Solana (SOL) in particular had a tough August, losing nearly $10 billion of its market cap in just 30 days. This decline, which could reach as much as $15 billion from its August highs, is hard to attribute to a single cause and is likely the result of a combination of factors.
Solana‘s results are closely tied to the strength of its community and ecosystem. Although the community has grown in 2024, this has not translated into increased resilience. The emergence of new meme coins, such as DogWifHat (WIF), initially helped Solana during the strong bull run in March, but then contributed to selling pressure.
From a technical standpoint, Solana has struggled to break above its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) and 50-day simple moving average (SMA), reinforcing bearish sentiment.
Analysts such as Scient and Benjamin Cowen are predicting further declines for the SOL, with Cowen suggesting that the altcoin market could follow a pattern similar to 2019, leading to more significant declines.
However, Solana remains above critical support levels, and a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut could unexpectedly boost SOL and other cryptocurrencies. However, the future of the cryptocurrency remains uncertain, with further consolidation or a possible bearish breakout expected in the coming weeks.
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