The staking of ETF holdings will be made through SOL Strategies' Orangefin validator that it acquired last December.
An analyst has pointed out how a sort of supply “air gap” exists for Solana below $144, with no major on-chain support levels until much lower. Solana URPD Reveals Supply Chasm Below $144 In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how Solana support is looking from an on-chain lens. In on-chain analysis, the potential of any price level to act as support or resistance lies in the amount of coins that investors last purchased at it. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crashes To $98,000 As HODLer Selling Accelerates The reasoning behind this is that holders look at their cost basis as a special level and are sensitive to retests of it. The more holders that have their cost basis at a particular level, the larger the reaction from a retest could theoretically be. As for what the nature of this reaction is likely to be, it comes down to the direction of the retest, as well as the mood in the market. When the retest occurs from above, holders might decide to accumulate more, thinking that the decline is a temporary dip and they would return in profit again. Retests of major supply levels from above can, for this reason, provide support to the cryptocurrency. Similarly, retests in the opposite direction may be met with resistance, as holders panic exit at their break-even level, fearing going underwater again. To showcase how the supply cost basis distribution on the Solana network is like right now, Martinez has shared the data of the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) from Glassnode. As is visible in the above graph, the largest Solana supply zones on this indicator are all located above $144. Below this level, the cryptocurrency has relatively thin clusters. “There’s barely any meaningful demand until $24,” noted the analyst. SOL has already started slipping under the last major support level of $144, so it only remains to be seen how the cryptocurrency will develop in the near future, considering the lack of any meaningful on-chain support cushions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment Most Fearful Since March: Is A Bottom Near? In a separate X post, Martinez has also shared the URPD data for Bitcoin. Unlike Solana, the number one cryptocurrency’s supply distribution is more even, meaning the asset has levels to rely on below the current range. In particular, $82,000 and $67,000 are two levels below $95,000 that hold the cost basis of a significant amount of supply, and thus, could potentially be support barriers on the way down. SOL Price Solana dropped to $135 during its latest plunge, but the coin has since recovered back to $141. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com
Solana is evolving faster than most market participants realize, and it has been celebrated for its blistering speed and low transaction costs. The BIT narrative movement within the SOL ecosystem is quietly driving a core evolution of the platform, cementing the network’s position as a leading blockchain. How BIT Is Reshaping The Solana Infrastructure BIT is quietly becoming one of Solana’s most underrated narratives right now. An analyst known as CryptoDoc has revealed on X that Bitdealernet is building an asset-backed meme launchpad, where every token launch on their platform is tied to real iGaming products with millions of active players. Related Reading: Solana DEX Volume Hits $5B as Best Wallet Token Surpasses $16.9M The project has integrated directly with major Solana Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms, including Meteora and Jupiter, which gives the token instant access to SOL’s premier DeFi tools. Additionally, it has established direct connections with popular trading platforms, including Axiom, Bonkbot, Photon, and BullX; an integration that provides liquidity, reach, and utility from day one. This project leverages over 4 million users across its gaming ecosystem this year alone. With the corporation of KOL rev share mechanics, which creates powerful incentives that align with the entire ecosystem to be deflationary by design. These features are why this looks like the next evolution of meme economics. According to cryptoDoc, this is not just another meme, but it’s a meme with a business behind it, and BIT is setting the new standard for sustainable meme tokens. Strategic Deployment Of The Bitdealer App Chain An X analyst, BCBlueSkyVC, has also mentioned that Bitdealer may still be in its early stages, but the vision it is building toward is undeniably massive. While Bitdealernet is currently laying its foundational pieces, the roadmap reveals a bold, structured direction with important steps. Related Reading: Western Union Reveals Plans For USDPT Stablecoin On Solana, Set To Debut In 2026 The rollout of the Bitdealer App Chain is creating its own dedicated infrastructure for the ecosystem and expanding the iGaming catalog to diversify the iGaming experience. This launching of NFT-based Player Profiles innovation transforms user identity into valuable digital assets, increasing transparency in token management and strengthening community trust. If executed with precision, Bitdealer could evolve into a segment-defining platform where meme culture meets iGaming utility and DeFi incentives to create a unified Web3 experience. The project’s vision is bold, and its direction is clear, which will make crypto a fun and transparent space to be in that truly rewards real users, not just speculators. Bitdealer is not simply building another launchpad, but it’s creating a cultural-financial hub on Solana, where digital culture, gaming, and decentralized finance resonate in oneness to reward real users. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com
A crypto analyst who famously forecasted the dramatic Bitcoin (BTC) crash to $20,000 in 2021 has caught the attention of investors and traders with a new warning about Solana (SOL). In a technical analysis, he identifies a critical resistance zone that he believes must be reclaimed soon. Without recovery, he warns that the SOL price could break down toward a much lower level, deepening the cryptocurrency’s already persistent downtrend. Bitcoin Crash Caller Issues New Solana Alert After projecting BTC’s collapse four years ago, crypto market expert DonAlt is highlighting new risks in Solana. In one of his latest analyses, DonAlt shared a detailed look at Solana’s price structure, including a chart that highlights a major red resistance zone between $190 and $215. Related Reading: Ripple Exec Reveals Why The Bitcoin Price Is So High Now According to him, this is the range level Solana must recover to avoid a deeper correction. The analyst explained that his stance on Solana has been bearish for some time, and the recent rejection from this key resistance area has only reinforced that outlook. The SOL price chart shows several failed attempts to close above the red box, suggesting that sellers may still be controlling the trend despite recent accumulation. The upper range line around $250 has acted as an unyielding ceiling for months now, and DonAlt has indicated that as long as Solana trades significantly below it, the market should be considered structurally weak. Currently, the altcoin’s price has slipped toward mid-range levels, and the weekly timeframe is starting to exhibit early signs of a bearish breakdown. In a previous report, DonAlt presented the same chart structure, emphasizing that Solana’s price action remains “awful” unless buyers step in within two days to rescue the weekly close. If they fail to do so, he expects the cryptocurrency’s price to fall back toward the range support at $126. At the time of writing, Solana is trading around $141, meaning a decline to $126 would represent a more than 10% drop in value. Notably, the bearish pressure is visible on the chart candles, which continue to weaken each time Solana approaches the red resistance zone. The trend reflects a diminishing strength and a steady decline in momentum, further augmented by the broader crypto downtrend and rising volatility. SOL HTF Chart Signals Severe Breakdown Risk DonAlt has also displayed a High-Time Frame (HTF) chart that he considers one of the most bearish he has seen in recent months. The chart shows a clean rejection from the upper boundary near $208, underscoring the weakness developing in higher timeframes. Related Reading: XRP Set To Lead The Next Bull Rally: Crypto Research Firm Blows The Lid Open While many traders assume that bearish setups fail when they become too obvious, DonAlt suggests that the current situation with Solana is opposite. He points out that almost no one is panicking or even discussing the potential risks, which is even more unusual, indicating that this silence may be masking real vulnerability. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana started a fresh decline below the $150 zone. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $150 and might decline further below $142. SOL price started a fresh decline below $155 and $150 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $150 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $148 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $142 or $140. Solana Price Dips Again Solana price failed to remain stable above $162 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $155 and $150 support levels. The price gained bearish momentum below $150. A low was formed at $141, and the price is now consolidating losses. The price recovered a few points but remained below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $172 swing high to the $141 low. Solana is now trading below $150 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $148 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $148 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The next major resistance is near the $152 level. The main resistance could be $160 and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $172 swing high to the $141 low. A successful close above the $160 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $172. Any more gains might send the price toward the $180 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $152 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $142 zone. The first major support is near the $140 level. A break below the $140 level might send the price toward the $132 support zone. If there is a close below the $132 support, the price could decline toward the $120 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 – $142 and $140. Major Resistance Levels – $148 and $152.
Major cryptocurrencies and gold and silver have been on diverging trends despite the pause in the dollar rally.
The token fell through key support despite elevated trading volume and continued institutional inflows into spot ETFs.
Solana (SOL) is once again under intense market scrutiny as a combination of fading memecoin activity, declining user engagement, and continuous token unlocks by Alameda Research puts pressure on one of crypto’s strongest 2025 performers. Related Reading: Ethereum Ready To Explode To $12,000 By January, Says Tom Lee While institutional inflows via ETFs remain robust, Solana’s ability to defend key technical levels, particularly the $140–$150 demand zone, will determine whether the asset stabilizes or slides into a deeper correction. Memecoin Cooldown Sends User Activity to One-Year Low Solana’s explosive rise in late 2024 and early 2025 was largely fueled by rapid memecoin launches and hyperactive retail speculation. But that frenzy has sharply cooled. According to Glassnode and The Block, the number of daily active addresses has dropped to 3.3 million, down from over 9 million at the start of the year, marking a 12-month low. Most of the decline comes from the disappearance of bots and short-term users who flooded the chain during its speculative peak. This slowdown has immediate consequences. Lower address activity has translated into softer fee revenue and thinner liquidity, making SOL more sensitive to market shocks. Analysts warn that until new high-utility use cases, such as payments, gaming, or real-world asset apps, attract stickier users, Solana’s engagement metrics may continue to oscillate with speculative cycles. Despite this decline, Solana’s ecosystem remains fundamentally strong. Its DeFi TVL stands at nearly $10 billion, supported by Jupiter, Jito, and Kamino, while developers continue to build stablecoin primitives, high-throughput consumer applications, and institutional-grade infrastructure, such as Firedancer. SOL's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD chart from Tradingview Alameda Unlocks Clash With Record Solana ETF Inflows Another major pressure point is the ongoing monthly SOL unlocks from the FTX/Alameda bankruptcy estate. On November 11, Alameda unstaked 193,000 SOL ($30 million), part of a vesting schedule that runs through 2028. These tokens often find their way to exchanges, creating short-term selling pressure. However, institutional demand is delivering the opposite effect. Solana has now recorded 10–11 consecutive days of ETF inflows, totaling $336 million for the week. Bitwise and Grayscale Solana ETFs collectively hold $351 million, and even traditional institutions like Rothschild Investment and PNC Financial Services have disclosed new positions. SoFi Bank’s move to enable direct SOL purchases from U.S. checking accounts has further legitimized Solana within the regulated finance sector. This tug-of-war, systematic selling vs. accelerating inflows, defines Solana’s current volatility. Technical Setup: $140 Is the Line in the Sand SOL is trading around $152–$156, having broken below key support at $156 amid rising volume. Indicators remain bearish: OBV continues trending downward, signaling persistent seller dominance. Market structure shows lower highs and lower lows since early November. Liquidity heatmaps reveal strong magnetic zones at $144 and $140, making a retest highly likely. Analysts view $140 as the crucial support area. If it fails, liquidity extends toward $120, opening the door for a deeper correction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Death Cross Is Coming: Don’t Be Fooled By The Name But a successful defense could trigger a sharp rebound toward $165–$180, especially if ETF flows remain steady and Bitcoin holds above the $98k–$100k range. Cover image from ChatGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview
Upexi's board of directors approved $50 million for an open-ended stock repurchase program, intended to boost shareholder value.
The Solana-centric company is joining a growing list of crypto treasury companies opting to buy back shares as investor appetite for DATs vane.
The trajectory illustrates how quickly trends can shift in crypto markets and underscores the importance of ecosystem diversification.
Institutional capital is circling back to Solana (SOL) as Spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) open the gates to a new wave of inflows. Solana’s resurgence has caught the attention of the broader crypto community, recording consistent daily inflows and experiencing momentum it has not seen in months. The question now remains whether this steady buildup of institutional accumulation could eventually propel SOL’s price toward the $300 mark. Solana Records 11 Days Of Consecutive ETF Inflows The Solana price is currently hovering above $156, roughly half of its ATH of just over $294 set in January 2025. Over the past few months, the altcoin has experienced significant volatility, including a 20% decline in the last month. During this period, there was little news to drive the market. However, the recent surge in SOL ETF activity could signal a potential turnaround for Solana’s price. Related Reading: Institutional Investors Are Buying XRP And Solana At An Accelerated Rate While They Dump Bitcoin According to data from SoSoValue, US Spot Solana ETFs have witnessed a cumulative total net inflow of $350.47 million in less than two weeks. This suggests that institutions have been buying Solana ETFs every single day since its launch, signaling confidence in the current volatile market. Today, the daily total net inflow of Solana ETFs reached $7.98 million, approximately $1.2 million higher than the previous day’s $6.78 million. SoSoValue’s chart shows that the highest daily inflow during the past 11 days occurred on November 3, when Solana ETFs drew an impressive $70.05 million from both Bitwise and Grayscale. Bitwise’s BSOL ETF has been the primary driver of this steady inflow, accounting for $331.74 million of the total, while Grayscale’s GSOL ETF contributed a modest $18.72 million. The data underscores that institutions are not only showing interest in these new crypto investment products but are actively establishing long-term positions in Solana exposure. Considering Bitcoin ETFs drive the cryptocurrency’s price to former ATHs in 2024, Solana could see a similar response if ETF inflows remain strong and the broader market sentiment stays positive. While it remains unclear whether the cryptocurrency can reach $300, the steady accumulation from institutions provides a constructive foundation for future price appreciation. Grayscale Expands Trading Access With Solana ETF New reports reveal that Grayscale has added another layer of optimism to the SOL news by announcing that options trading for its Solana Trust ETF is not yet live. This provides investors with additional opportunities to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency, manage risk, and trade around Solana’s price movements. Related Reading: Solana To Dethrone Bitcoin And Ethereum? Here’s How The First SOL ETFs Are Faring Grayscale has announced that the Solana Trust will offer 100% staking, zero fees, and an average staking rewards rate exceeding 7%, making it an attractive option for investors seeking both exposure and yield. As Grayscale’s new moves strengthen Solana’s presence in the digital asset landscape, the introduction of options trading could also improve liquidity for the cryptocurrency. Featured image from Pixel Plex, chart from Tradingview.com
The move follows fellow Solana treasury firm Forward Industries making its stock available onchain.
Hopes for a December interest rate cut have dwindled due to growing internal conflict among Federal Reserve officials over the decision.
Members will be able to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, and SOL, following a phased rollout.
SOL breaks below key $165 level amid selling pressure while broader crypto markets show mixed signals during elevated volume session.
The two Solana funds have accumulated $342.48 million in net inflows over the 10 days since their launch last month.
Solana started a decent upward move above the $165 zone. SOL price is now consolidating and faces hurdles near the $172 zone. SOL price started a decent upward move above $162 and $165 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $165 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a rising channel forming with resistance at $175 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $172 and $175. Solana Price Eyes Upside Break Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave above $155, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $162 pivot level. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. However, the bears are now active near the $172 resistance zone. There is also a rising channel forming with resistance at $175 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading above $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $172 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. The next major resistance is near the $175 level. The main resistance could be $188. A successful close above the $188 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $202. Any more gains might send the price toward the $220 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $172 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $165 zone. The first major support is near the $162 level. A break below the $162 level might send the price toward the $155 support zone. If there is a close below the $155 support, the price could decline toward the $150 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 – $165 and $162. Major Resistance Levels – $172 and $175.
The negative sentiment was driven by post-liquidity cascade volatility and uncertainty over a U.S. rate cut, James Butterfill said.
Solana started a recovery wave above the $162 pivot zone. SOL price is now consolidating and faces hurdles near the $172 zone. SOL price started a decent upward move above $160 and $162 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a contracting triangle with resistance at $162 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $168 and $172. Solana Price Starts Recovery Solana price extended losses below $150 before the bulls appeared, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL tested the $145 zone and recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $155 and $162 resistance levels. Besides, there was a break above a contracting triangle with resistance at $162 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The pair even spiked above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. Solana is now trading above $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $168 level. The next major resistance is near the $172 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. The main resistance could be $178. A successful close above the $178 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $185. Any more gains might send the price toward the $196 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $172 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $162 zone. The first major support is near the $160 level. A break below the $160 level might send the price toward the $155 support zone. If there is a close below the $155 support, the price could decline toward the $150 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 – $155 and $150. Major Resistance Levels – $168 and $172.
Bitcoin has rebounded above $103,000, lifting altcoins.
Following the crypto market crash on October 10, a bearish sentiment has dominated, with on-chain data indicating a continued decline in digital asset prices. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, is nearing one of its worst weekly performances of the year, having recorded a 6% drop over the past seven days. The leading cryptocurrency has fallen below the critical $100,000 mark for four consecutive days. If this downward trend persists and is confirmed in the coming days, it could exacerbate selling pressure and further instill fear in the market, potentially leading to broader price declines. Short-Term Weakness Likely To Persist Taking a broader view, the market presents a mixed picture. Solana (SOL) has decreased by 20% year-to-date, while Chainlink (LINK) has suffered a 33% drop. Although Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum (ETH) have seen some gains this year, they have not outperformed the stock market, which has risen by 14% during the same period. Related Reading: Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Money Laundering Interestingly, October also recorded the highest weekly inflow into global crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with $5.9 billion entering in the first week alone, primarily driven by Bitcoin and significant allocations to Ethereum. However, this has failed to result in new recoveries for these assets. Recent announcements from the Federal Reserve (Fed) indicate that it will cease quantitative tightening (QT) on December 1, accompanied by an interest rate cut. This change is expected to inject more liquidity into the crypto financial system. However, analysts at The Motley Fool caution that while increased liquidity does not guarantee higher cryptocurrency prices, the cessation of QT removes a persistent headwind. They argue that although the environment in October felt bleak, the policy outlook suggests a more favorable climate moving forward. This makes it hard to predict a deep bear market in crypto at this juncture, although short-term weakness is likely to persist for some time. Crypto Market Struggles For Stability While the recent selloff has affected the entire market, the most significant losses have been among altcoins. Augustine Fan, a partner at SignalPlus, noted that aside from Bitcoin and Ethereum, the broader crypto market has been struggling for months, with minimal new investments flowing into alt-tokens or decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. He highlighted that, without new catalysts and amid ongoing concerns regarding security and regulation, mainstream participation in the market is likely to remain subdued. Related Reading: XRP Price Correction Is Far From Over: Bearish Divergence Signals Potential Revisit To $2.05 Jeff Mei, the chief operating officer of crypto exchange BTSE, attributed the latest dip in digital assets partly to worries that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are overvalued. He warned that if a selloff occurs in artificial intelligence and tech stocks, Bitcoin could potentially fall below the $100,000 threshold, with altcoins likely to experience even steeper declines. When writing, Bitcoin managed to recover above the $103,000 mark. Yet, the leading crypto is still 18% below all-time high levels of $126,000 reached just days before the infamous market crash on October 10. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
US Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs finally broke their six-day losing streak on November 6, posting their first day of net inflows after nearly a week of continuous capital outflows. Data from SoSoValue shows that Bitcoin ETFs drew $240.03 million in new investments over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum ETFs gained $12.51 million. Solana ETFs, meanwhile, continued to show remarkable consistency, bringing in $29.22 million in daily inflows. That figure extended Solana’s winning streak to eight consecutive days of positive capital movement, even as other major digital-asset ETFs struggled to maintain momentum. A Strong Debut For Solana ETFs Data shows that Solana ETFs launched with around $70 million on the first day and went on to accumulate roughly $531 million in net assets within the first week. Related Reading: Institutional Investors Are Buying XRP And Solana At An Accelerated Rate While They Dump Bitcoin Although this is smaller compared to the $1.5 billion Bitcoin ETFs recorded in their first week and the $1.17 billion seen by Ethereum ETFs, it is still a remarkable figure for a newcomer that entered the market during a period of volatility and cautious sentiment. Despite choppy trading conditions, Solana’s ETFs managed to attract consistent daily inflows between $37 million and $70 million through most of the week before a moderate slowdown to around $9.7 million on the seventh day. Capital Flows Shifting With Bitcoin And Ethereum Struggles The steady inflows into Solana ETFs are notable, particularly because they are happening during a difficult stretch for the broader crypto market, one that has placed Bitcoin under pressure of losing the $100,000 psychological level. Related Reading: XRP And Solana Set New $3 Billion All-Time High As Interest Explodes Data from SoSoValue reveals that Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a six-day run of outflows between October 29 and November 4, totaling around $2 billion in withdrawals. The single largest daily outflow occurred on November 4, when $577.74 million exited the funds. Spot Ethereum ETFs also faced a similar pattern, losing approximately $837.66 million over the same period. The split between Solana’s rising inflows and the sustained outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum shows a subtle but important modification in investor sentiment. Although, it is important to note that both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs witnessed positive flows in the past trading day, and bullish investors can only hope it continues to stay this way. Even so, Solana ETFs are in their early stages and still have a considerable distance to cover before matching the size and liquidity of Bitcoin and Ethereum’s products. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $101,482, down 1.6% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum is trading at $3,336, a 1.2% decline over the same period. Solana ETF inflows are yet to reflect in the cryptocurrency’s price, as it is down by 1.4% and 15.3% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively, and is trading at $157. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
For years, the assumption inside crypto and across traditional finance was simple: when institutional adoption finally matured, Ethereum would be the chain Wall Street chose. This is unsurprising, considering the network is the largest smart-contract network, the default environment for developers, and the ecosystem that has shaped today’s idea of programmable finance. However, as institutional […]
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Solana started a fresh decline below the $165 pivot zone. SOL price is now attempting to recover and faces hurdles near the $165 zone. SOL price started a fresh decline below $162 and $160 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $159 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $160 and $162. Solana Price Faces Hurdles Solana price extended losses below $150 before the bulls appeared, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL tested the $145 zone and recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $150 and $155 resistance levels. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. However, the bears remained active near the $162-$165 resistance zone. Besides, there is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $159 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $160 level and the trend line. The next major resistance is near the $162 level. The main resistance could be $165. A successful close above the $165 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $172 and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $180 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $160 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $150 zone. The first major support is near the $145 level. A break below the $145 level might send the price toward the $138 support zone. If there is a close below the $138 support, the price could decline toward the $130 zone 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 – $150 and $145. Major Resistance Levels – $160 and $165.
The seed round was led by Castle Island Ventures, with participation from Inflection, Placeholder, Seed Club Ventures, and 1kx.
Though Ethereum is still the preferred platform among institutions for asset tokenization, DeFi apps and stablecoin creation, it faces threats that will erode its edge if it doesn't move to meet the market, argues Axelar co-founder and CEO Sergey Gorbunov.
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Despite a slight recovery in cryptocurrency prices on Wednesday, experts remain divided on the future direction of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). The market is at a crossroads, with some analysts anticipating a deeper correction, while others see the potential for a renewed recovery. iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Hits 52-Week Low According to a report from Barron’s, all three cryptocurrencies have attracted attention from major exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers and President Trump’s administration, spurring hopes that increased institutional adoption could help stabilize volatility. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Falls Under $100,000: Elliott Wave Analysis Forecasts Decline To $70,000 The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is currently trading more than 20% below its recent 52-week high, which was reached less than a month ago. This peak coincided with the formation of a bearish evening star pattern, and the ETF experienced a notable decline of 3% on October 7. The drop below the $70 mark has added to the bearish sentiment, with the ETF declining in three of the last four weeks, closing within the lower half of its trading range. This week alone has seen an 8% drop, and the ETF recently undercut its 200-day simple moving average, marking a steep 5.5% decline—the largest single-day drop since April 7. For investors to regain confidence, analysts assert that it is crucial for the ETF to hold near current levels and reclaim the 21-day exponential moving average (EMA), a key indicator of bullish momentum. Historically, recoveries have taken about six sessions, as seen back in April. Ethereum ETF Faces 17% Weekly Decline Ethereum, represented through the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, has experienced a more pronounced decline, now down 34% from its annual peak and showing a negative year-to-date performance of 5%. This week alone, the ETF has dropped 17%, roughly double the decline seen in the Bitcoin Trust ETF. However, the sharp pullback follows a significant increase of over 220% from early April to late August, making the current retreat appear both prudent and necessary. Notably, the fund has not yet pierced its 200-day simple moving average, having touched it recently while retesting a breakout above a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern. The behavior of the ETF around this critical moving average in the coming week will be crucial; if stability can be achieved, it may present an attractive buying opportunity. After facing resistance at the $40 level on August 22, recent price action could be forming a double-bottom base, provided that the recent lows hold. Heightened Concerns For Solana Solana’s performance has been the most concerning, with its ETF plummeting 41% from its most recent 52-week high set in September. This heightened volatility may reflect the asset’s relative newness, as it began trading only in April. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Needs To Reclaim This Key Level To Prevent Drop To $1,700 The Solana ETF peaked on September 18 and has since formed a bearish island reversal pattern. Over the past seven weeks, it has fallen in five of those, with three weeks recording double-digit declines. This week alone, the ETF has dropped another 19% through just two trading sessions. On the daily chart, a break below the bearish head-and-shoulders pivot at $19 raises concerns of a potential measured move down to $12. Ultimately, the report suggests that a potential recovery for the trio would imply further inflows into these exchange-traded funds. This would also indicate a new wave of bullish sentiment returning to the market. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $104,190, marking a 3% surge over the past 24 hours. During the same time frame, ETH and SOL also recorded gains of 5% and 4%, respectively. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Solana started a fresh decline below the $162 zone. SOL price is now attempting to recover and faces hurdles near the $166 zone. SOL price started a fresh decline below $165 and $162 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $165 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $155 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $165 and $166. Solana Price Attempts Recovery Wave Solana price failed to remain stable above $175 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $170 and $165 support levels. The price gained bearish momentum below $160. A low was formed at $145, and the price recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $155 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $165 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $165 level. The next major resistance is near the $166 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $188 swing high to the $145 low. The main resistance could be $172. A successful close above the $172 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $180. Any more gains might send the price toward the $188 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $166 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $160 zone. The first major support is near the $155 level. A break below the $155 level might send the price toward the $148 support zone. If there is a close below the $148 support, the price could decline toward the $142 zone in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $155 and $148. Major Resistance Levels – $165 and $166.