Solana (SOL) struggles at $146: is a breakout or breakdown next?

By Susan Laborde - Crypto Journalist
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies are a high-risk asset class. This article does not constitute investment advice and is provided for informational purposes only. You could lose all of your capital.
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Solana (SOL) is currently trading at $146.02, showing a minor decline of 0.84%. Despite this, the coin is holding a solid 24-hour trading volume of $2.11 billion, up 41.74%. Over the past week, Solana has seen a slight pullback of 0.33%, keeping traders cautious. The asset has experienced a rally recently, but the trend appears to be consolidating, with signs of distribution emerging at higher levels.

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SOL is consolidating within a tight range, bouncing between key support and resistance zones. The $141 support has been holding strong, while $146 remains a critical resistance level. The recent behavior of Solana indicates a battle between bulls and bears, with both sides defending their territory. Institutional interest remains evident, and the decreased volatility hints at an impending price movement.

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Solana shows signs of losing bullish strength

Solana’s technical indicators point to a cooling of bullish momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dropped slightly from 60 to 55, signaling a loss of buying power. The MACD, often seen as a leading indicator, has shown a bearish crossover, signaling a potential downward trend. The coin has been struggling to break through the 100-day simple moving average at $154, which is acting as a tough ceiling.

Despite the pullback, some traders remain optimistic. One trader, Hardy, spotted a classic bull flag pattern on the 4-hour chart, a sign of potential bullish continuation. However, the overall sentiment is currently bearish, with price action being choppy. Solana will need to push past key resistance levels, including the psychological $170 mark, to regain upward momentum.

Solana’s long-term potential and $200 target

There are potential trading opportunities for price observers who are watching Solana, particularly for range-bound investors. The price is at the moment resting on top of the key $141 zone of support and is poised to bounce if and when it declines again. Yet, breaking through the price level of $146 may be better for the long side. It is best that conservative investors hold off for confirmation at the level of $148 for an unmistakable breakout.

That being said, risk management is still the name of the game. A close below $140 on a daily basis can undo the bullish expectation, and short selling is unwise unless the price falls below the level of support. For the long-term oriented, the potential rally in Solana to $200 and higher still has life, but that is still contingent on breaking through various resistance areas.

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Susan Laborde is a freelance writer & editor with 5 years of experience in crypto, tech, and statistical writing. Susan holds a bachelor’s degree in science (BSc).
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