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Traders Accumulate $381 Million SOL – Is Solana Preparing for a Breakout?

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In Brief

  • Solana sees $381 million in accumulation as 2.2 million SOL exits exchanges, signaling rising investor confidence.
  • Bollinger Bands tightening suggests a volatility squeeze is imminent, potentially leading to a breakout or further consolidation.
  • SOL must flip $178 into support and breach $188 to confirm a rally; failure risks a drop below $168, weakening the bullish case.
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Solana (SOL) has shown limited price movement recently despite a substantial accumulation of the token. The price has remained relatively stable in May, likely due to the altcoin’s overheating. 

While this stagnation is a sign of caution, the market is optimistic, which could lead to potential gains for Solana in the near future.

Solana Investors Continue Accumulation

Over the past 10 days, the balance of Solana on exchanges has dropped by 2.2 million SOL, valued at approximately $381 million. This decline in supply indicates that investors have been accumulating Solana during this period.

The ongoing accumulation is likely driven by a mix of factors, including the broader bullish market sentiment, fear of missing out (FOMO), and the expectation of future price appreciation.

This reduction in supply reflects increased investor confidence, with many choosing to hold rather than sell their SOL. As more investors accumulate the token, the supply on exchanges decreases, potentially creating upward pressure on the price in the long run.

Solana Exchange Balance
Solana Exchange Balance. Source: Glassnode

Solana’s overall market momentum shows signs of potential volatility. Technical indicators, such as the Bollinger Bands, reveal that the bands are narrowing.

This tightening of the bands is a classic signal of a potential squeeze, which often precedes a surge in price volatility.

Should the squeeze result in a bullish breakout, Solana could see a rise in price, especially with the broader market showing positive momentum.

However, the narrowing of the Bollinger Bands also suggests that a period of consolidation could occur before any significant move.

Solana Bollinger Bands
Solana Bollinger Bands.. Source: TradingView

SOL Price Needs To Break Out

Solana’s price has been moving sideways for much of May, likely due to the token overheating in the previous weeks. However, this cooling-off period could create an opportunity for a bullish move.

As the broader market continues to show positive signals and the accumulation trend persists, Solana may rise from its current consolidation phase.

At $173, Solana is testing critical support levels. To initiate a rally, Solana would need to secure $178 as support. If it manages to break above $180 and successfully breaches $188, it could indicate the start of an uptrend.

A successful breakout above these levels would signal further upward potential.

Solana Price Analysis.
Solana Price Analysis.. Source: TradingView

On the other hand, if Solana fails to maintain support at $178, it could fall below the $168 mark, potentially reaching $161. Such a decline would invalidate the bullish thesis and suggest further downside risk for the token.

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Aaryamann Shrivastava
Aaryamann Shrivastava is a technical and on-chain analyst at BeInCrypto, where he specializes in market reports on cryptocurrencies from diverse sectors, including Telegram Apps, liquid staking, Layer 1s, meme coins, artificial intelligence (AI), metaverse, internet of things (IoT), Ethereum ecosystem, and Bitcoin. Previously, he conducted market analysis and technical assessments of various altcoins at FXStreet and AMBCrypto, covering all aspects of the crypto industry, including...
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