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Solana’s Wild Ride: Is the Momentum Fading or Just Taking a Breather?

by Matoy
February 17, 2025
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  • SOL hit a high of $295 but is now testing lower support near $175.
  • Trading volume spikes show heavy activity, but sellers are starting to dominate.
  • Solana’s network remains a powerhouse, but price action is showing uncertainty.

Solana has had an explosive run, reaching a high of $295 before getting slapped down by resistance. Based on the TradingView chart, the rally looked unstoppable at first, but as the price started slipping, sellers took full advantage. Now, SOL is hovering near $178, showing signs that momentum is fading.

The $175 level has already been tested twice, making it a crucial area to watch. If buyers fail to hold this line, we could see a sharper decline toward the $160 range. On the flip side, if SOL regains strength and pushes above $190, we might see another shot at $223 before any serious upward continuation.

Big Moves, Bigger Pullbacks—What’s Happening With SOL?

One look at the trading volume, and you can tell this is a battlefield. When SOL first hit $295, the volume was sky-high, meaning traders were eager to jump in. But as prices started dropping, volume stayed strong—just in the opposite direction. Sellers have been dominating, and the last couple of dips have seen massive sell-offs.

The recent bounce to $189 was decent but didn’t bring in nearly as much buying pressure as previous rallies. That’s a red flag. If SOL wants to break its downtrend, bulls need to step up. Without strong volume backing another surge, the chances of reclaiming $250 soon are getting slim.

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The Origins of Solana—A Blockchain Built for Speed

Solana wasn’t just created to be another cryptocurrency—it was designed to be a direct challenger to Ethereum. Founded by Anatoly Yakovenko in 2017, Solana set out to solve blockchain scalability issues, creating a high-speed network capable of processing thousands of transactions per second with minimal fees.

Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, which rely on traditional proof-of-work or proof-of-stake models, Solana introduced a unique Proof-of-History (PoH) mechanism. This innovation allows transactions to be verified almost instantly, making it one of the fastest blockchains out there.

Despite some network hiccups over the years, Solana’s ecosystem has grown massively, attracting developers, DeFi projects, and NFT marketplaces. But price-wise, it’s been a rollercoaster. Right now, SOL needs to prove it can hold support and build momentum again. If not, the next move could be a deeper correction before bulls get another chance to take control.

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