Solana Breaks Above $180, Flashes Early Signs of Successful Post-breakout Retest

Today, the price of Solana (SOL) has risen above the crucial $180, showing early signs of a bullish breakout per analyst.

Solana’s price is experiencing an upward surge, breaking past the $175 mark and moving further above $180. This move aligns with the broader bullish trends seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

Amid this price surge, analyst Rekt Capital observed early signs of a potential post-breakout retest. Solana’s price is gradually attempting to overcome key resistance barriers, prompting further analysis of this rally.

Early Signs of Bullish Breakout

Rekt Capital’s analysis highlights Solana’s encounter with a downward-sloping trendline drawn from highs in March and August 2024. This trendline has functioned as a resistance level over the past few months. However, Solana tested it for the third time amid its recent comeback, marking a crucial point for potential breakout confirmation. 

The green circle, representing this third test, signifies a significant phase in Solana’s attempt to break above the resistance. Following this, Solana’s weekly close above $175 breached both the downward-sloping trendline and a resistance box. According to Rekt Capital, as the price seeks to retest this previous resistance as new support, momentum appears to be favoring the bulls, with the potential for further gains if this support holds.

Positive Development Activity

Solana’s development activity, which often plays a pivotal role in price movement, further supports the price resurgence, as indicated by recent data from Santiment.

A dual-line chart analysis shows a direct comparison between Solana’s price action and development activity over the past few days. A noticeable uptick in development activity aligns with the current surge in Solana’s price.

This correlation suggests renewed investor confidence. Historical patterns indicate that dips in development activity occurred in late June, early August, and early October, coinciding with price declines. Thus, the increased developer engagement seen from mid-October to the present could serve as an indicator of potential price rallies.

Improved Sentiment and Rising Discussions

Additionally, a report from October 24 highlights the role of improved sentiment in Solana’s price growth. Since October 18, positive sentiment and market discussions have surged in tandem with Solana’s rising price. This increased positivity has contributed to sustained momentum in Solana’s value, with “mindshare” remaining consistently strong.

The mindshare measure, which tracks the percentage of market discussions centered on Solana, fluctuated throughout the week but peaked around October 19 and remained steady through October 24.