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Solana traded close to $85.26 as traders weighed a soft short-term pullback against a stronger long-term outlook. The token held a market value of nearly $49.3 billion, while daily trading volume reached about $3.26 billion. Price action stayed contained, and momentum cooled after earlier rallies.
SOL moved inside a narrow band between about $75 and $98. TradingView data showed the token near $97 in mid-May before it slipped lower through a series of bearish candles.
The market now sees Solana hovering around $85. Traders are watching for signs of a bottom after the recent fade in momentum. Volatility also eased compared with earlier sessions.
Analyst Chiefrat said some investors may be underestimating Solana’s longer-term potential. The analyst argued that SOL could still sit in an early phase of a larger cycle expansion.
The bullish view projects a possible move toward $500 to $675 in the next major market cycle. That target remains far above current levels, yet supporters point to network growth as part of the case.
Solana continues to attract attention through its role in decentralized finance, NFTs, payment systems, and consumer apps. It also keeps a speed edge, with fast and low-cost transactions that appeal to users and builders.
Technical signals remain mixed. The Relative Strength Index sits near 45.34 and has slipped below its signal line. That places it in mild bearish territory.
The MACD also remains under pressure. The MACD line stays below the signal line, while the histogram shows negative readings. Together, those signals point to limited short-term buying strength.
Even so, many traders continue to track Solana closely. A stronger market backdrop, higher institutional demand, and steadier adoption would likely be needed for a major breakout.
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Despite the weaker price action, Solana’s ecosystem activity remains strong. Data shared by Tokens on Solana showed the network recently led all blockchains in decentralized application revenue. Throughout the month, Solana recorded heavy activity across DeFi platforms, exchanges, and other blockchain applications. That usage helped lift revenue than many rival Layer-1 networks.
The network also continues to benefit from its low-cost transaction model. Fast execution and cheaper fees have helped keep user engagement high, especially across frequent on-chain activity.
Solana is consolidating near $85 as traders assess weakening short-term momentum against strong long-term fundamentals. RSI and MACD show mild bearish pressure, but rising dApp revenue and ecosystem activity keep the outlook positive. A breakout depends on renewed market strength and broader crypto demand.
