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SOL Analysis: bulls defend pivot as momentum cools — 5 levels

source-logo  en.cryptonomist.ch 31 October 2025 16:46, UTC
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Summary

In summary

  • Price: 185.52 USDT near the daily pivot (185.42) → balance point.
  • Momentum: RSI 42.19 on D1 → mild bearish bias.
  • Signal: MACD histogram positive on D1/H1 → early stabilization signs.
  • SOL Analysis highlights range conditions as long as 183.80–187.13 confines price.

Multi-timeframe SOL Analysis

D1 — Daily trend

EMAs: Price at 185.52 sits below the 20-day (194.43), 50-day (200.72), and 200-day (188.98) EMAs. This alignment shows sellers still in control on the higher timeframe.

RSI 42.19: Below 50 implies a downside tilt; buyers remain cautious and reactive rather than proactive.

MACD: Line -4.95 vs signal -5.50 with a +0.55 histogram. Momentum is negative but improving, hinting at a potential momentum inflection if sustained.

Bollinger Bands: Mid 191.77, upper 205.98, lower 177.56. Price trades in the lower half, suggesting pressure but also room for mean reversion toward the mid-band.

ATR 10.37: Average daily volatility is ~10.37 USDT, calling for considered risk sizing around the pivot zone.

Pivot: PP 185.42, R1 187.13, S1 183.80. Price hovering at PP signals a market feeling for balance after recent weakness.

H1 — Intraday structure

EMAs: Price 185.51 is below the 20/50/200-hour EMAs (186.21/189.78/192.89). Intraday trend remains pressured, with rallies likely capped near the EMA20 first.

RSI 45.00: Slightly below neutral, reflecting hesitant buyers and a modest bearish bias.

MACD: Line -1.58 vs signal -2.19, histogram +0.61. Short-term momentum is stabilizing, which could support a grind toward 186–187 if it persists.

Bollinger Bands: Mid 184.66, upper 188.76, lower 180.56. Trading just above the mid-band suggests a mild bid inside a broader downward channel.

ATR 2.10: Intraday ranges near 2.10 USDT favor tactical range trades around the pivot cluster.

Pivot: PP 185.61, R1 186.03, S1 185.09. Price straddling PP highlights indecision ahead of a potential push.

M15 — Micro flow

EMAs: Price 185.51 is marginally above the 20/50 EMAs (185.50/185.35) yet far below the 200 EMA (189.86). Micro-bid is present but capped by higher-timeframe resistance.

RSI 51.23: Slightly positive, consistent with a cautious squeeze higher if liquidity cooperates.

MACD: Line 0.24 vs signal 0.32, histogram -0.08. Momentum is fading; a pause before the next impulse.

Bollinger Bands: Mid 185.61, upper 186.77, lower 184.44. Price just under the mid-band reflects compression near short-term balance.

ATR 0.69: Tight micro-range implies breakouts could travel quickly once triggered.

Synthesis: D1 is neutral but below key EMAs; H1 leans bearish while M15 is flat-to-bid. Overall, a cautious range with fragile momentum.

Key levels for SOL Analysis

Five levels to watch that align with today’s structure:

Level Type Bias/Note
185.42 Pivot PP (D1) Balance point; intraday anchor
187.13 Pivot R1 (D1) Near-term resistance; range top
183.80 Pivot S1 (D1) Immediate support; range floor
188.98 EMA200 (D1) Trend filter; reclaim to ease downside
194.43 EMA20 (D1) Momentum gauge; above = buyers back

Trading scenarios — SOL Analysis

Neutral (main)

Trigger: Repeated rejections between 183.80–187.13 keep price orbiting 185.42.

Target: Mean-revert to the pivot (185.42) and the H1 mid-band (184.66–186.00 zone).

Invalidation: Clean H1 close outside 183.80 or 187.13.

Risk: Use stops near 0.5× ATR ≈ 5.19 USDT to respect tight range.

Bullish

Trigger: H1 close above 188.98 (D1 EMA200) with follow-through.

Target: 191.77 (D1 mid-band) then 194.43 (D1 EMA20) if momentum improves.

Invalidation: Return below 185.42 pivot.

Risk: Stops 0.5–1.0× ATR ≈ 5.19–10.37 USDT; partial at first target to de-risk.

Bearish

Trigger: Break below 183.80 (D1 S1) on rising intraday momentum.

Target: 180.56 (H1 lower band) and 177.56 (D1 lower band) if pressure persists.

Invalidation: Recovery above 187.13 (D1 R1).

Risk: Consider wider buffer up to 1.0–1.5× ATR ≈ 10.37–15.56 USDT due to volatility.

Market context

Total cap: ~3.76T USD with a -2.33% 24h change. BTC dominance stands near 58.15%. Fear & Greed at 29 (Fear). High dominance and risk-off sentiment usually cap altcoin follow-through, so bounces can fade quicker.

For Solana, that backdrop argues for selective participation and respect for support and resistance while momentum rebuilds.

Ecosystem (DeFi/DEX)

Raydium AMM: 1d fees change -0.54%, 7d +34.69%, 30d +13.73. Activity improving on the week.

Orca DEX: 1d -9.72%, 7d +40.07%, 30d +50.42. Strong weekly/monthly uptick despite a soft daily print.

Meteora DLMM: 1d -29.80%, 7d +60.68%, 30d +140.97. Volatile but trending higher on longer lookbacks.

HumidiFi: 1d +104.05%, 7d +36.57%, 30d +237.25. Surge suggests episodic flows.

SolFi: 1d +16.73%, 7d +110.19%, 30d -78.87. Mixed trajectory indicates rotation across venues.

Overall, DeFi activity is mixed but constructive on weekly horizons — a cautiously supportive read for Solana perps liquidity.

Disclaimer

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. #NFA #DYOR

Institutional research on macro risks and crypto stability (incl. Solana) is covered by this European Central Bank report.

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