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Solana (SOL) Breaks Resistance but Enters Consolidation Phase

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Nikola Lazic
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Key Takeaways

  • Breakout Potential: Falling wedge pattern forming.
  • Elliott Wave Count: The corrective phase is near completion.
  • Fibonacci Levels: 0.5 and 0.618 retracement zones crucial.

Solana (SOL) shows signs of a potential bullish breakout after an extended corrective phase.

The 4-hour and 1-hour charts illustrate a falling wedge formation, a classic reversal pattern, with Fibonacci retracement levels providing key support and resistance zones.

Elliott Wave analysis suggests completing a corrective wave, paving the way for a potential impulsive wave.

SOL Price Analysis 

Solana has been in a prolonged downtrend since its high, near $295, forming a descending channel structure.

The corrective wave structure is a WXYXZ pattern, with Wave Z reaching a strong demand zone near $173.

This level aligns with the 1.0 Fibonacci extension, indicating a potential bottom.

SOL price analysis
SOLUSD descending channel breakout | Credit: Nikola Lazic/TradingView

The price currently trades near $199, attempting to break above the channel’s upper boundary. This level corresponds with the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement at $195, acting as immediate resistance.

A successful breakout from this pattern could confirm a shift in momentum from bearish to bullish.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the 4-hour chart is gradually recovering from oversold conditions, currently hovering around 45-50.

This suggests neutral momentum but with potential for upside if buying pressure increases.

Key resistance zones include the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement at $217 and the 0.5 level at $231. A sustained move above these levels would further validate the bullish case, signaling the start of a new impulsive wave.

However, if SOL fails to break the wedge resistance, a retest of the $173-$168 support zone before a final breakout remains possible.

SOL Price Prediction 

Zooming into the 1-hour chart, the Elliott Wave structure suggests the beginning of a new five-wave impulse. The corrective phase appears complete, with Wave (ii) finding support near $195.

A breakout from the wedge would likely initiate Wave (iii), targeting higher Fibonacci extensions.

SOL price prediction
SOLUSD symmetrical triangle formed | Credit: Nikola Lazic/TradingView

Wave (iii) projections place an initial target around $246 (0.382 Fibonacci), followed by $264 (0.236) if momentum sustains.

This aligns with historical resistance zones, making them critical levels to watch. If bullish momentum remains strong, Wave (v) could push SOL toward $294, aligning with prior highs.

However, this bullish outlook would be invalidated if SOL falls below the $173 support, signaling further corrective movement.

The RSI on the 1-hour chart is currently rising but needs to break above 60 for stronger confirmation of a bullish trend.

A measured breakout could see SOL rallying towards $230-$250 in the short term.

The key confirmation will be a decisive move above $217, which coincides with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement from the previous downtrend.

Key Levels to Watch

  • Immediate resistance: $195 (0.786 Fibonacci retracement).
  • Key Resistance: $217 (0.618 Fibonacci retracement).
  • Critical Resistance: $231 (0.5 Fibonacci retracement).
  • Short-Term Target for Wave (iii): Above $246-$264.
  • Invalidation Zone: Below $173, signaling further downside.
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Nikola Lazic

Nikola Lazic is a cryptocurrency analyst and investor working in the industry since 2017. He holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology, which enables him to better understand the psychology behind the crowd´s positioning. Consequently his preferred analytical tool is Elliott Wave Theory in combination with price action analysis. Combining his experience in trading and investing with knowledge in content writing he strives to bring the most accurate and actionable information. Expertise: Cryptocurrencies, Technical analysis, Elliott Wave Theory, On-chain metrics, Research reports.
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