Securitize is set to issue a Currenc Group equity as a digital token on a public blockchain, with the shares expected to launch on both Ethereum and Solana. Related Reading: South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms The move puts Solana back in the spotlight for a use case tied to real-world assets, not just price moves. The setup is meant to combine Ethereum’s security profile with Solana’s faster and cheaper transaction speed. Price Holds In A Narrow Band Solana (SOL) was trading at $82.45 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko data. The token was unchanged over the last 24 hours, but it was still up 4.50% over the past week. Trading volume came in at $3.55 billion, down 42% in a day, while market value held at $47.30 billion. $SOL Is Back At The Same Buy Zone That Pumped It 2,194% Last Time Will Solana Hit $1000 In Alt Season? pic.twitter.com/5Nj83gVZ7W — Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) April 9, 2026 That muted price action sits beside a much louder forecast. Crypto analyst Crypto Patel pointed to a buy zone that Solana has returned to, saying the same area came before a 2,194% rally in the past. Based on that setup, fresh talk has emerged about whether SOL could climb to $1,000 in the next cycle. A Familiar Chart Setup The long-range question has been linked to the idea of an incoming altseason. Some traders are watching for a broader recovery in smaller coins, with Solana drawing attention due to its history of sharp rallies. The $1,000 target, however, rests on a range of assumptions, including stronger adoption and increased liquidity flowing into the market. We’ve partnered with Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) to tokenize their shares on Ethereum and Solana. pic.twitter.com/LnajAodSSJ — Securitize (@Securitize) April 8, 2026 For now, the more concrete story is the network’s growing role in tokenization. The Securitize-Currenc plan places Solana inside a market that is trying to move stocks and other assets onto blockchains. The report said tokenized shares are being released on both Ethereum and Solana at the same time, which signals a push to spread that activity across more than one chain. Tokenization Becomes The Real Test That two-chain design was presented as a response to the need for platforms that can handle tokenized real-world assets at scale. Related Reading: XRP Faces No Immediate Quantum Threat As Only 0.03% Supply Seen At Risk: Analyst Tokenized stocks are being treated as a growing part of blockchain finance, with the new issuance seen as another sign that Solana is being used for more than trading activity. The price debate remains open, but the network’s latest milestone offers a more practical point of focus. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
Amid the recent market recovery, Solana (SOL) has jumped roughly 10% from last week’s lows, reclaiming the $82 level and retesting a major resistance. However, some market observers have warned that the rally could be short-lived if the cryptocurrency doesn’t turn a key level into support in the coming days. Related Reading: Ethereum Reclaims $2,200, But Analyst Says It’s Not Time To Celebrate Yet – Here’s Why Solana Price In ‘Consolidation Trap’ On Thursday, Solana surged 2.5% to try to reclaim the $84 area after losing this area on Wednesday night. The altcoin has been trading between the $76-$92 levels since February, moving within the lower half of this range over the past two weeks. Ali Martinez highlighted a structural pattern that has been “remarkably consistent” since October 2025. Notably, the analyst explained that Solana has been repeating a three-step cycle every time it has lost momentum over the past six months. According to Martinez, the pattern begins with the reclaim of the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). This is followed by the rapid failure to hold the 50-day SMA as support. Lastly, SOL enters the “consolidation trap”, a brief, sideways “complacency” period before the actual leg down starts. As the chart shows, the cryptocurrency recorded this pattern in November 2025 and January 2026, when it dropped below the 50-day SMA and consolidated for weeks before the next major sell-off, ultimately resolving lower and reaching a new local bottom. Solana moved above the 50-day SMA in mid-March, when it hit its local top of $97, and has since dropped below it. Now, the altcoin is in its consolidation phase, “drifting sideways” between $79-$81, and sitting below the key SMA near the $86 mark. “If this pattern holds, this sideways movement is not ‘stabilization’—it is the coiling of a new leg down. Based on previous instances, a failure to reclaim the $86 level quickly could project a move toward the $52,” Martinez asserted. SOL Breakdown Imminent? Market observer Leviathan noted that Solana has retested the lower area of its local range seven times since February, and every bounce has gotten weaker after each retest. At the time of writing, the price has been rejected from the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), suggesting that a retest and breakdown from the key $76-$80 support area could be next. “Historically, the more a support level gets tested, the weaker it becomes. Watch this level closely,” he asserted. Analyst Crypto Lens shared a similar outlook, pointing to a potential bearish formation on SOL’s chart. Per the post, the cryptocurrency has been trading in a bearish flag pattern since early February, and broke down from the formation when it dropped below the $81 area in late March. Related Reading: XRP Leads Crypto Funds $224M Rebound With Largest Weekly Inflows Since December This structure also developed in late 2025, leading to a 54% correction after Solana broke down from the pattern. After the recent bounce, the altcoin is retesting the pattern’s lower boundary from support, which could turn this level into resistance if momentum doesn’t hold. “This isn’t random price action, it’s a pattern,” the analyst warned, “If this continues, SOL could be heading toward the $45 zone.” Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Solana failed to stay above $85 and corrected some gains. SOL price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase above $85. SOL price started a downside correction below $84 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $82 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $82.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $80 zone. Solana Price Remains Supported Solana price failed to stay above $85 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL dipped below $84 and $83.50 to enter a short-term bearish zone. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $81.42 swing low to the $85.89 high. The price even tested the $83 support. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $82.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading above $83 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $84 level. The next major resistance is near the $85 level. The main resistance could be $88. A successful close above the $88 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $95. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100 level. Downside Break In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $85 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $82.5 zone, the trend line, and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $81.42 swing low to the $85.89 high. The first major support is near the $81.40 level. A break below the $81.40 level might send the price toward the $80 support zone. If there is a close below the $80 support, the price could decline toward the $76.50 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $82.50 and $80.00. Major Resistance Levels – $85.00 and $88.00.
Crypto markets are showing early signs that the worst may be over, following a prolonged decline that began with the industry’s sharp sell-off back in October of last year. In a new report shared on social media, technical analyst Ali Martinez says the market is now starting to form what he calls a structural floor. Next Cycle Setup For Crypto Leaders Martinez’s view is rooted in the idea that seven months of heavy volatility may also be creating a rare opportunity. For those focused on the longer-term picture, he argues, the current turbulence can act as a reset period before the next multi-year cycle. Rather than treating the current sell-off as purely negative, Martinez suggests it may be setting up the conditions for a new upward phase once the market stops bleeding. Related Reading: Adam Back Denies Being Bitcoin Creator In Response To NYT: ‘I Am Not Satoshi’ When looking at the “big picture” for broader crypto market structure, Martinez points to a metric he says helps define the floor: the CVDD Channel, which stands for Cumulative Value Days Destroyed. According to his analysis, Bitcoin’s “Golden Zone” is currently near $49,330. He claims that historically, entries into this area have tended to show up before bull market runs, and he outlines upside targets for what could follow—potentially reaching $178,478, and in an even more extended scenario, $273,158. The analyst then turns to Ethereum (ETH). Martinez says he is watching whether ETH is moving within a parallel channel pattern, and if that interpretation holds, he believes the zone between current levels and $1,070 could offer a high-conviction entry point. From there, he highlights an ecosystem-wide rally scenario with a macro target around $8,670 as the next major objective, framing it as a move that would emerge as the broader crypto ecosystem matures. Outlook For XRP, SOL, And DOGE For XRP, Martinez focuses on a specific support level as the key to determining whether the crypto market can stabilize. He says that if XRP can hold support near $0.80, it could create a strong “buy the dip” setup, potentially giving traders a chance before a later retest of XRP’s all-time high near $3.30 and beyond. Solana (SOL) is next, and Martinez suggests SOL may need a broader “generational” reset to complete the bottoming process. He argues that the possible low area ranges from $74 to $50, describing that band as a total reset of speculative “froth.” Martinez characterizes that kind of clearance as a major launchpad for the next upward move, implying that the more aggressive the washout, the more room there may be for the following leg higher. Related Reading: JPMorgan CEO Says Bank Must Build Its Own Blockchain To Counter Crypto Threats Finally, Martinez discusses Dogecoin (DOGE) using what he calls fractal signals. He says the memecoin’s chart structure indicates a coiling phase that often appears before the next parabolic move. In that context, Martinez points to a zone he believes is where larger, more informed buyers could begin accumulating. His range for that buildup is between $0.090 and $0.060, which he describes as the area where accumulation could start to intensify ahead of a potential upside surge. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Solana (SOL) is flashing warning signs after a sharp rejection at the $92–$94 supply zone halted its recent upside attempt. Momentum has quickly faded, with price now slipping back toward key support levels as sellers tighten their grip. With SOL caught between a weakening structure and critical support below, the risk of a deeper breakdown is growing, making the next move a decisive one for short-term direction. Solana Stuck In A Tight Range As Pressure Builds Ali Martinez highlights that Solana remains stuck within a well-defined consolidation channel, with price action compressing after months of sustained pressure. SOL’s price has now drifted toward the lower boundary of this range, and the next 48 hours could be pivotal in shaping the broader trend for the rest of April. Related Reading: Solana Flashing Mixed Signals: $105 Breakout Or Double-Pair Collapse Ahead? The current channel structure is clearly defined, with resistance sitting at $96.04 and support established at $76.66, while price hovers around $79.11. Trading near support often signals a moment of truth, where either buyers step in to defend the level, or sellers take control and force a breakdown. If the $76.66 support level holds firm, a classic double bottom or channel bounce scenario could emerge. Such a move would likely spark a relief rally, with upside targets at $81.00 and then $85.00, where the 50-day SMA presents a key resistance zone that could slow momentum. On the flip side, a decisive daily close below $76.66 would invalidate the channel structure and confirm bearish pressure. In that case, downside targets come into focus, with a potential drop toward the year-to-date low at $68.54 and possibly even the psychological $50 level. SOL Holds Steady Within Accumulation Range In a recent Solana daily update shared on X, analyst R4 XBT highlighted that the asset remains firmly within an accumulation phase. Despite broader market fluctuations, Solana’s price action is currently being sustained at the 50-day Moving Average (MA50). This specific level is serving as a critical foundation for the current price structure, keeping the long-term bullish thesis intact while the market consolidates. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Momentum Explodes as $100 Barrier Comes Into Focus The current positioning at the MA50 represents a pivotal technical test for the token. Currently, the market is closely watching this zone to determine whether the current accumulation period has sufficient strength to support a successful liftoff. If Solana successfully clears the MA50 resistance, it could signal the end of the consolidation period and a breakout from the accumulation zone. Overcoming this hurdle would likely clear the path for more significant upside potential. Traders are currently seeking a decisive close above this level to confirm that the path for a sustained rally has finally been opened. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana started a fresh increase above the $82 zone. SOL price is now consolidating near $85 and might aim for more gains above the $88 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $82 and $85 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $82 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bullish flag pattern with resistance at $80.00 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $88 resistance zone. Solana Price Rallies Over 5% Solana price started a decent increase after it settled above the $82 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $85 level to enter a short-term positive zone. Earlier, there was a break above a bullish flag pattern with resistance at $80.00 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The price even smashed the $86.50 resistance. A high was formed at $87.04, and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $78.38 swing low to the $87.04 high. Solana is now trading above $82 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near $85. The next major resistance is near the $88 level. The main resistance could be $95. A successful close above the $95 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $102. Any more gains might send the price toward the $112 level. Downside Correction In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $88 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $83.75 zone. The first major support is near the $82.70 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $78.38 swing low to the $87.04 high. A break below the $82.70 level might send the price toward the $80 support zone. If there is a close below the $80 support, the price could decline toward the $75 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $82.70 and $80.00 Major Resistance Levels – $85.00 and $88.00.
Global crypto investment products bounced from the late-March sentiment downturn, with XRP funds and European investors stealing the spotlight from Bitcoin and US markets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Next Big Move In Mid-April? Analyst Explains Why ‘Decision Time’ Could Be Near XRP Inflows Fuel Crypto Funds Recovery According to the latest CoinShares report, global crypto funds recorded $224 million in inflows last week, a modest recovery from the late-March sentiment downturn, when investors pulled $414 million from the products amid worries about escalating tensions in the Iran conflict and the prospect of higher inflation. James Butterfill, CoinShares Head of Research, explained that despite the improvement in sentiment, momentum reversed at the end of the week due to stronger macro data and hawkish expectations, leading to minor outflows. “Stronger-than-expected retail sales data later in the week, alongside increasingly hawkish investor expectations and mixed geopolitical signals, led to minor outflows in the latter half of the week,” he wrote. In an unusual shift, Switzerland led activity last week, bringing $151.5 million into crypto funds, followed by Germany’s $27.7 million inflows. The US ranked third, recording only $27.5 million in inflows last week, while Canada saw $11.2 million. Moreover, funds based on XRP, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, saw the largest inflows of any asset. Per CoinShares data, XRP products recorded $119.6 million in inflows, its largest positive net flows since mid-December. This figure brought its Year-to-Date (YTD) inflows to $159 million, around 7% of the category’s Assets under Management (AuM). It’s worth noting that US-listed XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered their first red month since their November launch, with $31.1 million in outflows. Despite the March setback, US XRP ETFs recorded positive net flows of $42.52 million in the first quarter of 2026, only behind Solana funds. Bitcoin Shows Mixed Signals, Ethereum Lags Global Bitcoin funds followed XRP and saw total inflows worth $107.3 million during the week, “improving on what has been a bad start to the month, [as] net outflows remain at US$145m for the month so far,” CoinShares added. Notably, short Bitcoin investment products recorded $16 million in inflows during this period, their largest performance since mid-November, which signals polarized opinions on the asset. Despite the muted US activity last week, US Bitcoin ETFs started this week with their largest single-day performance in over a month. According to SoSoValue data, the category saw $471.3 million in positive net flows on Monday, its highest inflows since February 25. As reported by NewsBTC, US Bitcoin funds ended the first quarter of 2026 by breaking out of a four-month negative streak, pulling in $1.32 billion in March, its first monthly gain of 2026. Following XRP and Bitcoin, Solana funds also saw inflows, totalling $34.9m last week. As CoinShares noted, the category’s steady inflows this year represent 10% of AuM. Related Reading: Crypto Trust Crisis — The “Kim Jong‑Un Test” Is Exposing Secret North Korean Moles In addition, the US-based Solana products ended March on a positive note, leading altcoin funds with inflows worth $45.44 million and $213.1 million in the monthly and quarterly timeframes, respectively. Nonetheless, Ethereum tells a different story, as funds continue to lag behind other major crypto assets. According to the report, Ethereum products saw $52.8 million in outflows last week, extending its negative streak as investors digest recent negative developments. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Amidst yet another big hack attributed to North Korea-linked operatives, some crypto builders have confessed they are passing tests during interviews to developers to make sure they are not North Korean agents. The Fool-Proof “Kim Jong‑Un Test” For Crypto Developers Once again, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is responsible for some action movie-sounding moves. Following the attribution of the April 1st $285 million attack on Drift Protocol to UNC4736, a North Korea–aligned, state‑sponsored hacking group, multiple crypto industry actors have taken to the social network X to share their fears and methods to combat what essentially are DPRK secret agents. All details on the long‑term social engineering, fake professional personas, in‑person conference meetings and compromised tooling employed in the attack can be consulted on a yesterday’s article in our sister’s website Bitcoinist. Unbelievable and hilarious as it may sound, the most straightforward strategy some of these builders have found is asking candidates to explicitly insult Kim Jong-Un, North Korea’s regime head, during interviews. Related Reading: This Bitcoin Trader Lost Millions In 2 Weeks, Here’s How Crypto Builders Share Proof Yesterday, Tanuki42, an independent blockchain security investigator, shared an actual video of a “North Korean IT worker being stopped dead in their tracks upon being required to insult Kim Jong Un”. In the video, “Taro Aikuchi” wasn’t just unable to repeat after the interviewer that “Kim Jong-Un is a fat, ugly pig”: he was taken aback and visibly nervous. Here is a video of a North Korean IT worker being stopped dead in their tracks upon being required to insult Kim Jong Un. It won’t work forever, but right now it’s genuinely an effective filter. I’m yet to come across one who can say it. https://t.co/8FFVPxNm8X pic.twitter.com/KXI5efMo5L — tanuki42 (@tanuki42_) April 6, 2026 In a different video shared by the security investigator, “Taro” tells him amusingly that he “knows North Korea well”, but then experiences very convenient connection issues when is asked to say “Fuck Kim Jong-Un”. The clip I posted was actually round 2. Here’s round 1 – I tell Taro I’m a North Korea security researcher, he tells me he “knows North Korea well”. Mysterious connection issues when I say “Fuck Kim Jong Un”, which he apologises for on reconnecting.???? pic.twitter.com/M89KDDmASW — tanuki42 (@tanuki42_) April 6, 2026 Later on the thread, Tanuki42 showed the candidate changed his Telegram handle, wiped their chat and blocked him after the interview. ????@taroaikuchi just changed his Telegram handle @cryptotrading2150->@cryptodegen202 – he’d already wiped our chat and blocked me ???? pic.twitter.com/EcQedYyGG7 — tanuki42 (@tanuki42_) April 6, 2026 His X account and LinkedIn page also disappeared. Crypto investor and fund manager Jason Choi quoted Tanuki42’s thread to echo the message, claiming that a lot of crypto founders have shared with him that this test works. Several founders in crypto have told me they ran this test and it genuinely worked https://t.co/DIZHoZDZ0l — Jason Choi (@mrjasonchoi) April 6, 2026 Crypto founder and RWA‑focused builder Pav replied to Choi saying that he has been using the tactic 2024, after he found out he was interviewing a DPRK agent for an engineering position in 2022. have been using this since 2024 and works like a charm https://t.co/nYWYIGxrAA — Parv (@Parv_EP) April 6, 2026 Simon Wijckmans, another cybersecurity founder and product leader, also replied to Choi sharing a clip from one of his own interviews with a candidate, “William Nation”, who failed to say that Kim Jong-Un is a dictator after Wijckmans requested him to do it Yep pic.twitter.com/Aht731yvRc — Simon (@SimonWijckmans) April 6, 2026 Some Crypto Builders Remain Sceptic Despite the overwhelming evidence, the wackiness of the story still finds flabbergasted nonbelievers. On a different thread from a few days ago, Paolo Caversaccio, a Switzerland‑based engineer and entrepreneur focused on cryptography, privacy and security, shared one of his attempts to employ the same Kim Jong-Un insult tactic to make sure he is not working with North Korean spies. going forward I will request from every external contributor to my repos a nice Kim Jong Un insult; it’s an easy but powerful way to prevent DPRK dev code (and some of them are really good) to be merged (they will never ever get the approval to do this). this guy passed it… pic.twitter.com/Ms86or5GiP — sudo rm -rf –no-preserve-root / (@pcaversaccio) April 4, 2026 He then entered an argument with long‑time Ethereum ecosystem developer and founder Micah Zoltu regarding the actual effectiveness of the technique. But Caversaccio’s argument was compelling: he has been dealing with DPRK IT workers for more than three years. After dealing for more than 3 years with DPRK IT workers I can confidently claim this filter is very strong. We will probably release some DPRK interviews publicly at some and will link it here, they always fail with this question. You probably think my filter is some random… — sudo rm -rf –no-preserve-root / (@pcaversaccio) April 5, 2026 Market Implications Related Reading: Crypto Tokenization Boom Or Time Bomb? Four Hidden Risks Wall Street Is Ignoring The real deal for traders right now isn’t guessing the next meme, but identifying which teams can defend against nation‑state attackers. For a while now, crypto has been entering a phase where geopolitics, state‑sponsored cyber ops, and HR compliance are as important as code audits. North Korean infiltration risk is now a structural factor for the industry. Considering this, traders should remember that protocols with weak contributor vetting, opaque multisigs, or ad‑hoc governance present elevated tail‑risk that markets will increasingly price in. It is also advisable to look for projects that can prove stronger operational security, incident response and KYC for critical roles may enjoy relatively stronger valuations and more sticky TVL. At the moment of writing, BTC trades for around $68k on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview. Cover image from Perplexity. BTCUSDT chart from Tradingview.
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Solana found support at $77 and corrected some losses. SOL price is now consolidating above $80 and might aim for a steady increase. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $80 and $82 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $80 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $82.80 and $85. Solana Price Starts Recovery Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $77, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $80 level. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $76.70 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $80 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. However, the bears are active near $82.80. Solana is now trading above $80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $82.80 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $76.70 low. The next major resistance is near the $85 level. The main resistance could be $88. A successful close above the $88 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $95. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $82.80 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $80 zone. The first major support is near the $77 level. A break below the $77 level might send the price toward the $75 support zone. If there is a close below the $75 support, the price could decline toward the $66 zone 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 – $80.00 and $77.00. Major Resistance Levels – $82.80 and $85.00.
Stablecoin issuer Circle is facing mounting scrutiny from blockchain researchers after millions of USD Coin (USDC) were stolen and flowed unimpeded through its proprietary bridge during the $285 million exploit of the Solana-based Drift Protocol. The inaction during the April 1 attack, which is now the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) hack of 2026, stands in […]
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Solana-based Drift Protocol has suffered the largest exploit of 2026 to date, losing nearly $300 million in a “highly sophisticated operation” that has raised concerns about the growing threat of human-targeted attacks in the crypto space. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Break Four-Month Negative Streak With $1.32B Inflows While ETH, XRP Funds Bleed Solana DEX Loses $285M On April Fool’s Day On Wednesday, Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Drift Protocol was the victim of an exploit that stole hundreds of millions of dollars from its vaults. After online reports flagged unusual on-chain activity yesterday afternoon, Drift’s official channels confirmed the attack, quickly suspending deposits and withdrawals. According to reports, the attack lasted less than 20 minutes and stole around $285 million in multiple assets, including USDC, JPL, USDT, JUP, USDS, WBTC, and WETH, from nearly 20 vaults. This marks the largest crypto exploit of 2026 to date, and one of the largest hacks in the industry, just above WazirX’s $235 million hack. The hack wiped out half of the Solana-based project’s total value locked (TVL), which fell from roughly $550 million to $252 million, per DeFiLlama data. Drift protocol’s token, DRIFT, also plunged, retracing nearly 40% over the past 24 hours. Within hours, the exploiter had swapped $270.9 million into USDC, bridged them from Solana to Ethereum via the CCTP TokenMessengerMinterV2, and purchased 129,000 ETH, splitting them across multiple wallets. In a Thursday post, Drift shared the details of the incident, affirming that “a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to Drift Protocol through a novel attack involving durable nonces, resulting in a rapid takeover of Drift’s Security Council administrative powers.” Solana’s durable nonces are an advanced mechanism that allows transactions to bypass the typical short expiration date of regular transactions. This enables users to pre-sign transactions for future execution, offline signing, or complex multisig workflows. “This was a highly sophisticated operation that appears to have involved multi-week preparation and staged execution, including the use of durable nonce accounts to pre-sign transactions that delayed execution,” the post continued. Malicious Actors Targeting Humans, Not Smart Contracts The Solana-based DEX emphasized that the exploit was not the result of a bug in Drift’s programs or smart contracts, noting that they found no evidence of compromised see phrases either. “The attack involved unauthorized or misrepresented transaction approvals obtained prior to execution, likely facilitated through durable nonce mechanisms and sophisticated social engineering,” the project underscored. Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, addressed the incident, asserting that it is a blow to the whole Solana ecosystem. Liu pointed out that “Smart contracts held up. The real targets now are humans: social engineering and opsec weaknesses more than code exploits.” Related Reading: Analyst Forecasts More Pain For XRP In Q2 – How Much Lower Can It Go? Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet linked Drift’s attack method to Bybit’s $1.4 billion hack, which was attributed to North Korean hacking groups. As he explained, the attackers likely compromised several machines belonging to multisig signers through long-term infiltration and misled operators into approving the malicious transactions. This modus operandi is similar to the Bybit hack last year, widely attributed to DPRK-linked actors. The pattern is becoming familiar: patient, sophisticated supply-chain-level compromise targeting the human and operational layer, not the smart contracts themselves. Guillemet affirmed that the incident is “yet another wake-up call for the industry” to raise the bar on security. “Ultimately, security is not just about code audits. It’s about giving operators and users the right information at the right time, so they can make informed decisions about what they sign,” he concluded. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
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Drift said Wednesday's $280 million exploit was a result of unauthorized transaction approvals, facilitated through durable nonce mechanisms.
While Ethereum (ETH) and XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) ended March in negative territory, Bitcoin (BTC) funds recorded their best monthly performance of the year despite weak market sentiment and geopolitical tensions. Related Reading: Analyst Forecasts More Pain For XRP In Q2 – How Much Lower Can It Go? Bitcoin ETFs End Negative Spell Bitcoin ended the first quarter of 2026 by breaking out of a five-month negative streak, closing with a positive performance for the first time since September 2025. The flagship crypto has been in a downtrend over the past six months, retracing over 50% from its October all-time high of $126,000. As its price closes the month in green, US spot BTC-based ETFs have also ended a multi-month negative spell on Tuesday. According to SoSoValue data, the funds pulled in $1.32 billion in March, registering their first monthly gain in 2026. The category has been registering outflows since November, with cumulative outflows of around $6.3 billion until February. Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, previously highlighted that spot Bitcoin ETF investors have “largely displayed diamond hands” despite the ongoing market correction and negative sentiment. As reported by NewsBTC, Geraci argued that the funds’ cumulative outflows since the October 10 crash were insignificant compared to the $56 billion in cumulative total net inflows the category has experienced since its January 2024 debut. Despite the positive monthly close, BTC ETFs ended a four-week inflow streak after investors pulled out $296.18 million from the investment products. Additionally, the funds ended Q1 on a negative note, as March inflows couldn’t offset the $1.81 billion redemptions from January and February. Therefore, spot Bitcoin ETFs closed the first quarter of 2026 with $496 million in outflows, their second-worst quarterly performance after Q4 2025’s $1.15 billion cumulative outflows. Solana Leads Altcoin ETFs Performance Similar to Bitcoin, Solana (SOL) ETFs closed March on a positive note and led altcoin-based funds, with inflows worth $45.44 million. This performance brought SOL investment products’ quarterly inflows to $213.1 million. Notably, the category has not seen monthly outflows since its launch in October 2025, printing six consecutive months of inflows. Following this performance, Solana ETFs are near the $1 billion milestone, currently having cumulative net inflows of $979.3 million. Nonetheless, Ethereum funds tell a different story, closing the month with $46 million in outflows. Unlike Bitcoin, the second-largest cryptocurrency extended its negative streak to five months, recording total outflows worth $3.21 billion since November. In addition, ETH investment products saw $769 million outflows in Q1. CoinShares recent report noted that Ethereum led all assets in outflows last week, shedding over $200 million for the second straight week, which may signal that institutional demand for the second-largest cryptocurrency has been slowing. Related Reading: Bitcoin ‘Absolute Bottom’ Next? Analyst Says BTC’s Final Shakeout Is Near Meanwhile, XRP funds recorded their first monthly outflows after investors pulled $31.3 million from the ETFs. The category has recorded a remarkable performance since launching in November, with over $1.24 billion in inflows in the first four months. It’s worth noting that despite the March setback, XRP ETFs saw positive net flows worth $42.52 million during the first quarter of 2026, only behind Solana funds. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Solana failed to settle above $85 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $80 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $88 and $85 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $86 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $81.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $78 or $75. Solana Price Dips Below $85 Solana price failed to remain stable above $85 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $82 and $80 levels. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $81.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The bears even pushed the price toward $78. A low was formed at $78.30, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $78.30 low. Solana is now trading below $86 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $80.25 level. The next major resistance is near the $82.50 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $86.63 swing high to the $78.30 low. The main resistance could be $85. A successful close above the $85 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $88. Any more gains might send the price toward the $92 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $82.50 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $78 zone. The first major support is near the $75 level. A break below the $75 level might send the price toward the $70 support zone. If there is a close below the $70 support, the price could decline toward the $62 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 – $78 and $75. Major Resistance Levels – $82.50 and $85.00.
Solana is entering a critical phase as price action tightens within a narrowing range, signaling that a major move may be close. With volatility compressing and key levels clearly defined, the market appears primed for a decisive breakout or breakdown in the sessions ahead. Compression Phase Signals Imminent Volatility Spike Solana remains under notable pressure but is attempting to stabilize around a crucial support zone. According to MakroVision Research, price action in the short term is beginning to compress into a tight range, even as the asset continues to trade beneath key descending trendlines that maintain a bearish structure. Related Reading: Solana’s Deep Correction Could Be The Catalyst For Its Biggest Rally Yet On the upside, $85 stands as the first major hurdle, combining both horizontal resistance and the weight of the ongoing downtrend. A move beyond $98, which marks the most recent lower high, would offer a stronger shift in momentum and improve the overall outlook. Furthermore, a break above $117 would significantly strengthen the structure, signaling a more convincing recovery phase. On the downside, the $75.5 to $78 region remains the most critical support zone. Early signs of stabilization are emerging within this range, suggesting that buyers are attempting to defend it. However, any decisive breakdown below this area would likely reinforce bearish sentiment and open the door for increased selling pressure. Price structure shows Solana trading within a tightening range just above support, while a minor ascending formation develops. Despite that, the broader trend remains capped by descending resistance lines, indicating that a full reversal has yet to take shape. A breakout from this compression is expected to define the next significant move. Solana Ascending Formation Emerges Within A Constrained Range Analyzing the current chart structure, the analyst highlighted that Solana continues to trade within a tight range just above its key support zone. Within this consolidation, a smaller ascending structure is gradually forming, suggesting that buyers are attempting to build momentum and create a base for a potential move higher. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Hits Key Support, Will Bulls Hold the Line? However, upside progress remains limited as price action continues to trade beneath the dominant red downtrend lines. These descending resistance levels are still firmly in control, capping rallies and preventing a clean shift in short-term market structure. Until these barriers are broken, any upward movement risks being viewed as temporary relief rather than a confirmed reversal. Meanwhile, a strong and impulsive breakout above the $85 level would mark the first meaningful bullish signal, potentially paving the way for an extended move toward the $95 level and beyond. Conversely, if the support zone gives way, selling pressure could intensify rapidly, increasing the likelihood of a fresh downward leg as the broader bearish structure reasserts control. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
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Solana recent pullback may look like weakness on the surface, but it could be laying the groundwork for something much bigger. Following an extended bullish run, the ongoing correction is resetting momentum, taking out weak hands, and driving the price toward key demand zones. If history is any guide, such deep retracements often precede powerful expansions, positioning SOL for a potential breakout that could surpass previous highs. Correction Phase Sets The Tone For Solana’s Next Move Solana is getting a much-needed reality check, as highlighted by Crypto Patel, who emphasized that the journey to $1,000 will be far from smooth. Despite the excitement surrounding a potential move to $1,000, current price action suggests the market is cooling off after a strong rally. Corrections often create opportunities, especially for patient investors willing to wait for better entries rather than chasing prices at elevated levels. Related Reading: What The Solana Open Interest Is Saying About The Cryptocurrency Right Now From a structural standpoint, signs of distribution have emerged following the recent uptrend. Key support lies between $70 and $50, with notable liquidity resting below the $60 level, an area that could be targeted for a sweep. A breakdown below $70 may accelerate downside momentum, driving the price toward the $50 zone. Market behavior continues to highlight the contrast between retail and institutional participants. Retail traders often become emotionally attached to ambitious price targets, while smart money waits for discounted entries. These deeper corrections tend to shake out weaker hands, setting the stage for a stronger and more sustainable expansion later on. Looking ahead, the short-term bias remains bearish below $70, with expectations of a possible move beneath $50. The $70–$50 range stands out as a key accumulation zone, while long-term projections still point toward $500 and eventually $1,000. The question now is whether investors are stepping in during the dip or holding out for even lower prices. SOL’s Impulsive Structure Signals Strong Macro Trend According to crypto analyst Osemka, Solana stands out as one of the clearest impulsive structures in the market, completing a textbook 1–5 wave move from December 2022 to January 2025. Such a strong impulsive phase often lays the foundation for a healthy correction before the next major trend unfolds. Related Reading: Solana Flashing Mixed Signals: $105 Breakout Or Double-Pair Collapse Ahead? Currently, SOL appears to be undergoing an ABC correction within a defined channel. Wave C is currently testing a high-timeframe support zone, while the RSI hints at a potential diagonal retest. Holding this level could be critical, as it may set the stage for a higher-timeframe reversal, with April emerging as a key period to watch. A confirmed reversal in Solana would not only signal strength for the asset itself but could also act as a leading indicator for the broader altcoin market. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana’s derivatives market is signaling something the price chart doesn’t fully show—and it matters right now. According to data from Coinglass, Solana’s total open interest across all exchanges is currently at $5.44 billion, which is about 65.12 million SOL in outstanding futures contracts. That figure places open interest back within the same range it occupied in April 2025, effectively erasing nearly a full year of buildup in the asset Related Reading: UK Slaps Sanctions On $20B Crypto Black Market Tied To Southeast Asia Scam Rings A Year’s Worth Of Leverage Is Gone According to CoinGlass, Solana’s open interest is currently around $5.45 billion, a level that stands far below the peaks seen during the late-2025 run-up. From late April 2025, Solana’s open interest continued to climb, scaling from the $5 billion to $6 billion range through the summer months, breaking past $12 billion by mid-July, and ultimately peaking around $15 billion to $16 billion in mid-September 2025 when the SOL price was trading above $240. However, what followed that peak was an unwinding that has lasted for the past few months. Solana’s open interest fell through October and November 2025, briefly stabilized in December, then finally collapsed in January and early February 2026. At the time of writing, Solana’s open interest has now dropped to $5.44 billion, which appears to be the lowest point since early April 2025. That is important because it shows the Solana price ecosystem has unwound nearly a full year of speculative buildup. Many of the traders who were previously amplifying Solana’s moves through leverage are no longer as active. Solana Open Interest. Source: Coinglass What This Means For SOL Price The distribution of that $5.44 billion across trading exchanges shows that Binance holds the largest share at $951.84 million, which is about 17.49% of total open interest. This is followed by CME at $672.55 million and Bybit at $617.30 million. KuCoin stands out in the short-term data, recording the largest 24-hour OI change among major venues at +10.42%, though it originates from one of the smaller books in the table at $402.69 million. The CME open interest number is notable to watch, as it means that institutional participation via regulated futures is still holding up compared to other exchanges. Total Solana Open Interest. Source: Coinglass There is an important relationship between price and open interest. Whenever an asset’s price rises alongside open interest, it means new money is entering and momentum is being reinforced. On the other hand, when price falls and open interest also falls, it usually points to a reset, where positions are being closed and leverage is being removed from the system. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Under Pressure As Nearly 40B Netflow Surge Hits Exchanges This can be read in two ways. The bearish reading is that fewer leveraged traders means less immediate buying pressure and less momentum support, which can leave price vulnerable if spot demand does not step in. The more constructive reading is that a large part of the excess leverage has already been washed out. At the time of writing, Solana is trading at $83.51, down by 2.7% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Solana failed to settle above $92 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $88 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $90 and $88 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $88 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $85 or $80. Solana Price Revisits $85 Solana price failed to remain stable above $93 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $90 and $88 levels. The bears even pushed the price toward $85. A low was formed at $85.42, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $93.40 swing high to the $85.42 low. Solana is now trading below $88 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $88 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The next major resistance is near the $89.40 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $93.40 swing high to the $85.42 low. The main resistance could be $92. A successful close above the $92 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $95. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $88 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $85 zone. The first major support is near the $82 level. A break below the $82 level might send the price toward the $80 support zone. If there is a close below the $80 support, the price could decline toward the $74 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 – $85 and $80. Major Resistance Levels – $88 and $92.
Solana found support at $85 and corrected some losses. SOL price is now consolidating above $90 and might aim for a steady increase. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $88 and $90 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $90 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $92.80 and $95. Solana Price Eyes Recovery Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $85, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $90 level. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $97.67 swing high to the $85.10 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. However, the bears are active near $92.00. Solana is now trading above $90 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $92.20 level. The next major resistance is near the $92.80 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $97.67 swing high to the $85.10 low. The main resistance could be $95. A successful close above the $95 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $102. Any more gains might send the price toward the $112 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $92.80 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $88.40 zone. The first major support is near the $85 level. A break below the $85 level might send the price toward the $82 support zone. If there is a close below the $82 support, the price could decline toward the $75 zone 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 – $92.80 and $95.00. Major Resistance Levels – $88.40 and $85.00.
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Solana failed to settle above $92 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $90 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $90 and $88 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $88 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $85 or $80. Solana Price Revisits $85 Solana price failed to remain stable above $92 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $90 and $88 support levels. The price gained bearish momentum below $87.20. A low was formed at $85.10, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $90.81 swing high to the $85.10 low. Solana is now trading below $88 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $88 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The next major resistance is near the $88.60 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $90.81 swing high to the $85.10 low. The main resistance could be $90. A successful close above the $90 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $95. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $88 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $85 zone. The first major support is near the $82 level. A break below the $82 level might send the price toward the $80 support zone. If there is a close below the $80 support, the price could decline toward the $74 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 – $85 and $80. Major Resistance Levels – $88 and $90.
Solana is flashing mixed signals as price tightens beneath key resistance while early signs of momentum weakness begin to emerge. A clean breakout above $95 could ignite a swift move toward the $100–$105 zone, but fading RSI suggests underlying strength may be weakening. Pressure Builds As Solana Holds Firm Below Resistance Solana is tightening just beneath a resistance zone, and the pressure is becoming harder to ignore with each passing move. According to crypto analyst Marcus Corvinus, repeated rejections around the $92–$95 range have not triggered any meaningful breakdown so far. That resilience keeps the bullish structure intact despite multiple tests of resistance. Related Reading: Solana Key Indicator Flashes First Bullish Signal Since January – Market Rebound Incoming? An ascending trendline is steadily guiding the price higher. Buyers are stepping in earlier on each dip, preventing deeper pullbacks and gradually compressing prices into the resistance zone. Such action is rarely random; rather, it signals that strength is building beneath the surface as accumulation continues quietly. A clean break and sustained hold above $95 could act as a trigger for momentum to expand rapidly, potentially sending Solana toward the $100–$105 region in a relatively short time. On the flip side, if the ascending trendline gives way, it would open the door for a sharp drop into the $78–$75 demand zone, where buyers may attempt to regain control. Current conditions indicate a classic squeeze setup, where tightening price action often leads to a strong directional move. Once either side gives in, the resulting breakout or breakdown is unlikely to be gradual. Rare Divergence: Momentum Breaks On USDT While BTC Pair Holds In a recent analysis, Umair Crypto highlighted an emerging weakness in Solana’s structure, noting that the RSI on the USDT pair is already fading while the BTC pair has yet to follow. Once the point of control (POC) at $12,573 breaks, both pairs are likely to decline in sync, setting the stage for a broader move lower. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Loses Critical Support as Crypto Weakness Deepens, Fresh Lows Ahead? Solana is showing a rare divergence, where the RSI trendline has broken on the USDT pair first, but the BTC pair still reflects strength. Under normal conditions, weakness tends to appear on the BTC pair. However, when the USDT pair leads, it suggests that momentum is deteriorating faster than relative strength can conceal. Price recently surged toward $97 and is now retesting the 50 SMA, but the move lacks strong volume support. A push toward $101 remains possible, and such a move could form a bearish divergence. Rather than strength, that scenario would likely act as a setup, hinting that upside may be limited. Once the BTC pair breaks below the $12,573 POC, both pairs are expected to lose structure simultaneously, creating a powerful double-confirmation signal that could accelerate downside momentum. Initial targets sit around $77, with a deeper move toward $67 also in play. Despite the US Securities and Exchange Commission classifying SOL as a digital commodity on March 18, the fading RSI suggests the market is not reacting with strength. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana has retraced below the $90 level as volatility resurfaces across the cryptocurrency market, signaling renewed uncertainty after a period of relative stabilization. The move lower reflects growing hesitation among traders, with price action struggling to sustain momentum as broader market conditions remain fragile. Related Reading: XRP Liquidations Accelerate After $1.50 Breakout: Short Squeeze Unfolds Beyond the chart, derivatives data is beginning to reveal a more nuanced shift in market structure. According to a recent CryptoQuant report, the 90-day Futures Taker CVD highlights a transition that has been developing over the past year. Throughout 2024 and early 2025, the market moved from aggressive sell-side dominance into phases where buyers intermittently drove price action higher. However, the current regime in 2026 presents a different dynamic. The data suggests that momentum traders are now distributing into strength, rather than initiating new long positions to support sustained upside. This behavioral shift is often associated with late-cycle conditions, where leverage continues to drive price movements but underlying conviction begins to weaken. For Solana, this creates a more fragile setup. While short-term rallies may still occur, the lack of consistent demand from leveraged participants raises questions about the durability of any upside move in the current environment. Spot Accumulation Emerges as Futures Show Exhaustion The CryptoQuant report highlights a critical shift beneath Solana’s recent price action. Data on spot average order size shows a clear re-emergence of whale participation at lower levels, signaling that larger players are stepping back into the market after months of reduced activity. During the drawdown from late-2025 highs, order sizes declined steadily, reflecting weak conviction. Now, clusters of large orders are forming near the recent base, suggesting that whales are selectively accumulating into weakness rather than chasing rallies. This behavior contrasts sharply with what is happening in derivatives markets. While spot flows indicate early accumulation, futures data points to exhaustion and distribution, with momentum traders reducing exposure instead of building new positions. This divergence is structurally important, as it creates a mixed market environment where different participant groups are acting with opposing strategies. From a market structure perspective, this setup may limit downside in the medium term, as spot accumulation tends to absorb selling pressure. However, the upside remains conditional. For Solana to sustain a meaningful recovery, spot-driven demand must persist and expand, eventually outweighing the influence of leveraged positioning. Meanwhile, improving fundamentals—including stronger developer activity and renewed DeFi traction—continue to support long-term confidence, even as short-term uncertainty persists. Related Reading: Ethereum Holds Above $2,300 As Open Interest Expansion Reinforces Uptrend Stability Solana Tests Key Support After Sharp Drawdown Solana’s 3-day chart reflects a clear loss of momentum following a lower-high formation, with price now stabilizing just below the $90 level after a sharp correction. The recent move down from the $140–$150 region confirms a continuation of the broader downtrend structure, characterized by declining highs and persistent selling pressure since late 2025. Technically, SOL has broken below its short- and mid-term moving averages, both of which are now sloping downward and acting as dynamic resistance. The rejection from these levels during recent attempts to recover suggests that buyers are still lacking conviction at higher prices. Related Reading: XRP Liquidity Builds on Binance – What The 2.78B Reserve Spike Means However, the current price zone around $80–$90 is beginning to show signs of demand. The chart reveals a base formation with multiple rejections of lower levels, indicating that sellers are gradually losing control in the short term. Volume spikes during the selloff, followed by reduced selling intensity, further support the idea of exhaustion on the downside. Despite this stabilization, the broader structure remains fragile. For Solana to shift momentum, it must reclaim the $110–$120 region, where prior support has flipped into resistance. Until then, the current move appears to be a relief bounce within a corrective trend, rather than the start of a sustained recovery. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com