Earlier this year, Solana exhibited strong momentum against XRP, outperforming it significantly, but the latest market data shows SOL recently losing ground.
Over the past four months, Solana has experienced a notable decline of 25.91% compared to XRP. This shift suggests that while Solana once held a robust position, its recent performance has faltered, leading to a drop in its gains relative to XRP.
Solana has been the momentum trade this year, but is currently down 25% over the past 4 months vs $XRP.
Yes $SOL did out perform significantly before this.
Monthly RSI might be about to cross bearish for $SOL here vs $XRP. One to monitor…. pic.twitter.com/q7d9nL5zu0
— Cryptoinsightuk (@Cryptoinsightuk) September 1, 2024
A Shift in Momentum
The monthly candlestick patterns reveal a weakening in Solana’s bullish momentum against XRP. Green candles indicated months where SOL outpaced XRP, but the recent red candles highlight a downward trend. This decline is further emphasized by the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which currently hovers around the 60-70 range.
The RSI shows signs of bearish divergence, where its trend does not align with the price movement. Should the RSI dip below 50, it could signal further weakening for SOL against XRP. Moreover, trading volume has varied, with no consistent trend, indicating fluctuating interest in SOL relative to XRP.
Support and Resistance Levels Under Pressure
In yet another bearish case for Solana, Alan Santana, a prominent analyst on TradingView, recently revised his forecast for Solana, now predicting a decline to $55. Santana’s analysis highlights key Fibonacci retracement levels, notably the 0.382 level at $137.03 and the 0.786 retracement level at $58.82.
The latter aligns closely with Santana’s target, suggesting a substantial support zone, although it remains uncertain how Solana will navigate these levels.
On-Chain Activity Show Declining Interest
Further analysis shows that Solana’s on-chain volumes have seen a marked decrease, with decentralized exchange (DEX) volume dropping by 19% over the past week to $539 million. Compared to early March 2024, the DEX volume has plummeted from over $3.8 billion to a mere $539 million, reflecting an 87% decline.
Additionally, the total on-chain volume has dropped to $6 billion, underscoring the network’s ongoing struggles. Despite potential support levels, Solana’s future remains uncertain, with critical levels ahead that may determine its trajectory in the coming months.
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