Solana Tests Key Support After Failed $200 Push

Alexey Bondarev
Alexey BondarevJan, 13 2025 8:43
Solana at critical support: Bears eye $190 as key level breaks

Solana's price action sees a bearish shift as it struggles to maintain momentum above the significant $205 resistance, now dipping below $192. This trend signals potential challenges ahead.

Recently, Solana's value initiated a downward trajectory after failing to hold above the pivotal $200 mark against the US Dollar. On Friday, trading activity saw the price fall beneath both $192 and the 100-hour simple moving average.

A prevailing bearish trend line appears on the hourly SOL/USD chart with resistance evident at $190, indicating potential volatility. Despite this, a renewed upward movement could occur if bullish forces reclaim the critical $192 zone.

Solana’s recent attempts to surpass the $200-$205 range were unsuccessful. It has mirrored the trend seen in other major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, experiencing declines past the $200 and $192 support marks. Further, it dipped below the $185 threshold, reaching a low of $182.20, and is currently consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement of its move from a $223 high to the new low.

The asset remains under the $192 level coupled with the 100-hourly simple moving average, facing immediate resistance around $190. Market watchers note that the next pivotal resistance is at $192, with stronger obstacles at $200 and the 50% Fibonacci retracement level from $223 to $182. A break and close above $200 could set the stage for future growth, potentially pushing the price towards $225.

However, if Solana fails to ascend past the $192 resistance, it risks descending further. Initial support is situated near $182, with significant backing at $180. A breach below this could drive the price toward the $175 range. Prolonged decreases below $175 might steer Solana’s value down to $162 in the near term.

Key indicators reflect the current bearish sentiment. The hourly MACD for SOL/USD indicates accelerating downward momentum. Similarly, the RSI sits below the 50 mark, aligning with continued selling pressure. Support lies firm at $182 and $180, while resistance critical for potential recovery resides at $190 and $192.

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Alexey Bondarev

Alexey Bondarev is the Head of Content at Yellow.com, having reported on crypto for the last 10 years. He specializes in in-depth Research and Learn pieces, with a focus on analytical reporting, industry context, and the bigger forces shaping crypto, from the AI era and security technologies to fintech innovation. He believes that everything digital will imminently overcome everything analogue and is working hard to make that come true.

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