Solana Resumes Its Range-Bound Rise Above $170

Oct 18, 2025 at 18:42 // Price

The altcoin began its range-bound movement

Solana price analysis by Coinidol.com. SOL has continued its sideways movement above the $170 support level following the breakdown on October 10.

SOL price long-term prediction: ranging


Over the past week, bearish momentum has subsided, and the altcoin has established a sideways pattern above the $170 support and below the moving average lines. On the downside, bears have twice failed to push the price below the $170 support.


On the upside, buyers are making a second attempt to move the price above the moving average lines. On October 14, bullish momentum was halted at the 21-day SMA level. Solana price could rise to highs of $240 and $253 if buyers sustain the price above the moving average lines. However, if the bullish move fails, the current sideways pattern will continue. Today, Solana is priced at $185.


SOL price indicators analysis


The price bars are below both the 50-day and 21-day moving averages, indicating a current downtrend. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars remain below the horizontal moving average lines, confirming a sideways trend. The price has oscillated below and above the 21-day SMA as the altcoin began its range-bound movement.


SOLUSD_(Daily Chart) - OCT.18, 2025


SOL/USD daily chart – October 18, 2025


What is the next move for SOL?


Solana has stabilised above the $170 support level as buyers attempt to push the price above the moving average lines. The altcoin is trading within a range of $170 to $210, or below the moving average lines. Solana will establish a trend once the current range-bound levels are breached. The crypto signal remains constrained by the altcoin’s resistance and support barriers.


SOLUSD_(4-hour Chart) - OCT.18, 2025


SOL/USD 4-hour chart – October 17, 2025


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Source: https://coinidol.com/sol-range-bound-rise/