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Whale Sell-Pressures and Security Fears Test Solana's Institutional Resilience
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Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 2:40 pm ET1min read
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Solana (SOL) has recently tested critical support levels as traders monitor the cryptocurrency’s short-term exhaustion following a volatile price correction. The asset fell 0.9% in the last 24 hours to $213.09, underperforming the broader crypto market, which declined by 1.18%. Key factors influencing the dip include technical resistance, whale activity, and a security incident that dampened retail sentiment [1]. Despite the pullback, Solana’s price has held above the 20-day EMA ($206.51), suggesting potential for a rebound if buyers reassert control at the $206.33 support level [1].
Technical indicators highlight the asset’s bearish momentum.
failed to maintain a breakout above the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level ($207.42), with the MACD histogram turning negative (-0.077) and the RSI cooling to 59.61 from overbought territory [1]. This suggests a consolidation phase, with the next key support at the 38.2% Fib ($200.97). A sustained break below $206.51 could trigger a retest of the $200 psychological support, while a daily close above $212.27 would invalidate the bearish structure [1].Whale activity has further compounded short-term pressure. Lookonchain data reveals that large holders moved 96,996 SOL ($17.45M) to exchanges like Kraken and Binance on September 8, following Galaxy Digital’s $41M transfer the prior week [1]. This inflow of liquidity to exchanges increased sell-side pressure, contributing to a 2.58% decline in 24-hour trading volume to $9.09B. Similar patterns preceded a 12% correction in July when whales dumped $57M SOL [1].
Institutional developments, however, remain a bullish tailwind. The finalization of Solana’s Alpenglow consensus upgrade on September 8 improved transaction finality to 150ms, addressing historical congestion issues and boosting technical strength [1]. Additionally, SOL Strategies secured Nasdaq approval, signaling institutional maturity akin to
ETF trajectories [1]. While VanEck’s SOL ETF faces SEC delays, the broader ecosystem has seen $1.6B in quarterly app revenue and 3,200+ active developers, underscoring strong demand [1].Short-term risks persist from security concerns. A $185K scam exploit on
wallets in early September affected 1,200+ users, temporarily eroding retail confidence [1]. Although the impact is minor relative to Solana’s $115B market cap, it highlights vulnerabilities in the ecosystem. On-chain data shows a $2.5B outflow from Solana DeFi since July, offset by institutional buys like DeFi Dev Corp’s $2.7M SOL purchase [1].Looking ahead, Solana’s ability to hold above $206.33 will be critical for near-term stability. A rebound above $212.27 could reinvigorate bullish momentum, while a breakdown below $200.97 may trigger deeper corrections. Analysts note that the RSI’s current position in neutral territory (47) and the MACD’s mixed signals suggest a potential golden cross scenario if the 50-day EMA crosses above the 200-day EMA .
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