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Solana Teeters At $126 Support: Could A Shocking 30% Drop Be Next?

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Solana Teeters At $126 Support: Could A Shocking 30% Drop Be Next?

Key Insights:

  • Solana price hovers at $134 as it tests critical $126 support; a breakdown may trigger a 30% drop to $85.
  • Solana stablecoin market cap fell $2.5B in 7 weeks, signaling reduced network activity and token demand.
  • $13.14M in long liquidations in 24h highlights weak bullish conviction as traders face rising downside pressure.

Solana price shows early warning signs as traders react to a key technical breakdown. The $126 level has acted as major support over the past two months and is now under intense pressure.

Market analysts observe a rounding top pattern as the price trades around $134.19 on June 23. If this level fails, projections show a potential drop of up to 30%. This could send the Solana price below the $100 mark.

Decrease in Network Activity Supports Bearish Solana Price Outlook

Blockchain data also shows weakening activity across the Solana ecosystem, reinforcing the technical signals. According to DeFiLlama, the total market cap of stablecoins on Solana has fallen sharply in the past seven weeks.

It declined from $13.13 Billion to $10.63 Billion. This represents a $2.5 billion reduction in network liquidity. At the same time, the number of decentralized finance (DeFi) users on Solana has declined sharply.

The total dropped from about 6 million on June 2 to under 3 million at the time of writing. A falling user base reduces the demand for SOL tokens. These are used to pay transaction fees and interact with DeFi protocols.

Solana TVL in DeFi
Solana TVL in DeFi | Source: DeFiLlama

This decrease in network usage adds pressure to the Solana price. Lower on-chain activity often leads to lower transaction volumes, which can cause a reduction in token demand.

If this trend continues, Solana may struggle to regain previous support zones or move back toward the $187 high.

Solana Price Faces Bearish Sentiment from Futures and Options Traders

Recent data from the derivatives market supports the cautious outlook for the Solana price. Futures trading volume currently stands at $15.82 billion, with a minor decline of 0.34%.

This flat activity suggests traders are waiting for confirmation of direction — either a breakout or a breakdown from current levels. Open interest in Solana futures has increased to $5.91 billion, up 2.28%. This rise signals that traders are opening more positions.

However, since volume remains flat, it could mean those positions are speculative or directional, potentially preparing for a breakdown. A drop below $126 may trigger those positions to act, especially on the short side.

Solana Derivatives Market Data
Solana Derivatives Market Data | Source: CoinGlass

The long/short ratio across the market is neutral at 1.0092. However, data from exchanges like Binance and OKX show more long positions.

Top trader account ratios exceed 2.3 on both platforms, showing more participants are betting on a price rise. This positioning could backfire if the Solana price falls, causing many long positions to be liquidated.

Solana Price Drops as Rounding Top Pattern Gains Traction

According to TradingView, the Solana price is flashing a bearish reversal signal. Also, a rounded top pattern is forming on the daily chart. This structure was initiated in the middle of April 2025 and reached its highest point of approximately $188.17 in the latter part of May. It is currently bending downwards.

The most crucial neckline support is at $126.00. A definite breakthrough beneath this area might initiate a setback to the level of $84.97. This will mean a possible fall of 32.92 percent.

Solana is trading near $134.07 but hasn’t broken above the $135 mark. This level has acted as resistance, forming lower highs.

Trading volume has declined, suggesting market distribution. The technical outlook shows bearish momentum. The MACD line at -6.40 remains below the signal line at -4.61.

Solna Price Performance
Solna Price Performance | Source: TradingView

ADX (Average Directional Index) is 20.91, indicating a developing trend with little strength. However, if the ADX rises to more than 25, it would show the increasing strength of the downtrend.

A volume-based decline below $126 can confirm the pattern, and a rebound can postpone the downside move.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and provides no financial, investment, or other advice. The author or any people mentioned in this article are not responsible for any financial loss that may occur from investing in or trading. Please do your research before making any financial decisions.

godfrey mwirigi
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Godfrey Mwirigi is a cryptocurrency journalist who contributes markets and crypto coverage to The Market Periodical. A Nairobi-based writer, he has reported on digital assets for crypto outlets including MetaNews, where his work has covered Bitcoin ETFs, exchange security incidents and on-chain data. His reporting spans Bitcoin and altcoin analysis, ETF flows and broader blockchain developments.

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PublishedJune 25, 2025 5:35 am
Last updatedJune 24, 2025 8:31 am
Written bygodfrey mwirigi, Cryptocurrency Journalist
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Disclaimer. Informational only, not financial advice. Crypto, forex and stocks are volatile, high-risk assets — always do your own research and consult a qualified adviser.

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