Solana (SOL) Corrects Some Gains – Is a Bigger Pullback Coming?

Solana started a fresh increase above the $232 zone. SOL price is now correcting gains below $240 and might aim for another increase if it stays above $20.

SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $232 and $240 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $240 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.

There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $242 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $230 zone.

Solana Price Dips Below Support Solana price started a decent increase after it found support near the $212 zone, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum . SOL climbed above the $232 level to enter a short-term positive zone.

The price even smashed the $240 resistance. The bulls were able to push the price above the $245 barrier.

A high was formed at $250 and the price recently corrected some gains. There was a move below the 23.

6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $200 swing low to the $250 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $242 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair.

Solana is now trading below $240 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $238 level.

The next major resistance is near the $240 level. The main resistance could be $245.

A successful close above the $245 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $255.

Any more gains might send the price toward the $262 level. More Losses In SOL?

If SOL fails to rise above the $240 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $232 zone.

The first major support is near the $230 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $200 swing low to the $250 high. A break below the $230 level might send the price toward the $224 support zone.

If there is a close below the $224 support, the price could decline toward the $220 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone.

Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $230 and $224.

Major Resistance Levels – $240 and $245.