Solana (SOL) is once again testing investor confidence, hovering around the $188 mark after several failed attempts to build upward momentum.
Analysts now warn that a drop below $180 could trigger a much steeper correction, with lower support zones forming far beneath current levels.
Cryptocurrency analytics firm MakroVision has released a detailed technical report outlining Solana’s current price dynamics. According to the firm, the asset continues to show resilience through a pattern of “higher lows,” suggesting that buyers are still attempting to defend key levels despite weakening momentum. However, short-term rallies have lacked conviction, often fading before establishing meaningful follow-through.
$180 Becomes the Line Between Recovery and Breakdown
MakroVision’s report emphasizes the $173-$180 range as a crucial short-term support area. This zone aligns with the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement, a level that often acts as a pivot point between continuation and correction phases.
If Solana fails to maintain this range, analysts believe the next potential landing area could be the “Golden Pocket” region, situated between $155 and $148. Historically, this zone has served as a point of renewed buying interest, but a retest could also signal fading momentum across the broader market.
“Solana is signaling strength by forming higher lows, but bullish momentum remains limited,” the report noted. “Without a decisive close above resistance, the asset may continue oscillating within a tightening range.”
Broader Technical Picture: Resistance Levels at Play
Beyond support, Solana faces a dense wall of resistance. MakroVision highlighted the red trend lines on its chart as a significant pressure zone, stating that “it remains difficult to generate sustainable bullish energy without breaking above this structure.”
A successful daily close above $204 could be the catalyst for renewed momentum, potentially pushing the price toward $223-$246. Above that, a sustained climb could bring $260 back into play — a resistance level that has repeatedly capped rallies since early 2024.
Ali Charts: Warning of Deeper Support Levels
Market analyst Ali, who shared his technical breakdown on X (formerly Twitter), echoed similar caution. He noted that if Solana falls below $180, the next meaningful supports could be much lower — near $115 and $50.
Ali’s chart highlights three major levels: resistance at $260, intermediate support around $115, and a long-term floor at $50. The wide gap between these levels reflects the growing uncertainty around Solana’s medium-term trajectory.
Market Sentiment and Next Steps
While Solana’s ecosystem continues to show strong developer activity and rising DeFi participation, market sentiment has become increasingly cautious. The token’s failure to reclaim $200 has weakened short-term confidence among traders, even as long-term holders remain optimistic about Solana’s fundamentals.
A decisive move above $204 would likely shift the narrative, restoring bullish momentum and opening the door for a return to higher ranges. Conversely, losing support at $180 could expose the asset to deeper retracements, possibly validating the lower zones identified by both MakroVision and Ali.
Outlook: Critical Phase Ahead
Solana’s price structure remains technically intact, but momentum is clearly fading. The coming days may determine whether the asset’s consolidation near $180 marks the start of a broader recovery or the beginning of a deeper correction.
As MakroVision summarized in its report:
“Solana is at a crossroads. A push above $204 could trigger a meaningful recovery phase, but a breakdown below $180 risks revisiting the Golden Pocket around $150 — or worse, the deeper supports near $115 and $50.”
