The broker sees digital asset treasuries stabilizing as U.S.-China trade progress lifts sentiment.
Bitwise's BSOL generated $57.9 million in volume on its first trading day — the most of any ETF launch this year.
Following the recent launch of multiple crypto ETFs, Bitwise Asset Manager’s CIO has forecasted a bright future for the firm’s Solana Staking Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), as investors show strong initial interest in the investment product. Related Reading: November Preview: Will Bitcoin Break The Cycle Or Repeat It? Bitwise Solana Staking ETF Sees Strong Start On Tuesday, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicted that the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) could attract significant institutional interest and become one of the leading investment products based on digital assets. Hougan argued that Solana is “one of the most exciting crypto investment opportunities that exists today,” as it records “the most revenue of any blockchain.” He explained that institutional investors “love” both ETFs and revenue, which suggests that these investors will “love Solana ETFs.” Bitwise’s CIO previously pointed out that there must be fundamental reasons for investors’ interest in investment vehicles such as ETFs and Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), signaling that Solana has them. Therefore, he has “a feeling the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, BSOL, is gonna be huge.” Ahead of the launch, ETF Expert Eric Balchunas predicted that the first day volume for Bitwise’s Solana ETF could surpass the $50 million mark. Notably, the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF (BITB) and spot Ethereum ETH (ETHW) recorded $237.9 million and $204 million on their first day, respectively. Hougan has highlighted that Solana’s market capitalization is 1/20th the size of BTC and less than 1/4th the size of ETH. Based on this, the volume for an SOL ETF is expected to be smaller than that of ETFs based on the two leading crypto assets. According to data shared by Balchunas, BSOL recorded an impressive volume of $10 million in the first 30 minutes of trading, hinting at initial demand. This amount surged to approximately $33 million by the half-day mark and hit $56 million by the end of its first trading day. According to the analyst, BSOL had a strong start, noting that its “$56m is the MOST of any launch this year.. More than XRPR, SSK, Ives and BMNU.” Crypto ETFs Launch Amid Government Shutdown BSOL was among the crypto ETFs launched on October 28 despite the US government shutdown. As reported by NewsBTC, Bitwise, for its Solana Staking ETF, and Canary Capital, for its spot Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) ETFs, filed 8-A forms on Monday to launch the investment products this week despite the government shutdown. Notably, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was set to approve over a dozen altcoin ETFs between October and November after delaying the decision deadline and releasing new generic listing standards for the products. Related Reading: Bitcoin Obsession Costs Saylor — S&P Tags Strategy As ‘Junk’ However, investors expected that the long-awaited green light would be delayed until the end of the government shutdown. Journalist Eleanor Terret explained that the launch was possible because an open government isn’t required and the 8-A filings are “just as important” as the S-1 forms, as they formally register ETF shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As a result, after the NYSE certified all the filings for the ETFs, they could start trading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s Solana Trust (GSOL) will convert into an ETF on Wednesday. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
A brief slip under $200 drew heavier selling before SOL steadied near $195–$196, as Bitwise touted BSOL’s debut and Grayscale said GSOL will list on NYSE Arca.
Global financial services company Western Union is making a strategic move into the world of stablecoins, responding to the evolving landscape created by the recent passage of the GENIUS Act in the US. On Tuesday, the company announced its intention to launch the US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), a new stablecoin, alongside its Digital Asset Network designed to integrate digital and fiat currencies. Western Union New USDPT Stablecoin Built on the Solana (SOL) blockchain and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, USDPT aims to broaden the options for transferring money for customers, agents, and partners, while also bolstering Western Union’s treasury capabilities. Through this initiative, the company plans to provide users with access to digital assets, allowing them to send, receive, spend, and hold USDPT with ease, supported by Western Union’s global compliance and risk management framework. Related Reading: China Intensifies Crypto Crackdown With Latest Warning Against Stablecoins Devin McGranahan, President and CEO of Western Union, expressed the company’s commitment to harnessing emerging technologies to empower customers and communities. “As we transition into the digital asset space, USDPT will enable us to take ownership of the economics associated with stablecoins,” McGranahan stated. He also highlighted the significance of the Digital Asset Network, which aims to simplify cash off-ramps for digital assets by partnering with wallets and wallet providers, thereby allowing seamless access for customers via Western Union’s extensive global network. Western Union anticipates that USDPT will launch in the first half of 2026, with plans for users to access the stablecoin through partner exchanges, ensuring broad availability and user-friendliness. Stablecoins To Reduce Reliance On Traditional Banking During Western Union’s third quarter of the year earnings call last Thursday, McGranahan revealed that the company has initiated a pilot program utilizing stablecoins for value transfer. He noted that this pilot aims to leverage blockchain technology and stablecoins to decrease reliance on traditional correspondent banking systems, which will help shorten settlement times and enhance capital efficiency. Related Reading: The Next Chapter For Crypto: Legislative Clarity, Institutional Support Set Stage For Major Growth Historically, Western Union has maintained a cautious approach towards crypto, primarily due to concerns regarding volatility, regulatory challenges, and customer protection. However, with the enactment of the GENIUS Act, McGranahan indicated that new opportunities are emerging for integrating digital assets into the company’s operations, enhancing efficiency, reducing friction, and ultimately improving the customer experience. Western Union facilitates the transfer of billions of dollars annually, boasting a market capitalization of over $2.9 billion as of October 28, and generating more than $1 billion in adjusted revenue in the third quarter of the year alone. Despite the announcement, SOL’s price has failed to react positively, currently attempting to hold the $200 line as the cryptocurrency’s next short-term support. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Solana failed to stay above $200 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $200 and might decline further if it dips below $192. SOL price started a downside correction below $200 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $198 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $198 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $192 zone. Solana Price Corrects Some Gains Solana price started a decent increase after it settled above the $192 zone, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $198 level to enter a short-term positive zone. The price even smashed the $200 resistance. A high was formed near $205 and the price recently corrected some gains. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $177 swing low to the $205 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $198 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $198 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $198 level. The next major resistance is near the $200 level. The main resistance could be $205. A successful close above the $205 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $212. Any more gains might send the price toward the $220 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $200 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $192 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $177 swing low to the $205 high. The first major support is near the $188 level. A break below the $188 level might send the price toward the $180 support zone. If there is a close below the $180 support, the price could decline toward the $166 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $192 and $188. Major Resistance Levels – $200 and $205.
An analyst has explained how Solana could decide its next big move after rising to $210, the resistance level of a Parallel Channel. Solana Has Been Trading Inside A Parallel Channel Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how the trajectory of Solana is looking from the perspective of a technical analysis (TA) pattern. The pattern in question is a Parallel Channel, which forms whenever an asset’s price trades between two parallel trendlines. The upper line of the channel is considered a source of resistance, meaning that tops can be probable to appear on retests of it. Similarly, the lower level is assumed to provide support to the price, helping it to arrive at bottoms. A breakout of either of these bounds can signal a continuation of the trend in that direction. That is, a surge above the Parallel Channel can be a bullish signal, while a drop under it may lead to bearish action. There are a few different types of Parallel Channels, depending on how the channel is oriented with respect to the graph axes. Channels that have a positive slope are known as Ascending Channels, while those that slope downward are called Descending Channels. In the context of the current topic, the third and simplest type is the one of interest: a Parallel Channel that’s also parallel to the time-axis. This case corresponds to a phase of true sideways consolidation in the asset. Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the Parallel Channel that the 4-hour price of Solana has been stuck inside for the last couple of weeks: As displayed in the above graph, Solana retested the lower level of the Parallel Channel last week and successfully found support. The cryptocurrency has since been rising and nearing the resistance level, located at $210. Considering the coin’s current trajectory, the analyst has noted that its price may be heading for a retest at $210 before making its next big move. However, the direction of such a move, if one happens, remains uncertain. Given that the $210 level corresponds to the resistance line of the Parallel Channel, it’s possible that a retest could reject Solana all the way back down to the support level around $176. It’s also possible, though, that this retest could instead lead to a breakout. In this case, SOL could naturally see a sustained bullish push. It now remains to be seen which of the two scenarios will play out for the asset if the Parallel Channel holds and a retest takes place. SOL Price At the time of writing, Solana is floating around $200, up over 7.5% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
The Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem just gained another powerful addition with the launch of SolsticeFi. This innovative new platform is poised to introduce a much-needed layer of risk-controlled yield generation, directly addressing one of the primary concerns for users venturing into the safety of their deposited capital. SolsticeFi is reimagining how investors earn on Solana by introducing a defensively engineered approach to yield, one that directly protects the value of user deposits. According to crypto commentator Madissa’s post on X, one of SolsticeFi’s most compelling features is its ability to allow users to continue earning staking rewards while keeping their assets liquid and usable across the broader DeFi ecosystem. How SolsticeFi Balances Risk While Generating Yield This innovation created continuous opportunities for user to deploy their capital in other protocols without interrupting their base yield, instead of locking up funds. SolsticeFi platform is designed to prioritize full transparency and validator diversification, minimizing exposure to single-validator risks and opaque yield platforms. Furthermore, depositing capital into SolsticeFi provides support for SOL’s network security while generating sustainable returns for users. Related Reading: Solana Stays Strong: Network Outperforms Rivals Amid AWS Outage Turmoil Crypto analyst Hokage has also mentioned how Solana is improving and completely revolutionizing financial transaction speeds in traditional finance (TraFi), where transfers take days, settlements drag, and middlemen slow everything down. SOL has changed the game by creating a new block every 400 milliseconds, and currently, the central to this acceleration is Bam, the new block assembly marketplace. This Bam will speed up how quickly user transaction gets picked up and integrated into a block, and slash inclusion times to an astonishing 50-100 milliseconds. Building on this is Alpenglow, which takes finality down to an incredible 100-150 milliseconds faster than a blink, and the point where the network confirms the user transaction is 100% done and irreversible. One project that stands out in these ultra-fast ecosystem steps is SolsticeFi’s USX, a stablecoin specifically built to move at that speed, which enables users to send dollars, deploy capital, and settle instantly. Hokage concluded that “while these advancements might sound like pure sci-fi, if you’ve been around the SOL ecosystem, you would know it’s not.” Market Confidence Returns To Solana While SolsticeFi provides speed and reduces risk to Solana yield platforms, KOLS Manager at Binance, investor, and trader BitGuru, has noted that SOL’s price is currently showing a strong bullish setup, after following a steady downtrend and now stabilizing near key support. Related Reading: Solana Pauses To Recharge – Will $195 Support Hold The Line For A Comeback? As a result of that action, the SOL market is now pulling back with considerable strength, aiming to break above the critical $210 resistance level, a zone that has capped multiple attempts at recovery. A decisive breakout above $210 would likely trigger SOL’s next leg higher toward $230 and beyond. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
This shift was likely caused by many factors in market appetite, user preferences, and structural changes that significantly impacted flows.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Three spot ETFs tracking SOL, HBAR and LTC went live under ’33 Act structure on Tuesday.
The collaboration has already enabled more than $2 billion in staked assets since launching in early 2024.
Multiple crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to launch this week despite the government shutdown, with investment products based on Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) seemingly ready to start trading as soon as Tuesday. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Shows The Possibility Of The Ethereum Price Reaching $16,000 Big Week For Crypto ETFs On Sunday night, Nate Geraci affirmed that the next two weeks will be key for the long-awaited spot crypto-based ETFs as Solana, XRP, LTC, and other ETF filings are “all lined up & ready for launch.” Similarly, Bitwise CEO, Hunter Horsley, hinted that this week would be a “Big week,” suggesting progress related to its Solana Staking ETF. It’s worth noting that the crypto community has been awaiting the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approval of the investment products following the numerous ETF applications filed over the past few months. Between August and September, the regulatory agency postponed the decision deadline of most applications by two months, pushing back the key dates to mid-October and mid-November. However, the government’s shutdown, which started on October 1, reduced the odds of the products receiving a green line during the expected timeline. On Monday morning, ETF expert Erich Balchunas reported that multiple issuers were looking to launch their crypto-based ETFs this week, despite the government shutdown. According to the Bloomberg analyst, Canary Capital had filed 8-A forms for its spot Litecoin and Hedera ETFs, while Bitwise had filed one for its Solana Staking ETF. “These are the ones rumored to be poss looking to launch (along w Grayscale solana) this week despite shutdown. Not a done deal but clearly preparations being made. Stay tuned,” Balchunas stated. Solana, Litecoin, Hedera Products Take The Lead Later, Balchunas confirmed the reports that the exchange had posted listing notices for Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF, and Canary’s LTC and HBAR ETFs to launch on October 28, while Grayscale’s Solana trust is set to convert on Wednesday. “Assuming there’s not some last min SEC intervention, looks like this is happening,” the analyst added. Crypto Journalist Eleanor Terret also shared the news, citing Canary’s CEO, Steven McClurg, who confirmed that the Canary spot HBAR and LTC ETFs will begin trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday. “Litecoin and Hedera are the next two token ETFs to go effective after Ethereum,” McClurg told the journalist in a statement. “We look forward to launching tomorrow.” Terret explained that despite the government shutdown, the launch is possible because “the operation of law does not always actually require an open government.” Related Reading: Ethereum Moves Higher — Buyers Strengthen Grip Amid Renewed Market Optimism According to the post, the 8-A forms are “just as important” as the S-1s filings: the former formally registers ETF shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, while the latter registers the investment products under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933. After NYSE certified all the 8-A filings for the ETFs above on Monday, shares can start trading, Terret affirmed, adding: “Here’s the key: The issuers included language in their amended S-1s that lets them automatically go effective 20 days after filing. Typically, issuers delay S-1s until the SEC takes them effective, but the legal default is that the S-1 goes automatically effective without SEC intervention. That means the agency doesn’t need to approve them manually and the filings can go live on their own, even during the shutdown. So, long story short, all the legal boxes are checked and these ETFs are on track for launch.” Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
NYSE moves ahead with listings for four new spot crypto ETFs as SEC staff process approvals despite the government shutdown.
Solana started a fresh increase above the $200 zone. SOL price is now consolidating above $200 and might aim for more gains above the $208 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $188 and $195 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $200 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $198 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $208 resistance zone. Solana Price Jumps Again Above $200 Solana price started a decent increase after it settled above the $180 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $188 level to enter a short-term positive zone. The price even smashed the $198 resistance. The bulls were able to push the price above $200. The price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $177 swing low to the $204 high. Solana is now trading above $200 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $198 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $205. The next major resistance is near the $208 level. The main resistance could be $212. A successful close above the $212 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $225. Any more gains might send the price toward the $232 level. Another Pullback In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $205 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $198 zone and the trend line. The first major support is near the $192 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $177 swing low to the $204 high. A break below the $192 level might send the price toward the $184 support zone. If there is a close below the $184 support, the price could decline toward the $180 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $198 and $184. Major Resistance Levels – $205 and $208.
Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher ahead of a busy week featuring key Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan rate decisions alongside earnings reports from influential Mag 7 stocks.
In a conversation with CoinDesk, Marinade Labs' Michael Repetny gives an overview of the Solana staking ecosystem and the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade.
SOL lands on Fidelity's retail trading platform, Gemini launches the Solana edition of its credit card, and $188 emerges as the key support level to watch.
Crypto analyst Remi has made his bull run predictions for coins like XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Despite the price targets being ambitious, the analyst described them as “semi-conservative,” suggesting the coins could rally much higher. XRP And Solana To $1,000, And Cardano To $100 In an X post, Remi predicted that XRP and Solana will rally above $1,000 while Cardano will reach $100. He stated that these price targets are based on information, research, and historical performance. The analyst also made predictions for HBAR, XLM, ONDO, LINK, XDC, and QNT, all of which he expects to record astronomical gains. Related Reading: Technical Analysis Suggests XRP’s Playbook From 2017 Could Repeat In 2025 Interestingly, the analyst stated that these were semi-conservative targets for XRP, Solana, and Cardano and that he personally thinks they could rally higher. He added that these targets might not even come close to his expectations and that they are simply based on utility and a super cycle without any black swan events. Remi also advised investors not to make the same mistake he made during his first bull run by leaving profits on the table in hopes that coins like XRP, Solana, and Cardano will go higher. He told them not to be greedy and take profits at different intervals. The analyst added that they should not wait for the high numbers because they might not happen for various reasons. Furthermore, the crypto analyst advised investors on custody, urging them to secure their XRP, Solana, and Cardano in a cold wallet. He explained that crypto exchanges are “in it to win it” and are not here for the customers. Meanwhile, the analyst didn’t mention what utility could spark these runs for these coins. However, it is worth noting that XRP, Solana, and Cardano are all set to have their spot ETFs, although it remains to be seen how high these coins could reach on the back of these institutional inflows. Why the Price Targets Are Not “Crazy” Remi admitted that the price targets for XRP, Solana, and Cardano may seem crazy, but assured that they are not. He explained that the market cycle is now 5 years instead of 4, indicating that “huge numbers are coming.” He noted that these big numbers will coincide with the voting season. Related Reading: Solana Price At Risk Of 50% Crash To $104 After Forming This Larger Bearish Trend This is why he thinks there will be a super cycle that runs into the fourth quarter of next year. He told XRP, Solana, and Cardano holders to be mindful of the winter Olympics next year, in February, warning that any major attack during the event would disrupt the cycle. As such, he remarked that it may be wise to take a little profit early on before the event. Notably, experts like Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan have also stated that the four-year cycle is likely over, predicting that the bull run could extend. Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com
The release of September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to show a 3.1% rise in the cost of living from a year earlier, the highest in 18 months, according to FactSet.
The company formerly known as Brera Holdings rebranded last month into a Solana-based digital asset treasury.
Before Oct. 23, only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin had buy, sell, and trading support on the Fidelity Crypto platform.
Hong Kong has approved the city’s first spot Solana ETF, a move that positions it once again at the front of regulated digital asset access in Asia. The product, launched by ChinaAMC, the Hong Kong arm of Chinese fund manager China Asset Management, begins trading on Oct. 27 across HKD, USD, and RMB counters on […]
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Hong Kong beats the U.S. to listing a Solana ETF, though J.P. Morgan expects inflows to be modest compared to its BTC and ETH counterparts.
Hong Kong's SFC authorized the ETF on Oct. 17, making it the first of its kind to be authorized for trading in the jurisdiction.
The platform, powered by Kalshi, allows users to speculate on the race outcome, with initial trading limits set to ensure stability.
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder CEO of Solana Labs, has unveiled plans for a new decentralized exchange (DEX) named Percolator, designed as a sharded perpetuals protocol built directly on the Solana blockchain. The platform aims to provide a self-custodial and high-speed solution for perpetual futures trading, allowing crypto traders to speculate on price movements without the limitation of expiry dates. Solana’s Percolator Documentation Released The documentation for Percolator was released on GitHub, where it is described as “implementation-ready.” It introduces two primary components: a Router and a Slab program. The Router manages collateral, portfolio margins, and cross-slab routing, while the Slab program functions as a matching engine overseen by liquidity providers (LPs). Each slab operates independently, enabling what Yakovenko refers to as “fully self-contained matching and settlement.” Related Reading: Analyst Uses AI To Show How The XRP Price Could Rally To $1,700 This design ensures that any issues arising from a particular slab do not affect users who have not interacted with it. Yakovenko emphasized the advantages of this architecture, stating: This design keeps each LP’s slab fully self-contained and innovable, while the Router guarantees atomic routing, portfolio netting, and capability-scoped safety. The project’s GitHub repository already shows completed data structures for order books and memory pools, although the development of liquidation systems is still in progress. However, no official launch date has been announced. Competition In Derivatives Market Intensifies Currently, the Solana Foundation has not disclosed whether Percolator will receive formal ecosystem support or if it will emerge as a community-driven protocol. Should it succeed, Percolator would add to the expanding repertoire of native financial primitives being developed on the Solana blockchain, which already includes decentralized options, lending protocols, and tokenized asset platforms. At present, the code for Percolator remains under review on GitHub, and developers engaged with the repository indicate that the project is “deep in testing.” This suggests that a launch could be imminent, provided that the liquidation and governance components are finalized. The introduction of Percolator comes at a critical time, as competitors like Hyperliquid (HYPE) are expanding their presence in the derivatives-focused DEX space. Related Reading: ‘Buy Of The Century’: Cardano Could Be The 2026 Game-Changer Under $0.20 — Analyst Hyperliquid recently implemented permissionless, builder-deployed perpetual contracts through its HIP-3 upgrade, allowing users to stake a minimum of 500,000 HYPE tokens—approximately $18 million—to launch their own perpetual markets with independent margin rules. Hyperliquid accounted for 35% of all blockchain revenue in July, attracting users away from platforms like Solana, Ethereum (ETH), and BNB Chain. Asset manager VanEck recently noted that Hyperliquid has successfully retained high-value users, thanks in part to its “simple, highly functional product.” As of press time, SOL is trading at $187.70, marking a 20% loss over the past fourteen and thirty days. This puts SOL 35% below its all-time high of $293, which was reached earlier this year. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Solana started a fresh decline from the $208 zone. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $200 and might decline further below $182. SOL price started a fresh decline below $212 and $200 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $200 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a key rising channel with support at $188 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start another increase if the bulls defend $182 or $175. Solana Price Dips Again Solana price extended gains above $200 and $202, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL even surpassed $210 before the bears appeared. A high was formed near $208 and the price dropped. There was a move below $200 and $182. A low was formed at $174, and the price recently attempted a minor recovery wave. It climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $208 swing high to the $174 low. However, the bears remained active below $195. They protected the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $208 swing high to the $174 low. SOL is again moving below $190. Besides, there was a break below a key rising channel with support at $188 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $188 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is a recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $188 level. The next major resistance is near the $195 level. The main resistance could be $200. A successful close above the $200 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $208. Any more gains might send the price toward the $215 level. Downside Continuation In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $195 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $182 zone. The first major support is near the $175 level. A break below the $175 level might send the price toward the $165 support zone. If there is a close below the $165 support, the price could decline toward the $150 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $182 and $175. Major Resistance Levels – $195 and $200.
Solana (SOL) is back on the front foot after a choppy week, trading near $194 and holding a critical support band at $175–$186 that has repeatedly attracted dip buyers since August. Related Reading: Is The Dogecoin Bull Run Over? Analyst Sees Echoes Of 2021 Price reclaimed the $190–$193 area after a sharp bounce from trendline support, with traders now eyeing a clean break over $200 to flip momentum. On the charts, Solana remains inside a descending channel of lower highs and lows, but a sustained move above $202–$211 (a confluence of the 20/50-day EMAs and key Fibonacci levels) would mark a structure shift and open upside targets at $221–$222, then $235 and $250. SOL's price records small gains on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview Volume Pops, Open Interest Climbs, Institutions Accumulate Bullish undercurrents are building beneath the price. On-chain and market data show trading volumes surging to multi-month highs, while futures open interest has pushed above $8billion, signaling stronger participation and the potential for a larger directional move when volatility expands. Spot flows turned positive, with close to $31.7million in net inflows recently pointing to accumulation at mid-range levels. Institutional and corporate interest remains a durable pillar for Solana. A recent Grayscale analysis highlights the network’s high throughput, low fees, and expanding developer base. Meanwhile, ARK Invest reported $223 million in Q3 network revenue, ranking among the highest in the blockchain industry. Additionally, corporate treasuries across digital-asset firms collectively hold over 20 million SOL, underscoring long-term institutional commitment. Staking yields of around 7% annually continue to attract holders, while scaling initiatives like Firedancer aim to improve throughput and network resilience. Catalyst Watch: $200 Reclaim, Solana ETF Headlines, and Network Growth Near term, the market wants confirmation. A daily close above $202–$211 would validate a trend reversal and strengthen the case for a measured grind toward $235–$250. Analysts also flag ETF progress and regulatory headlines as potential catalysts, alongside macro risk appetite driven by rates and liquidity. Fundamentally, Solana’s momentum is buoyed by DeFi/NFT activity, rising DEX volumes, and enterprise experiments in payments and DePIN. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Reaches Resistance — Breakout Could Signal Fresh Upside Leg With support defended, volume rising, and institutional demand re-emerging, SOL’s setup skews constructive. If bulls reclaim the EMA cluster and hold over $190 with growing volume, a push to the $221–$222 zone, and ultimately a $250 extension, enters play. Cover image from ChatgGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview