat, BONK, and POPCAT recording major gains for investors, it has led to the hunt for other tokens that could replicate the same success. So, here […]