2025-02-10 17:00:44 by NewsBTC

Despite market turbulence, Solana (SOL) is showing resilience by maintaining a critical support level that analysts think may serve as a launching pad for further gains. A solid pricing structure may open the door for a spike toward $387 in the upcoming months, as SOL presently trades at about $204. However, how feasible is this goal? Maintaining Key Support Levels Solana’s ability to keep vital support zones has been one of its strongest suit in recent weeks. SOL has shown positive momentum by holding steady above important levels despite general market declines. Analysts believe that if Solana can keep supporting around $200, the next upside objective might be well over $300, with $387 appearing as a possible peak. With a market value of over $98 billion right now, Solana is among the best performing assets in the last few months. Still in a strong upswing, SOL shows a nearly 3% rise in the last 24 hours. SOLUSD trading at $204 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView.comAccording to cryptocurrency researcher Ali Martinez, Solana is currently testing a significant support area at a parallel channel’s lower border. Such a support level is very important because if SOL manages to hold above it, the trend up might be consolidated even stronger, which can cause a pretty serious price pump. #Solana $SOL is testing a key support level at the lower boundary of this parallel channel. Holding above it could strengthen the uptrend, fueling an upswing to $387! pic.twitter.com/eZdpGCZkxr — Ali (@ali_charts) February 8, 2025 Solana’s Network Growth Surges Another factor that is increasing excitement in the area is the quick expansion of Solana’s network. Claiming to generate over 5 million new addresses in a single 24-hour period, studies indicate that usage is on the rise. An increase in demand for the token is a common consequence of increased on-chain activity, therefore this surge in user involvement could be a major driver of SOL’s price. Should this tendency continue, Solana may have an advantage over rivals, therefore enhancing its long-term optimistic case. Some analysts, nevertheless, are dubious about the viability of such explosive development and advise investors to confirm on-chain facts before making decisions. Solana market cap today. Source: CoinMarketCapCan Solana Realistically Hit $387? Reaching the $387 level would mean that the altcoin will have registered a 91% price elevation from its current valuation. Many factors could get in the way, but some market observers believe the target is not that hard to hit. A good amount of bullish sentiment, massive acceptability of the Solana native currency, network upgrades, in addition to a conducive macro macroeconomic environment should be enough for SOL to achieve a new milestone. Historically, altcoin price movements have mirrored Bitcoin’s price trends; therefore, for Solana to climb to the $300-$400 level, Bitcoin must surpass $105,000. The Road Ahead For SOL Investors Although Solana’s technical and fundamental outlook is promising, volatility remains a big factor, as it does with all crypto assets. Although a jump above $387 is possible, traders should keep an eye on market trends, Bitcoin’s movement, and on-chain data to predict SOL’s next big move. Featured image from SOPA Images/Getty Images, chart from TradingView Christian Encila They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. 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