As the broader crypto market rebounds following Donald Trump’s election on 5 November, Solana (SOL), currently the sixth largest token by market capitalization, has resumed its bullish trajectory, recently reclaiming the $230 price level.
On Wednesday, the Solana price surged nearly 7%, reaching $232 after a two-week correction period that followed its current all-time high achievement of $263 on November 23.
The recent price action suggests that Solana may be on track to not only retest its previous peak but potentially exceed it significantly.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted a bullish “cup and handle” pattern forming on Solana’s one-month chart, indicating the potential for a remarkable uptrend.
Martinez forecasts that if this pattern plays out, Solana could see gains exceeding 1,650%, resulting in a new record price of $4,000 per token.
However, perspectives among analysts vary regarding the future trajectory of Solana. While some, like Cryptorangutan, emphasize the current momentum indicators and established buying pressure, predicting a surge toward the $300 mark, others urge caution.
Analyst MoreCryptoonl on the other hand, points out a completed pullback structure, indicating a clear five-wave move downward. This analysis suggests that while the recovery rally is underway, it remains uncertain whether it will develop into a bullish pattern or an ABC corrective structure.
Despite the mixed technical signals, key financial metrics paint a largely positive picture for Solana. According to CoinMarketCap, the market capitalization stands at approximately $112.73 billion, positioning Solana as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency.
Additionally, its Total Value Locked (TVL) has reached $9.198 billion, reflecting continued interest in its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. However, decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes have fallen by 25% to $28 billion, indicating some volatility in trading activity.
The narrative surrounding Solana has been further fueled by recent developments in the market. Grayscale’s filing for a spot Solana ETF in the US has generated buzz, as the cryptocurrency community anticipates the potential for increased institutional investment.
Additionally, the project Jupiter has revised its $1.6 billion airdrop after a failed vote, while the platform Pump.fun reported record revenue of $93 million for November, despite experiencing a 66% weekly drop.
In the DeFi landscape, Solana has slipped to third place as Tron’s TVL surged 78% to $13 billion, yet it maintains a strong lead with 5.56 million active addresses.
However, the recent decline in DEX revenue and volume, particularly with Raydium experiencing an 8.22% drop, indicates a need for stability in trading activities within the ecosystem.
Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com