Solana, the high-speed blockchain once hailed as an Ethereum killer, finds itself in choppy waters. After reaching an all-time high of $203 in March 2024, the cryptocurrency has experienced a significant correction, currently trading at $145. Analysts warn of a potential freefall, citing both external market forces and internal ecosystem woes. Related Reading: XRP All Talk, No Action? Social Media Booms, But Price Stuck In The Bear Pit Solana’s Descent: A Shooting Star Loses Its Luster Technical indicators paint a bleak picture for Solana. Alan Santana, a prominent crypto analyst, points to the emergence of bearish candlestick patterns like shooting stars and inverted hammers, alongside declining trading volume. These signals suggest a potential loss of momentum and investor confidence. Further fueling the bearish sentiment, the broader cryptocurrency market has entered a correction phase. Bitcoin, the bellwether of the industry, has dipped from its highs, dragging other digital assets down with it. This market-wide pullback weakens the overall demand for Solana, pushing its price lower. ✴️ Solana 4X SHORT (222% Profits Potential) Solana peaked March 2024, together with Bitcoin. One month later, April 2024, a market correction was confirmed. This is confirmed by the fact that support broke, in this case we have a “cap” pattern. ➖ Notice the shooting star,… pic.twitter.com/JKynUDENJd — Alan Santana (@lamatrades1111) May 11, 2024 Solana’s Internal Struggles: Network Congestion And Founder Feuds Beyond external market pressures, Solana faces internal challenges that threaten its stability. The network has experienced periods of congestion, hindering transaction speeds and scalability. These hiccups undermine Solana’s core value proposition of being a faster and more efficient alternative to Ethereum. Adding fuel to the fire, recent public spats between founders of prominent Solana-based projects have cast a shadow of disunity over the ecosystem. Such internal conflicts raise concerns about leadership and the long-term viability of the platform. At the time of writing, Solana was trading at $145. Chart: TradingView Solana: Can It Weather The Storm? The current situation presents a critical juncture for Solana. The cryptocurrency’s future hinges on its ability to navigate these challenges. On the one hand, some analysts remain optimistic. Investment giant Franklin Templeton recently identified Solana as a potential contender for the number three spot in the cryptocurrency market, highlighting its potential for long-term growth. Related Reading: ‘Jeo Boden’ Meme Coin Soars 20% After Trump Diss – Details Additionally, the upcoming Breakpoint conference in Singapore, a major gathering for the Solana community, could serve as a catalyst for renewed investor confidence. Solana’s story is far from over. Whether it emerges from this storm as a resilient leader or fades into the background remains to be seen. The coming months will be crucial for determining the cryptocurrency’s long-term trajectory. Featured image from Reformed Journal, chart from TradingView
While Ethereum struggles to regain the Q1 2024 momentum, currently tethered close to the psychological $3,000 level, one trader remains bullish. Taking to X, the analyst posts several reasons to negate concerns by skeptics even with the coin trading 30% from March 2024 highs when prices broke above $4,000. By this take, doubts about future gains could […]
Bitcoin’s failure to rise above the 20-day EMA increases the risk of a downward breakdown for BTC and many altcoins.
AgriDex brings agricultural commodities onto the blockchain by allowing crops to be bought on its marketplace with finalized deals backed by non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The BitMEX co-founder says the current phase of price consolidation is ideal for accumulating crypto before macroeconomic factors trigger the next leg up in the bull market.
Layer 2 (L2) blockchain Eclipse and developer-oriented bridge Neon EVM have formed a new collaboration to implement changes in the blockchain landscape, increasing interoperability and scalability with the integration of Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Aiming to combine the capabilities of both blockchains, Eclipse has consolidated the compatibility between the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) by deploying Neon Stack. Solana And Ethereum Integration The primary objective of this collaboration is to integrate Solana’s transaction handling capabilities, which can process thousands of transactions per second, into Ethereum. Related Reading: Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP From Escrow – How Will This Impact Price? This integration will be facilitated by Neon Stack, a standardized development stack that enables smart contract developers to achieve Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility on Solana Virtual Machine-based blockchain networks. Eclipse plans to leverage Neon Stack on its SVM L2 to facilitate this integration. The Neon Stack consists of Neon EVM smart contracts and Neon Proxy. It has been live on the Solana mainnet since July 2023. It has deployed numerous Ethereum-native Solidity decentralized applications (dApps), including decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), on Solana from its existing codebase. Neon EVM-Eclipse Partnership For Cross-Chain Development Davide Menegaldo, Chief Commercial Officer (COO) of Neon EVM, expressed enthusiasm for Neon Stack and the collaboration, stating: With Neon Stack, we are paving the way for high-performance, scalable dApps infrastructure that transcends the limitations of traditional blockchain architectures and redefines computational efficiency. We are pleased to see Eclipse as the first industry partner to utilize the Neon Stack. On the other hand, Neel Somani, founder of Eclipse Labs, the company behind the development of the Layer 2 blockchain, also emphasized the importance of the partnership, saying: Our collaboration with Neon Stack enables developers to seamlessly deploy their dApps from EVM chains to Eclipse, further strengthening the harmonization between Solana and Ethereum. Solidity developers who wish to build on a high-performance L2 that leverages the strengths of the SVM can finally do so.” Interestingly, the Ethereum ecosystem hosts over 13,000 dApps, with only a small fraction, 0.4%, cross-chained with Solana. This collaboration between Neon EVM and Eclipse could also provide further opportunities for developers to build new dApps with the new integration. Related Reading: Whales Dive In, But Dogecoin Price Sinks 20%: What’s Going On? In sum, it is believed that developers will be able to build advanced dApps that leverage the features of Ethereum and Solana, along with their respective native ecosystems and virtual machines, by leveraging the design of the NEON Stack and Eclipse. As of the current update, the native token of NEON EVM, NEON, is trading at $1.0135. It has shown a 2.6% recovery over the past 24 hours, aligning with the overall positive movement in the cryptocurrency market. However, during the past 7 days, the token has witnessed a price decline, experiencing a nearly 8% drop. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
In a post on X, Vibhu Norby, the CEO of the Solana-based company Drip Haus, has painted a detailed picture of Solana’s recent journey through scalability challenges and significant user growth. His analysis sheds light on both the obstacles and the advancements within the ecosystem. Why Solana Is In The Best State Ever Norby begins […]
Despite the current market downtrend, crypto traders are still finding ways to make life-changing gains. This is the case of some Solana meme coin traders who recently turned $6,400 into $8 million in 24 hours. How These Solana Meme Coin Traders Turned $6,400 Into $8 Million On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain revealed in an X (formerly […]
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Solana and Bitcoin trader activity surge, while Magic Eden trading volume rises on Ethereum, despite the lack of traders.
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Restaking has taken hold of the Ethereum ecosystem. With Jito and a handful of other companies building for Solana, can the trend spread?
The crypto market started the new month of May in red, with Bitcoin’s price plunging to a two-month low of under $56,500. This decline extends the downtrend from April, marking Bitcoin’smost challengingt month since the November 2022 crash triggered by the collapse of the FTX exchange. Red market According to CryptoSlate’s data, Bitcoin’s price sank […]
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WIF meme coin's price soared past $41 on Bybit, becoming the sixth largest crypto by market cap, despite a broader downturn in meme coins.
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Modular blockchains might lead to a poor user experience, but — unlike Solana — they remain functional even during periods of high demand.
Polkadot-related Peaq, a layer-1 blockchain network tailored for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) and Real-World Assets (RWAs), saw adoption from two major DePIN projects, MapMetrics and Natix Network, last week. MapMetrics migration On April 25, Web3 drive-to-earn platform MapMetrics revealed that it was migrating from the Solana blockchain to Peaq to enjoy the several features accessible […]
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Venture capital firm Pantera Capital successfully acquired an undisclosed amount of discounted Solana tokens in a recent auction orchestrated by the bankrupt FTX exchange managers. While specific details of the auction are not fully disclosed, Pantera Capital, alongside industry stalwarts like Galaxy Digital, had previously made significant investments in SOL tokens, totaling around $1.9 billion […]
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Recent data from Santiment, a prominent market intelligence firm, indicate that the altcoins may enter a “prime buying” phase. According to Santiment, more than 85% of the altcoins they track are currently positioned in what is historically considered a “buying opportunity zone.” Sentiment And Technical Indicators Favor Altcoins This assessment is based on the Market […]
Solana attempted a recovery wave above the $140 level. SOL price is now struggling to clear the $160 and $170 resistance levels. SOL price recovered higher and tested the $160 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $160 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $146 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another decline if it stays below $160 and $170 for a long time. Solana Price Faces Resistance Solana price started a major decline below the $170 and $160 support levels. SOL tested the $115 zone and recently started an upside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a decent increase above the $130 and $140 levels. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $205 swing high to the $115 low. It even spiked above the $155 zone and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). However, the bears are active near the $160 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $205 swing high to the $115 low. The price struggled and corrected gains. Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com Solana is now trading below $160 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $146 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair. Immediate resistance is near the $155 level. The next major resistance is near the $160 level. A successful close above the $160 resistance could set the pace for another major increase. The next key resistance is near $170. Any more gains might send the price toward the $188 level. Another Decline in SOL? If SOL fails to rally above the $160 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $145 level and the trend line. The first major support is near the $132 level, below which the price could test $120. If there is a close below the $120 support, the price could decline toward the $100 support in the near term. Technical Indicators 4-Hours MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. 4-Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $146, and $132. Major Resistance Levels – $155, $160, and $170.
Brazil's Nubank now offers Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana withdrawals, enhancing its digital banking services and crypto accessibility.
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Two Solana-based memecoins, Bonk (BONK) and Dogwifhat (WIF), have registered substantial gains over the past 24 hours. BONK recorded a 35% increase, while WIF climbed by 19%, positioning them among the top three gainers in the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap today. Only Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) surpassed them, with a notable 44% rise during the same period. Resolution Of Solana’s Congestion Issues Spurs Memecoins The significant uptick in these Solana memecoins is closely linked to the recent improvements in the Solana network’s performance. A tweet from SolanaFloor earlier today indicated, “BREAKING: Solana’s congestion issues have been completely resolved, with block production back to normal. Transactions confirming in under 2 seconds.” This announcement marks a pivotal moment for the network which had been plagued by congestion issues. Source A: https://t.co/2TVnbaPNlHSource B: https://t.co/GfHxy8dC1B — SolanaFloor | Powered by Step Finance (@SolanaFloor) April 24, 2024 On April 15, Solana developers rolled out crucial updates designed to alleviate these problems, urging validators to adopt version v1.17.31. This version introduces changes in the treatment of validators based on their stakes. Further enhancements are anticipated with the release of version v1.18 next month, which will include a new scheduler, albeit disabled by default. Related Reading: Solana Meme Coin Massacre: 12 Projects Gone In 30 Days, $27 Million Vanished Andrew Kang, founder of Mechanism Capital, remarked a few days before the fix, “Let’s also not forget that the Solana congestion issues have weighed down SOL and Solana-based memecoins significantly. It’s not a question of if but when the network is significantly improved. That’s your springboard.” Kang’s comments now seem prophetic as the resolution of network issues has indeed acted as a springboard for memecoin valuations. Specifics On Rally Of Dogwifhat (WIF) And BONK The price of WIF soared to a 24-hour high of $3.43 on April 24, buoyed by an impressive 96% increase in trading volume. This influx was fueled by notable acquisitions from whales like Ansem, who capitalized on the positive market sentiments. Related Reading: Solana Price Jumps 7% On Bitcoin And Ethereum ETF Approvals, Network Congestion Update The breakout above the resistance level at $3.18, after a week of sideways trading between $1.97 and $3.18, was a significant trigger. WIF formed a two-week-long ascending triangle, a bullish chart pattern that indicated a continuation of the previous upward trend. The breakout was widely discussed in the crypto community, with trader Bluntz Capital confirming the pattern’s resolution and sparking further bullish sentiment. 2 week long ascending triangle forming here on $WIF, i think the breakout is imminent pic.twitter.com/S0OZWBsq6u — Bluntz (@Bluntz_Capital) April 24, 2024 BONK is registering a dramatic 35% rise, with a remarkable 304% increase in trading volume. The price action successfully breached the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement level at $0.000020727, and continued its upward trajectory to the 0.5 Fibonacci level, signaling strong buying interest and bullish momentum. This rally probably gained additional support from the recent listing of BONK by the global neobank Revolut, which was announced on April 22. This inclusion in Revolut’s trading platform, which features over 150 digital currencies, provided significant exposure and legitimacy, further enhancing investor interest and market activity around BONK. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
The Wild West of cryptocurrency just got a little wilder. Solana, the blockchain known for its lightning-fast transactions, recently became a breeding ground for a peculiar phenomenon: the meme coin frenzy. While these dog-themed, cat-inspired, or just plain nonsensical tokens promised moon landings, many investors landed face-first in a crater of lost cash. Related Reading: Bitcoin Miners Strike Gold: $107 Million Profit From Runes-Fueled Minting Spree Solana Stampede: A Frenzy Of Frivolous Finance Fueled by social media hype and the fear of missing out (FOMO), a stampede of investors poured money into meme coin presales. A project with a name like “I Like This Coin” (LIKE) sprouted like weeds, promising outlandish returns. The “I Like This Coin” story, however, turned out to be a classic case of “buyer beware.” Despite an initial market cap of a staggering $577 million, the token’s value plummeted by a disastrous 90% within a mere eight hours of launch. The party didn’t stop there. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered a particularly galling trend: a dozen meme coin projects vanished into thin air after their presales, taking a combined $26.7 million from investors with them. Only 1 month has passed and 12 of the Solana presale meme coins have been completely abandoned after raising >180,650 SOL ($26.7M). Would avoid any future projects launched by these founders. https://t.co/J0zFldRIa6 pic.twitter.com/K610MAEPMn — ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 21, 2024 Solana Slowdown: When Meme Mania Clogs The Network The meme coin craze wasn’t without collateral damage. The massive influx of transactions clogged the Solana network, leading to transaction failures and frustrating delays. This highlighted a fundamental issue with meme coins: they often lack real-world applications and contribute little to the underlying blockchain’s development. Solana’s founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, wasn’t shy about expressing his skepticism. He questioned the very concept of meme coin presales, suggesting they were better suited for projects with strong tech foundations. Yakovenko’s comments resonated with many who saw the meme coin frenzy as a speculative bubble fueled by empty promises and social media hype. Solana is currently trading at $155.69. Chart: TradingView Meme Coin Meltdown: A Cautionary Tale For Crypto Curious Investors The rise and fall of Solana’s meme coins serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with investing in unregulated, highly speculative assets. While the allure of quick riches might be tempting, the potential for scams and rug pulls (where developers abandon a project after raising funds) is significant. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Bloodbath Over? Analysts Say $60,000 Is The Cycle’s Bottom The fallout from the meme coin frenzy could have lasting repercussions. Regulatory bodies might take a closer look at this corner of the crypto world, potentially leading to stricter measures to protect investors. For those interested in exploring the exciting world of cryptocurrency, the lesson is clear: conduct thorough research, prioritize projects with real-world use cases, and always remember what the sages mean when they say if it sounds too good to be true… Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
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FTX creditors have been urged to participate in the defunct exchange’s bankruptcy estate’s planned auction of its remaining Solana token holdings. On April 20, Figure CEO Mike Cagney revealed that the next round of FTX’s locked Solana token sales would be via auction, compared to previous ones sold directly to venture capital firms like Galaxy […]
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The estate of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is preparing for another significant disposition of assets, this time involving locked Solana (SOL) tokens. Unlike prior transactions, this batch of Solana tokens will be sold through an auction process, a departure from the fixed-price sales previously conducted. According to Mike Cagney, CEO of Figure Markets, a […]
Bitcoin price descends to new lows, dragging altcoins down with it just days before the long-awaited BTC supply halving.
Austin Federa, the head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, addresses concerns around the latest network outages in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview.
Solana's DePIN io.net discloses IO tokenomics with a 20-year inflation plan and token burn mechanism to regulate its digital economy.
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Hardhat Chad clarified that he isn’t looking for funds from the foundation; his goal for Ore is to establish a currency, not develop testnet tools.
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