Failed Upside Push in Solana Leads to Swift Reversal and Increased Selling Pressure
Solana (SOL) is battling to defend crucial support levels after repeated rejections at the $158-159 resistance zone sparked a high-volume selloff, with technical indicators now flashing warning signs of deeper declines.
Market Breakdown
- 4.5% drop from $158.90 peak to $151.89 low
- 1.1M SOL traded during 13:00 UTC breakdown (3x daily average)
- Key supports breached:
✓ $153.30 (April swing low)
✓ $153.10 (50-day moving average)
Technical Danger Signs
- Bearish Momentum
- Lower highs established over past 72 hours
- RSI breaks below 40 (weakest since May 15)
- 13:40-13:48 UTC saw 95K SOL dumped in 8 minutes
- Critical Levels to Watch
- Resistance: $153.30 (former support, now flipped resistance)
- Support: $152.50 (intraday base) → $150 (psychological floor)
- Volume Analysis
- 78% of sell volume came from institutional-sized blocks
- Bid liquidity thins below $152 (only $8.2M in resting buys)
Path Forward
Bull Case
- Hourly close above $153.30 could trigger short squeeze
- On-chain data shows whales accumulating below $153
Bear Case
- Failure to hold $152.50 opens path to $147 (200D MA)
- Derivatives markets show put/call ratio spiking to 1.4
“This is a classic technical breakdown,” says LMAX Digital analyst. “SOL needs to reclaim $153.30 quickly or risk cascading liquidations.”
Trading Plan
| Scenario | Trigger | Target | Stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebound | >$153.30 | $156 | $152 |
| Breakdown | <$151.50 | $147 | $153 |
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Key Improvements
- Clearer Structure – Separates price action, technicals, and strategy
- Volume Context – Highlights institutional selling pressure
- Actionable Levels – Specific thresholds for entries/exits
- Removes Redundancy – Cuts repetitive support/resistance mentions
- Adds Market Depth – Includes derivatives and on-chain data
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