As the cryptocurrency market experiences its typical ebb and flow, Solana (SOL) draws particular attention from analysts who anticipate significant movements in its price. Currently, Solana is trading just below $150, but recent analyses suggest a potential for a substantial increase. Related Reading: Solana’s Tough Climb: SOL Price Struggles to Find Solid Ground Solana Eyes Major Surge As Key Technical Patterns Emerges According to well-known crypto analyst Ali, Solana would surge higher by 53%, with Ali pointing to an ascending triangle pattern that could be a sign of a coming bull rally. This pattern is usually bullish, indicating that Solana could see significant gains if it can keep its momentum going and break above this upper resistance level. On Solana’s chart, Ali recommends watching $143 support and $178 resistance in the short term. Such levels are important in defining the short-term direction of the asset in the market. #Solana is set for a major 53% price move! Keep an eye on the $143 support and $178 resistance levels to gauge the direction of the $SOL trend. pic.twitter.com/SB9tJ6D02u — Ali (@ali_charts) June 12, 2024 The support could turn resistance and vice versa. If the price holds from the support or breaks past the resistance, this would trigger the anticipated bullish price action. Ali said such a breakout from those technical levels could spur more than 50% higher in Solana’s market value, aligning with how other assets have behaved with similar patterns seen previously. Currently trading just above $146, Solana has experienced a 7.6% drop, adding to a nearly 20% loss from the previous week. A prominent crypto analyst commented on this trend, suggesting that Solana will likely continue experiencing fluctuations between $185 and $120, indicating a prolonged consolidation phase. This stabilization is viewed as a natural correction following its recent significant rally. The analyst remains optimistic about the future, “expecting bigger things later.” $SOL: I think SOL is just going to keep chopping around personally between $185 and $120. It’s a big range overall but I think we just continue to see a prolonged period of consolidation. It’s healthy to see this after that huge run to be honest, expecting bigger things later pic.twitter.com/aGNtVnBgDP — Altcoin Sherpa (@AltcoinSherpa) June 12, 2024 Network Activity Fuels Optimism The optimism for Solana’s price increase is not solely based on technical analyses. NewsBTC has recently cited on-chain data from IntoTheBlock, which shows that daily active addresses on Solana increased by about 1.1 million on the 11th of June. This type of high level of network activity usually foreshadows price increases since it suggests an increased use case and actual adoption by users. The cultural impact on Solana’s market position is also noteworthy. So far, not only investors have eyed the network, but also celebs – Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, Caitlyn Jenner, and Andrew Tate have all hit the platform, among others. Related Reading: Solana Searching For Direction: Will SOL Break Free Or Fall Flat? This celebrity endorsement can help increase the curiosity and hype concerning SOL, which in turn will more likely increase the number of users and more likely investors who will adopt Solana. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Amidst a wave of bullish sentiment sweeping across Solana and the cryptocurrency market, well-known cryptocurrency analyst and trader Crypto Jelle has offered insights on the price action of SOL, issuing a warning for SOL that there will likely be a substantial decline that might bring the price of the digital asset back to $140. Crypto […]
Certain on-chain indicators paint a bullish picture for Solana (SOL), suggesting this may be an excellent time to purchase the crypto token. This aligns with Solana’s price movement on the chart, with technical analysts predicting that an upward trend might be on the horizon. Solana Enjoying Greater Adoption Data from the market Intelligence platform IntoTheBlock shows that the number of daily addresses on the Solana network has been growing at an impressive rate. On June 11, over 1 million new addresses transacted on the Solana network. This development is significant as SOL could enjoy future price surges as more new users continue to trade on the network. Related Reading: Famous Analyst Dave The Wave Says Bitcoin Still Has Wiggle Room, Sets $300,000 Target The massive growth enjoyed by the Solana network has also translated to greater trading volume on the network, which is also bullish for the crypto token. Data from DappRadar shows that there has been a 62% increase in transaction volume on the Solana chain in the last 24 hours, with over 8.83 million transactions processed during this period. Interstingly, Solana stands tall in this metric, as no other chain has processed this many transactions during this period. Solana has also processed more transactions than every other chain in the last seven days, with over 59.55 million transactions processed within this timeframe. The growing interest in SOL has been partly thanks to the meme coin ecosystem on the network. Solana has become the go-to platform for traders looking to make massive profits from meme coins, which have so far been the best-performing crypto assets in this bull run. Solana’s reputation as the home for meme coins has even attracted celebrities like Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, Caitlyn Jenner, and Andrew Tate to the network. Bearing this in mind, it only seems like a matter of time before Solana’s price reacts positively to its network growth and ever-increasing network activity. Time To Buy SOL? Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa suggested that now might be a good time to buy Solana ahead of the meteoric price rally, which it could enjoy soon enough. The analyst said he expects “bigger things” for SOL later this year. For now, he expects Solana to keep chopping between $185 and $120 and just continue to witness a “prolonged period of consolidation.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prediction: Major Analysts Say BTC Is Headed For 6-Digit ATH This period of consolidation is usually a good time for investors to accumulate the crypto token, considering that coins typically enjoy a parabolic uptrend after consolidating for a while. Meanwhile, Altcoin Sherpa claimed that this period of consolidation is healthy for Solana, given the huge run it has already had, rising to a yearly high of $209 on March 18. As to how Solana can rise, Altcoin Sherpa previously predicted that the crypto token will rise above $500 this year.
A crypto pundit has declared that Dogecoin (DOGE) and Solana (SOL) have reached their “make it or break it levels.” This assessment is set to generate a wave of optimism as DOGE and SOL could be getting ready for a rebound soon. Dogecoin And Solana At Make It Or Break It Point A Crypto analyst […]
Ahmad Shadid stepped down as CEO of the Solana-based DePIN Protocol io.net on Sunday. The decision came two days before the launch of io.net’s token, IO. As a result, the crypto community was skeptical of the decision and the former CEO’s past. Related Reading: If Ethereum Fails, Blame The ‘ETH Elite’, Not Solana: Industry Leader […]
Despite the relative tepid movement in the crypto market since Bitcoin hit a new all-time high (ATH) in March, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have continued to top traditional assets, including Gold. This was highlighted in a recent report that showed how crypto assets have provided the best returns for a while now. Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Outperform Traditional Assets Raoul Pal, Co-Founder of Exponential Age Asset Management (EXPAAM), shared the crypto investment firm’s latest monthly update, showing annualized returns on all major assets. Related Reading: Dogecoin Social Sentiment Turns Bearish And Drops To March Levels, What This Means For Price Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have topped traditional assets with annualized returns of 141%, 152%, and 224%, respectively. For context, NDX, the best major traditional asset, boasts an annualized return of 17%. Thanks to this, these crypto assets have been the best-performing assets in 11 of the last 14 years. These digital assets also look on course to outperform traditional assets again this year, as they boast higher year-to-date (YTD) gains. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana currently have YTD gains of over 67%, 66% and 70%, respectively. On the other hand, Gold, the best-performing non-crypto asset this year, has a YTD gain of 13%. The NDX boasts a YTD gain of 10%, while the SPY has recorded a YTD gain of 11%. Interestingly, while the volatility of crypto assets has been criticized at times, this has largely contributed to why they have continued outperforming traditional assets. The Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, Jurrien Timmer, previously highlighted how Bitcoin has continued to record the best risk-reward since 2020. He also alluded to Bitcoin’s high volatility, stating that Bitcoin’s huge drawdowns have also come with large gains. The same can also said about crypto tokens, especially considering that a token like Solana, which dropped to as low as $10 in late 2022, is now trading above $170. More Gains Ahead For BTC, ETH, SOL Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are expected to record more YTD gains as the year progresses, given that the crypto market is currently in a bull run. Recent developments in the crypto market also paint a bullish outlook for these crypto tokens. One is the increased demand for the Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Data from Farside Investors showed that these funds recorded net inflows of $886.6 million on June 4, their best day since March. Related Reading: Crypto Pundit Shares “Inevitable” Prices For Bitcoin And 5 Altcoins Meanwhile, the Spot Ethereum ETFs are expected to begin trading by July. Crypto analysts like Michael van de Poppe predict these funds could spark a significant rally for Ethereum and other altcoins. ‘Solana Summer’ also looks to be on the horizon, with the crypto token showing signs of imminent parabolic upward trend. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has broken above the $70,000 resistance level and is trading at around $71,000, up almost 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Crypto Jack has suggested that Solana-based meme coin Dogwifhat (WIF) could soon witness a catastrophic crash. He noted what needs to happen for the meme coin to avoid this significant price decline. How Dogwifhat’s Price Could Crash Significantly Crypto Jack mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Dogwifhat’s price needs to stay above $3.5 as failure to hold above that level could be “catastrophic” for the meme coin. He also advised crypto traders to exercise caution while trading the meme coin so they do not get caught unaware and shaken out from their positions. Interestingly, data from CoinMarketCap shows that Dogwifhat has experienced a price drop below $3.5 from its weekly high of $4. Crypto Jack’s analysis suggests that the meme coin’s catastrophic crash may have already begun, as it could well hit new lows on its way down. It is worth mentioning that Dogwifhat is still up over 24% in the last seven days, which suggests that this recent price decline might just be a brief correction as part of an upward trend that the meme coin is currently enjoying. However, thanks to this recent price decline, over $1.2 million in long positions have been liquidated in the last 24 hours, according to data from Coinglass. Not Yet Time To Be Bearish On Dogwifhat Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto had previously revealed his bearish expectations for Dogwifhat, claiming that the crypto token could drop to as low as $1.6. He added that he would look to short the meme coin at $3.90, as he expected it to enjoy one last push to the upside before it declined significantly. However, despite Dogwifhat already attaining this height as predicted, CrediBULL Crypto suggested in a recent X post that it wasn’t yet the right time to be bearish on Dogwifhat. He claimed that the “Hat stays on a bit longer” because he believes Solana is approaching a bounce zone, which could cause it to climb to new local highs. If that is the case, he expects WIF to continue its upward trend, making it shorting it now a wrong move. Crypto analyst and trader Ponzi Trader also suggested that Dogwifhat still has enough bullish momentum to make another run following its recent price decline. He revealed that he is betting on WIF, bouncing from its current price range. Regarding how high Dogwifhat could rally on its next leg up, crypto analyst Alex Clay predicts the bullish sentiment towards the meme coin could send its price to $6.7. Crypto analyst and trader Unipcs (Bonk Guy) is bullish on Dogwifhat and predicts that the meme coin will reach $10 while claiming it will never drop to $1 again. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Online payment company PayPal is set to integrate its PayPal USD stablecoin (PYUSD) into the Solana (SOL) blockchain, which is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for memecoin issuers. This move follows the successful launch of PYUSD on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain and its subsequent addition to PayPal’s Venmo peer-to-peer (P2P) payments service. According to Bloomberg, […]
The estate of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has completed the sale of a substantial trove of discounted Solana (SOL) tokens, amounting to $2.6 billion. The auctions spanned several weeks and attracted buyers such as Figure Markets and Pantera Capital. These transactions mark a significant development in the bankruptcy proceedings of FTX, previously operated by convicted […]
Solana started a fresh increase above the $175 resistance. SOL price is up nearly 10% and might continue to rise if it clears the $188 resistance. SOL price jumped higher and tested the $188 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $180 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $175 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could clear the $188 resistance unless it fails to stay above $175. Solana Price Starts Fresh Surge Solana price formed a support base near the $166 level and started a fresh increase. SOL followed recent Bitcoin and Ethereum surge to move into a positive zone. There was a move above the $175 and $180 resistance levels. The price even tested the $188 resistance. A high was formed at $188.00 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $166 swing low to the $188 high. Solana is now trading above $188 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $175 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Immediate resistance is near the $185 level. The next major resistance is near the $188 level. A successful close above the $188 resistance could set the pace for another major increase. The next key resistance is near $195. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. Are Dips Supported in SOL? If SOL fails to rally above the $188 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $182 level. The first major support is near the $178 level and the trend line. The 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $166 swing low to the $188 high is also at $178, below which the price could test $175. If there is a close below the $175 support, the price could decline toward the $166 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $158, and $152. Major Resistance Levels – $165, $172, and $180.
Solana started a fresh increase above the $150 resistance. SOL price is up nearly 15% and might continue to rise if it clears the $165 resistance. SOL price recovered higher and tested the $162 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $150 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $148 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could clear the $165 resistance unless it fails to stay above $158. Solana Price Starts Fresh Surge Solana price formed a support base near the $138 level and started a fresh increase. SOL outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum and moved into a positive zone above the $150 level. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $148 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. The pair even $155 resistance and spiked above $162. A new weekly high was formed at $163.76, and the price is now consolidating gains. It is holding the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $141 swing low to the $164 high. Solana is now trading above $160 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). Immediate resistance is near the $165 level. The next major resistance is near the $172 level. A successful close above the $172 resistance could set the pace for another major increase. The next key resistance is near $180. Any more gains might send the price toward the $188 level. Are Dips Supported in SOL? If SOL fails to rally above the $160 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $158 level. The first major support is near the $152 level. The 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $141 swing low to the $164 high is also at $152, below which the price could test $150. If there is a close below the $150 support, the price could decline toward the $138 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $158, and $152. Major Resistance Levels – $165, $172, and $180.
Crypto analyst Javon Marks has provided insights into the future trajectory of Solana (SOL) after it hit a 1,100% return. The analyst is known to have called the crypto token’s previous high correctly, which is one reason his latest prediction is worth keeping an eye on. Solana Could Rise To As High As $453 Marks mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that despite its recent pullback, Solana’s price may be getting ready for another price rally. He noted that a move of over 54% may already be in the pipeline and that such a price move could open up room for another run of over 93%, which would send Solana to $453. Related Reading: Cardano Ready For 15x Move, Crypto Analyst Reveals The Major Drivers Source: X Marks predicted last year that Solana would climb above $200, which it eventually did this year, peaking at a year-to-date (YTD) high of $202. Although the crypto token has dropped significantly from that price level, Marks’ recent prediction confirms that Solana’s run isn’t done yet and will still surpass its current all-time high (ATH) of $260. Solana rising to $453 looks more feasible considering that crypto analysts like Altcoin Sherpa have predicted that the crypto token could rise above $500 by year-end. Crypto analyst Hansolar also predicted that Solana could climb to $600 in this market cycle. Meanwhile, Crypto YouTuber Jake Gagain predicted that Solana will rise to $750, although he mentioned that it will likely happen in 2025. SOL Could Become The Third-Largest Crypto Token Solana’s rise to as high as $500 could lead to the crypto token becoming the third largest crypto asset by market cap, only behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. This is possible, as a rise to $500 is almost double Solana’s current ATH. Crypto analyst Chris O also previously predicted that this would likely happen as he predicted Solana and ADA would battle for the position. Meanwhile, asset manager Franklin Templeton also sounded confident in Solana’s potential to become the third-largest cryptocurrency. In a recent analysis, the asset manager highlighted the factors that could lead to this development. One is Solana’s technology, which they think will be perfect for the sectors that will drive the next wave of crypto adoption. Related Reading: US Mega Banks JP Morgan And Wells Fargo Unveil Bitcoin Exposure As BTC Drops To $60,000 Franklin Templeton also alluded to the upcoming airdrops on the Solana network, which could bring more liquidity into the ecosystem and possibly cause a surge in Solana’s price, just like when the Jito and Pyth airdrops occurred. The asset manager also noted that meme coin activity on the network isn’t slowing, which could contribute to Solana’s rise to becoming the third-largest cryptocurrency. Solana has become the foremost network for trading meme coins, which has led to an influx of new investors into the ecosystem. Therefore, a sustained network expansion will likely reflect positively on Solana’s price sooner or later. At the time of writing, Solana is trading at around $144, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. SOL price at $144 | Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image from DL News, chart from Tradingview.com
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
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 […]
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.
Solana tumbled and declined toward $110. SOL price is now correcting losses above $140 and facing hurdles near the $160 resistance zone. SOL price gained bearish momentum and declined below $150 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $160 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $160 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to recover if it clears the $150 and $160 resistance levels. Solana Price Starts Recovery Solana price started a major decline below the $180 and $160 support levels. SOL declined over 20% and even tumbled below the $150 level. Finally, the bulls appeared near $110. A low was formed at $115.04 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a decent increase above the $125 and $132 levels. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $204 swing high to the $115 low. Solana is now trading below $150 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). Immediate resistance is near the $150 level. The next major resistance is near the $160 level. Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $160 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair. The trend line is near the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $204 swing high to the $115 low. A successful close above the $160 resistance could set the pace for another major increase. The next key resistance is near $182. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. Are Dips Supported in SOL? If SOL fails to rally above the $160 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $140 level. The first major support is near the $132 level, below which the price could test $125. If there is a close below the $125 support, the price could decline toward the $115 support in the near term. Technical Indicators 4-Hours MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. 4-Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $140, and $132. Major Resistance Levels – $150, $160, and $182.
Solana continues to be on the news, this time due to some projects based on the chain having a dispute. Solana-based lending and borrowing protocol MarginFi has recently been “beefing” with Solend, another lending protocol, and SolBlaze, a liquid staking platform. Amid the drama, MarginFi’s CEO and founder stepped down after some “inappropriate” X posts […]
Amid the issues that continue to plague the network, the Solana open interest has seen a drop in the last week. This drop coincides with a decline in the cryptocurrency’s price, suggesting that investors may be getting wary of waiting for a fix to come through. Solana Open Interest Drops By $370 Million Solana saw its open interest rise steadily since the start of 2024, hitting an all-time high after an all-time high in the process. Between January and April, the Solana open interest went from around $1.22 billion to hit a new all-time high of $2.86 billion on April 1. This translates to an over 100% increase over this three-month period. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Shiba Inu Price To Rise 5000% To $0.001 – Here’s When However, since hitting this new milestone, the cryptocurrency has encountered issues which have presented in the form of a network halt. Around a week ago, Solana users noticed that the blockchain had stopped processing transactions as usual, leading to a standstill in network activities. Expectations at the time were that the network would be back up and running in a matter of hours like it usually does. However, this has proven not to be the case, as the network is going on a week of downtime, one of the longest in its history. Since the network issues began, the SOL open interest has been falling as traders take a more cautionary approach. Coinglass data shows that the open interest is currently sitting at $2.39 billion on April 19, down $370 million from its all-time high, which is a 12.9% decline in around a week. Source: Coinglass Open interest measures the total number of outstanding futures and options contracts, so it means that traders have been closing their positions during this time. SOL Network Ready To Bounce Back? Developers are still working on getting the Solana network back on track but it has not been an easy road. Even now, the network continues to battle the blackout, with developers giving a week as an estimated delivery time for the network to be back on track. CEO of Helius Labs, Bert Mumtaz, revealed in an X (formerly Twitter) post that the current issues were being caused by an implementation bug. This bug has been the reason there have been more failed transactions on the network. Mumtaz also clarified that this bug does not equal a design flaw in the fact that it is relatively easier to fix. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Reveals What To Expect For Bitcoin, Dogecoin, And XRP In 12-16 Months The CEO explained that a patch for this implementation bug would still take a while and that developers are shooting for a fix by April 15, which was a week from the post. However, he added that this date was subject to change in the case where other bugs are discovered in testing. Following Mumtaz’s post, the Solana community is waiting with bated breaths for the network to return to fill operation. In the meantime, the price of Solana and other coins in the ecosystem has taken a hit. Bears have pushed down the SOL price as low as $175. However, the expectation is that SOL will come back with a vengeance once the network is operational again. Crypto analyst Ash Crypto has said that they expect that the price of SOL will eventually rise above $400. If this is correct, then the present predicament will be a short-lived roadblock in Solana’s rise. SOL price drops to $176 amid network issues | Source: SOLUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from ByteTree, chart from Tradingview.com
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues its upward trajectory, regaining its bullish momentum after brief range-bound price action and inching closer to its all-time high (ATH) of $73,700, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher shared insights on several altcoins to watch for potential gains this week. Altcoins With Strong Potential First, Deutscher observes a robust recovery in Bitcoin following its recent dip below the $65,000 level on April 3rd. The analyst notes that Bitcoin’s structure appears positive, with $73,8000 being the critical level to watch as it represents the previous ATH and the cryptocurrency’s last resistance before further gains. According to Deutscher’s analysis, BTC’s ability to break through this level could signal further upward momentum for the market leader. Related Reading: Polygon (MATIC) In Buy Zone That Earlier Led To 112% & 87% Surges Despite recent network congestion issues, Deutscher remains optimistic about Solana’s long-term prospects, as it is the first of several altcoins on the analyst’s radar this week, promising further gains on top of its already 23% uptrend over the past month. The analyst highlights that sentiment around Solana has deteriorated slightly but emphasizes that these issues are unlikely to significantly impact the medium to long term. Next on the list, Deutscher identifies BTC’s equivalent to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Ordinals, as a strong performer within the BRC-20/BTC narrative ecosystem. With the Bitcoin halving scheduled for the last half of April just days away, Deutscher remains bullish on the ORDI token ahead of the event. While the narrative surrounding the halving remains relatively quiet, Deutscher continues to suggest that Ordinals stands out as a leader in the space. Orion And Altlayer Deutscher has expressed interest in Altlayer, an altcoin closely associated with the EigenLayer protocol, due to recent rumors surrounding the upcoming EigenLayer airdrop. According to the analyst, Altlayer’s proximity to the airdrop and its involvement in the restaking narrative contributes to its appeal. Given these anticipated developments, Deutscher sees a potential boost for the token as the market prepares for the airdrop. The token is up 14% in the last month alone and over 4% in the previous 24 hours. Similarly, Deutscher highlights ORN as the first restaking rollup on EigenLayer and emphasizes the limited opportunities to get exposure to EigenLayer before its official launch. This factor, combined with Orion’s rebranding to LUMIA, has attracted positive market sentiment, the analyst said, noting that recent weeks have demonstrated the market’s positive response to token rebrands, further increasing Orion’s potential. Dogecoin’s ‘Doge Day’ Next on the altcoin watchlist, Deutscher notes the upcoming “Doge Day” on April 20, which has historically seen increased interest and speculation surrounding the dog-themed meme coin. According to the analyst, the possibility of Elon Musk tweeting about the meme-inspired cryptocurrency has fueled expectations for potential price moves. Deutscher suggests monitoring DOGE for strength and considering it as a viable short-term trading opportunity. Related Reading: XRP Price Drops After Massive Whale Dump, Casting Doubt On $1 Target In April Finally, Deutscher points to previous instances where early altcoins airdrop participants experienced initial selling pressure, followed by potential rebounds. Wormhole’s native token, W, is facing a similar scenario as the token has fallen over 30% since trading began on April 3. Deutscher advises watching how the token reacts around the significant support level of $1. Once the initial selling pressure potentially subsides, Deutscher notes that a positive reaction can be expected, but whether the $1 support holds will be key to determining the cryptocurrency’s next moves. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
A new rug pull alert sounded on Tuesday after crypto detective ZachXBT unveiled on-chain details of an alleged hack suffered by an NFT project last month. The project’s CTO announced that a response was in the works but ultimately vanished as criticism grew. Related Reading: Trezor X Account Hacked: How Much Was Taken In The Fake Crypto Presale? Nuddies NFT, A Hack Or Rug Pull? On-chain sleuth ZachXBT revealed the alleged misuse of funds by the CTO of NFT project Nuddies NFT. In a now-deleted post, its CTO Kyle explained that the project was “derugged from its previous founder” and built differently from other NFT projects. A short investigation into how @kyledegods faked a hack and stole SOL from his project @NuddiesNFT before spending it on NFTs and lying to holders about how devastated he was about the incident. On March 3, 2024 Kyle made a post in his Discord server claiming his wallets had… pic.twitter.com/4ne6dtVyA5 — ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 2, 2024 According to the crypto detective, Kyle faked a hack that seemingly stole the project’s funds. On March 3, the alleged culprit posted on the Nuddies NFT Discord server, informing us of the hack. The post affirmed that Kyle’s Mac was hacked despite “not clicking in any malicious link.” The CTO concluded that a “zombie process” was on his computer for an undetermined period. This “mini-program” gave control of the computer to “the hacker.” Through the TeamViewer app the attacker gained access to the project and Kyle’s wallets. The post further explained that 90 SOL, approximately $17,000 at today’s price, were taken from the Nuddies NFT creator wallet. Moreover, the hacker allegedly took control of Kyle’s Discord and stole 150 SOL, worth around $28,300, from his wallets. At the time, he claimed to be “mentally destroyed” by the loss of the project’s treasury money. SOL is trading at $188.43 in the 3-day chart. Source: SOLUSDT on Tradingview.com Nonetheless, the on-chain data compiled by ZachXBT tells a different story. Per the crypto detective’s post, the CTO allegedly lied to the holders and stole the 94 SOL, worth $12,000, when the incident occurred. The post reveals that the funds were transferred during that day from the Nuddies Royalty Wallet to an exchange deposit at 8:20 UTC. The on-chain investigator claims that a destination transaction was found using time analysis. The transaction to one of Kyle’s wallets accounted for 3.42 ETH, around $11,700, at 8:21 UTC. The ETH was seemingly used to buy two NFTs: DeGods 2921 and y00t 10991. The DeGod NFT was used as the CTO’s profile picture on X until yesterday. CTO Answers The Accusations, Then Vanishes The accusations didn’t go unnoticed by the suspect, who posted on his X account that he was “preparing the answer” with a wink face emoji. After changing his profile picture, Kyle answered some users’ questions about his credibility, to which he replied that his “conscience is clear.” Now-deleted post from Nuddies' CTO Kyle. Source: X In the early hours of Wednesday, Nuddies NFT account shared a now-deleted post informing that the creator wallet was “refilled with 12k USD.” In the post, Kyle reassured that his previous claims of intending to refill the wallet were authentic. The CTO also claimed he was “waiting for his $W airdrop” to fulfill his promise instead of selling his DeAsset. Additionally, he “stepped out” of the project after giving the access keys to two community members. Recovered excerpt from the deleted Nuddies NFT post. Source: X However, the story doesn’t end there. Kyle and Nuddies NFT’s account were deleted a couple of hours after the post. The Nuddies website seems not to be working, as reported by an X user. The project’s future is unsure as one of the community members to whom Kyle gave the access keys was unaware of the situation. Juiceddd, an NFT artist, is one of the two people in charge of the project. Related Reading: Arbitrum Beats Ethereum and Solana With 119% Surge In NFT Sales, NFT Resurgence On The Horizon? The artist explained that he was responsible for redrawing the entire Nuddies collection while adding “70+ new traits.” Moreover, Juiceddd stated that he “woke up this morning to being the owner of everything.” The artist is contemplating giving his perspective on the incident as he considers that it is generally the artist who “gets fucked” in these situations. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The Solana network’s native cryptocurrency, SOL, has been on an upward surge in the past three days, climbing from around $180 to over $210. Having failed to break its previous low of $162.74, the coin, which is currently ranked 5th in the crypto market with a total supply of 441 million and a market capitalization of over $88 billion, SOL is showing no signs of stopping. Will Solana Continue To Surge Upward? At the time of writing, Solana has been up by 6.25% trading around $198 in the past 24 hours, and has broken above the previous resistance level of $195. The price is also trading above the 100-day moving average on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair. If the price continues to move upward, it might break above its major resistance level of $210 and move even higher to create a new high for the year. All these can be seen in the image below: Looking at the chart with the help of the RSI (Relative Strength Index) indicator in the image above, we can see that the RSI line is trending above the 50 level. This is an indication that the price of SOL is still in a bullish zone and could even surge further upward. A further look at the 4-hour timeframe chart with the help of the MACD indicator, we can see that the MACD is on the bullish side as the MACD line, the signal line, and the MACD histogram are all trending above the zero line. Finally, using the bull vs bear power histogram indicator, it appears buyers have taken over the market with powerful momentum and are ready to push the price even higher. We can confirm this in the image below: With the momentum that Solana is moving with, there is a possibility that it could break above its previous resistance level of $210.27. If this manages to happen we could see prices soaring higher especially with the level of demand momentum in the market Could SOL Dip? If the price of Solana fails to break above the resistance level of $210, it could start a downside correction to its initial support level of 162. If the price closes below this support level, it could decline even further and probably start a downward trend. Featured image from YouTube, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana (SOL) has experienced a notable resurgence in its bullish momentum, with a rebound of over 9% in the past 24 hours. This notable performance has outpaced the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. The latest surge in SOL’s price has allowed it to surpass its resistance level on the daily chart at $184. The remaining hurdle of $201 now stands as the final barrier to prevent further gains for the cryptocurrency. However, industry experts and crypto analysts suggest that SOL’s price action indicates a potential continuation towards its previous all-time high of $259, achieved during the market’s bullish run in November 2021. SOL Price Expected To Breakout And Target All-Time Highs One analyst, “Jelle,” highlights SOL’s successful transformation of the last significant resistance level into support, suggesting a positive outlook for the token’s future. The analyst predicts that the SOL price will continue to rise and potentially exceed $250 by the summer. Related Reading: Bitcoin is “Overheating” For The First Time Ever Before Halving Similarly, another analyst using the pseudonym Mikybull points out that SOL is currently consolidating within a symmetrical triangle pattern on a daily timeframe. According to the analyst, a breakout from this pattern is expected to trigger an “explosive” price movement, aiming to reach its previous all-time high levels at around $255. Supporting SOL’s renewed bullish momentum, CoinGecko data reveals a significant increase in trading volume, with $4,514,426,127 traded in the last 24 hours. This represents a 74.20% surge compared to the previous day, indicating a notable surge in market activity. Solana Metrics Demonstrate Growing Investor Interest According to data from Token Terminal, Solana’s key metrics further highlight the use and adoption of its blockchain among investors. Starting with market capitalization, the fully diluted market capitalization is $99.32 billion. This figure represents the total market value if all tokens were in circulation. The fully diluted market capitalization over the past 30 days has increased by 70.0%. On the other hand, the circulating market cap, which only considers the tokens currently in circulation, is valued at $77.05 billion. It has witnessed a 30-day growth of 71.3%. Examining fees generated through transactions on the Solana network, the 30-day fees amount to $51.46 million. This represents a notable surge of 220.7% within 30 days, highlighting increased network usage and demand. When annualized, the fees reach $626.15 million. Related Reading: 7 Days Of Crypto: Key Events That You Should Keep An Eye On This Week In terms of revenue, Solana has seen positive growth. The 30-day revenue is $25.73 million, reflecting a significant increase of 220.7% over the past month. When annualized, the revenue amounts to $313.08 million, showing the sustainable income generation within the Solana network. It remains to be seen if these metrics and bullish momentum will sustain SOL’s path to its current all-time highs. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Cryptocurrency traders constantly look for the next big project to yield significant profits. However, not all of their investments result in massive gains. A recent report by Lookonchain revealed that a trader lost more than $1 million within three days. Related Reading: Leading The Pack: Solana Captures Nearly 50% Of Global Crypto Attention When Buying High Doesn’t Result In Selling Higher According to the blockchain research platform Lookonchain, a crypto trader lost 6,039 SOL over the last three days after FOMO-buying a memecoin. Per the report, the trader bought Slerf (SLERF) for 4,958 SOL, worth around $1 million. The different transactions occurred when the price hovered between $0.8 and $1.4 on its launch day. A couple of hours later, the trader sold its SLERF tokens, losing 2,793 SOL after the token’s price plunged to the $0.4-$0.6 range, for a loss of $564,000. This #FOMO buyer sold all $SLERF at a loss of 6,039 $SOL($1.15M) again. Then he deposited all his $SOL to #Binance and may no longer trade #MEMEcoins.https://t.co/ubHQwYoM54 pic.twitter.com/RIJkDF103C — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 21, 2024 Seemingly, the fear of missing out made the trader buy SLERF a second time when the price neared its all-time high (ATH) of $1.30. The address bought 3 million Slerf at $1.17, spending 19,133 SOL, worth around $3.152 million. At the time, the pending question was whether the trader would profit from this second attempt or lose more money. As Lookonchain reported, the FOMO buyer sold all their SLERF tokens at a loss again, losing 6,039 SOL, worth $1.15 million. The Slerf token, which has been all over the news for its dramatic launch, saw a significant price decrease of 52.39% from the ATH registered the day after launch. At writing time, SLERF is trading at $0.6351, an 18.4% decrease in the past 24 hours. oh fuck#Slerf #Slerfthesloth #slerfsup $slerf pic.twitter.com/MZes6fVjHN — Slerf (@Slerfsol) March 22, 2024 A second trader lost 3,731 SOL, worth $775,000, just one hour after buying 790,236 SLERF at its ATH price. The trader then doubled down on its bet and bought another 650,000 SLERF. Unluckily, the token’s price plummeted after both purchases. Is The Crypto Presale Meta Hand In Hand With FOMO? To paint an even bigger picture, another crypto trader lost money yesterday after buying a different ‘presale meta’ memecoin. Although the figures are more modest than the other two cases, this trader bought SMOLE and lost 371 SOL. Later, the address spent 2,549 SOL to buy SLERF. This guy always buys high and sells low. He lost money on $SMOLE twice in just 20 minutes, with a total loss of 371 $SOL($70K). Then he spent all 2,549 $SOL($484K) to buy $SLERF.https://t.co/X4aRpNrZuC pic.twitter.com/oZlWkyKD8B — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 21, 2024 SMOLE, despite only being out for one day, has already seen massive criticism and a 17.1% price drop. At writing time, the memecoin is changing hands at $0.0001499, a 70.39% decrease from its highest price of $0.0005086. As this might suggest, FOMO seemingly drives memecoin traders’ decisions during this presale meta. The trend has seen hundreds of millions of dollars sent to memecoins, most of which report millions in losses for investors. 2024 is a #FOMO #YOLO kind of year go for it ! pic.twitter.com/AT8iMZchdQ — Crypto Damus (@AstroCryptoGuru) March 20, 2024 Despite experienced traders being able to profit from this trend, the current numbers hint at a considerable amount of traders losing massive figures while trying to catch the next memecoin to go “turbo parabolic,” even if it doesn’t have a long-term roadmap. Related Reading: Trezor X Account Hacked: How Much Was Taken In The Fake Crypto Presale? SOL is trading at $172.25 in the 1-day chart. Source: SOLUSDT on Trading.view.com Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com