One of the top altcoins by market cap, Solana (SOL), has been facing some unexpected price fluctuations despite the overall positive market trend.
After reaching a high of $224, the cryptocurrency experienced a slight decline, trading at $211 at the time of writing, marking a 3.% drop within 24 hours.
However, this retracement has not dampened investor enthusiasm, as the trading volume surged by over 23%, reaching $12.05 billion. This has led to speculation that the dip could be a temporary blip rather than a sign of a larger trend.
Over the past month, Solana’s price has increased by more than 40%, sparking hopes of continued growth. After briefly dipping below the $216 support level, the coin experienced a small rebound, though it seems to have lost some upward momentum.
Analysts are divided on the asset’s future, with some suggesting that while the volatility could signal a cooldown, Solana’s stable trading volume points to the possibility of a surprise recovery.
As the price remains in the crucial $200 range, the key question remains whether Solana can reclaim its previous all-time highs near $250. Despite the uncertainty, many still hold out hope for further gains in this bullish cycle, especially with Solana maintaining its position among the top assets by market cap.
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