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Solana's SOL Holds $140 Support as Reversal Pattern Gains Strength
SOL dipped 5% before stabilizing at $140, with technical indicators pointing to a potential upside breakout if resistance is cleared.
Jun 21, 2025, 4:44 p.m.
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What to know:
- SOL bounced off intraday lows near $136.75 and is consolidating around $140.46 despite a 1.41% 24-hour decline.
- A descending channel and bullish reversal pattern have emerged, supported by heavy volume at $140.40.
- Technical resistance at $142.65 must be breached to confirm a breakout toward higher targets.
Solana's native token, SOL , is trading at $140.46, down 1.41% over the past 24 hours, after recovering from a sharp 4.9% decline that took the price from $142.91 to $135.96, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The asset has since stabilized between $140 and $142, with support forming at $140.40.
Solana’s ecosystem continues to grow, with recent announcements including support for wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on the network. Analysts remain divided on the outlook, with some pointing to a potential move toward $200, while others expect a retracement to the $123–$135 range.
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Technical Analysis Highlights
- SOL declined 4.9% from $142.91 to $135.96, establishing a 7.08-point trading range.
- The asset recovered to form a consolidation pattern between $140 and $142.
- High-volume support appeared at $140.40 during the 13:00 hourBetween 14:32 and 14:37, SOL surged from $140.48 to $141.40.
- Selling pressure pushed the price down to $140.32, then to a session low of $140.29.
- A descending channel formed with lower highs and lower lowsResistance at $142.65 capped price action twice.
- Concentrated selling volume occurred during the 15:10 candle, suggesting near-term bearish sentiment
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