18 March 2024
Solana is gaining bullish momentum above $200. SOL price is still showing positive signs, and it could even surpass the $220 resistance in the near term.
SOL price gained bullish momentum and cleared the $200 resistance against the US Dollar.
The price is now trading above $200 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours).
There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $195 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The pair could continue to rally if it clears the $205 and $212 resistance levels.
Solana Price Extends Rally
Solana price remained strong above the $150 level and extended its rally. There was a decent increase above the $165 and $180 levels.
The price is up nearly 20% and there was a move above the $200 level, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. A new multi-month high was formed near $204, and the price is now consolidating gains. It is stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $142 swing low to the $204 high.
There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $195 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading above $200 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours).
Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com
Immediate resistance is near the $205 level. The next major resistance is near the $212 level. A successful close above the $212 resistance could set the pace for another major increase. The next key resistance is near $220. Any more gains might send the price toward the $232 level.
Are Dips Supported in SOL?
If SOL fails to rally above the $205 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $195 level and the trend line.
The first major support is near the $175 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $142 swing low to the $204 high, below which the price could test $165. If there is a close below the $165 support, the price could decline toward the $150 support or the 100 simple moving average (4 hours) in the near term.
Technical Indicators
4-Hours MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone.
4-Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $19, and $175.
Major Resistance Levels – $205, $212, and $220.