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Solana, a leading Layer 1 blockchain platform, has finally breached the critical $200 barrier, giving investors up-to-date hope. This milestone raises expectations of further price increases and represents a turning point after a period of consolidation.
Some bullish market observers see this price action as something of a launching pad for long-term bullish trends. If the price breaks above $200, Rekt Capital noted, Solana’s months-long downward trend could finally end. Additionally, he stated that for SOL advance payment to be fully absorbed, it must close the week above $202.
Solana didn’t wait for the weekly close and simply broke out straight to the resistance at $202 (red)
The multi-month downward trend has ended (blue)
And Solana is on a weekly close above $202 (red) since starting to rise to $200+#Solana #SALT #BTC https://t.co/8If7EtMDK7 pic.twitter.com/1T9XVPQyQO
— Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) November 8, 2024
Technical indicators reinforce bullish sentiment
Several technical indicators continue to confirm the positive sentiment prevailing Solana. Both the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving average are below current price, showing a steady upward movement with robust support on recent retracements, while a bullish transition provides more significant reasons for a near-term continuation of gains through the medium-term channel.
Its MACD recently crossed the signal line, which indicates that the upward move may continue. Momentum is also provided by the CMF, which shows a reading of 0.17. It represents buying pressure that is robust enough because capital inflows are greater than outflows, indicating that investors are even more interested in the stock.
The Relative Strength Index is an additional indicator supporting Solana’s current price movement. This means that SOL has ample leeway for additional growth, even if it is near overbought range.
Together, the technical indications should provide a solid foundation that Solana’s uptrend can continue as long as volumes and investor sentiment persist.
Potential resistance and future market forecasts
While Solana’s performance has looked robust in recent days, it is hitting a possible resistance point near its previous record high of $260. Market observers say that if SOL maintains its momentum and breaks above this mark, buyers looking for a good opportunity to enter a bullish market could return to the market.
The CROW analyst finds this argument bullish and believes it could go up to $800 in 2024, while Solana has already raised from $25 to $260.
#Altcoins #SALT for $200 and get away! 💥
A MASSIVE Bull Flag unfurls #Solana. 🚀
Goal: $1,400 🎯 pic.twitter.com/eQyYyn33cm
— Crypto Titan (@Washigorira) November 8, 2024
However, other analysts are seeing a “bull flag” pattern on Solana’s weekly chart. This is typical of a breakout after some consolidation. Since SOL has broken down above $200, Titan of Crypto can demand a target amount of $1,400, which is a good indication of the market’s robust faith in Solana’s long-term performance.
Considering all the technical indicators and analyst calls, there could be potential for further upside. With continued investor interest and high trading volumes, SOL will likely test its latest all-time high of $260 or more over the next few weeks.
Featured image from SOPA Images/Getty Images, chart from TradingView