Solana Price Prediction: Will SOL’s 11.9% Weekly Momentum Carry It Towards All-Time Highs?

Solana (SOL) has climbed 11.9% over the past week, reclaiming the $180 zone and signaling renewed bullish momentum. The rally comes as the DeFi-focused blockchain breaks out of key technical structures, raising the question of whether buyers have the strength to push SOL back toward its all-time high near $260 — and potentially beyond.

A bullish “cup and handle” pattern, identified by crypto analyst Ali Martinez on August 9, now projects a potential move to $1,315 — a 630% surge from current levels.

Solana $SOL targets $1,315 after breaking out of a textbook cup & handle pattern! pic.twitter.com/MmOcoNPwK2

This pattern began forming following SOL’s abrupt descent from its 2021 peak, bottoming at $8 in late 2022. Over the next year, prices steadily recovered, completing the rounded “cup” structure by mid-2024. The “handle,” a descending channel below $200, acted as consolidation before this week’s breakout.

If Solana reaches the $1,315 target, its market cap could approach $710 billion, potentially overtaking Ethereum as the second-largest cryptocurrency should ETH see limited growth. The major resistance levels on the way up include $380, $752, and $1,048.

The cup and handle is a widely recognized bullish chart formation in technical analysis. It reflects strong accumulation, a brief consolidation, and a breakout continuation.

For SOL:

• Cup depth: $8 low to $200 high
• Handle: Descending channel under $200
• Breakout trigger: Move above $200 on strong volume
• Targets: $380, $752, $1,048, and $1,315

Historically, such patterns can lead to extended rallies, but success hinges on sustained buying volume and broader market support.

On the 4-hour chart, Solana price prediction seems bearish. SOL faces a key downward trendline resistance intersecting at $186.22. The 50-period SMA at $169.71 has supported the rally from early August lows, with price printing higher lows inside an ascending structure.

• RSI: 62.5, showing bullish momentum without overbought extremes
• MACD: Positive crossover above zero line, though histogram growth is modest
• Candlestick behavior: Small-bodied bars with upper wicks at resistance — profit-taking signs

Trade setup:

• Bullish scenario: A confirmed daily close above $186 could open the way to $195.42 and $205.92, aligning with Fibonacci extensions.
• Bearish scenario: A rejection at $186 may see pullbacks toward $177.40 or $167.00, with the 50-SMA offering bounce potential.
• Risk management: Stops below $177 for breakout longs, or above $187 for short rejections.

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