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Solana Surges Toward $165 as Record Activity Fuels Bullish Momentum

SOL gained nearly 7% after breaking above $159 with strong volume, as on-chain metrics and network demand point to sustained upside pressure.

By AI Boost, Siamak Masnavi|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf
Jun 3, 2025, 10:02 a.m.
Solana (SOL) price chart showing 24-hour rally toward $160 with intraday peak at $162 on June 3, 2025 Caption:
SOL climbs nearly 4% over 24 hours, reaching as high as $162 before consolidating just below the $160 mark as bullish momentum builds.

What to know:

  • SOL jumped 6.9% from $153.66 to $159.92 as bulls broke past key resistance.
  • On-chain data shows daily active addresses at all-time highs and growing throughput.
  • $162.46 has been tested twice, with $165 emerging as the next key target.

Solana is leading the crypto rebound as bulls drive the token toward $160, buoyed by surging user activity and rising on-chain engagement. Despite broader market jitters, SOL has rallied nearly 7% over 24 hours, helped by record transaction throughput and a spike in daily active addresses.

The rally gained steam after SOL bounced from a mid-day dip, with accumulation visible on key pullbacks, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.

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Technical structure remains constructive, supported by healthy volume and higher lows. Analysts say the breakout remains valid as long as prices hold above recent support, with $165 emerging as the next upside target if momentum persists.

Technical Analysis Highlights

  • SOL surged from $153.66 to $159.92 over 24 hours, marking a 6.9% gain and a $10.57 range.
  • Key breakout above $155.55 confirmed by rising volume, initiating strong upside momentumNew resistance formed at $162.46 after two failed retests, with a double-top pattern near $160.20.
  • Support held at $151.89–$152.21, validated by high-volume accumulation during the 13:00–14:00 hour.
  • $159.85 now acting as short-term support; buyers defended this level during the final session.
  • 61.8% Fibonacci retracement at $159.73 reinforced as intraday floor.
  • Consolidation just below $160 signals continuation potential if bulls reclaim $162

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