Solana’s Next Move: Will Negative Funding Rates Trigger a Major Price Shift?

• Solana’s negative funding rate hints at bearish pressure despite a 95% rally since April.
• SOL consolidates below $180, facing resistance that has capped previous upward moves.
• Solana’s 50/100-day EMAs support an uptrend, but RSI nears overbought territory.

Solana (SOL) is being put to the test as it is now the only top 10 cryptocurrency, other than stablecoins, that has a negative funding rate. According to Glassnode, an analytical platform, the rate is currently negative, at -0.0002%. Although it is a small number, the figure could indicate reversals in the market.

The token value has risen sharply in recent weeks, adding over 95% since the start of April. Still, SOL has reached a significant resistance area as a result of the rally. Currently, the price is holding just below $180. Resistance here has slowed the bulls’ progress many times.

Since Solana’s funding rate has turned negative, traders are acting more cautiously. When funding rates are negative, it could resist the upward trend. If investors continue to believe a downturn is likely, Solana’s present success may not last very long.

Solana Set for Bullish Move, But Breakout Must Be Confirmed

Yet, crypto analyst Lark Davis observed that Solana’s price is setting up for a bullish move. If the current trend persists, it could lead to a price rise. In Davis’s view, the predicted target price for this pattern is $200. However, before any positive movement happens, the breakout should be confirmed.

Solana’s next steps will be important. If bulls push through, it may reveal that a new upward move is beginning for the price. This opens the possibility for Solana to hit $200 and maybe move to a higher range. But if sellers gain strength and the funding rate remains negative, a pullback could be approaching.

Solana Bulls Face Key Resistance in Bid for Breakout

The price is currently above the 50-day and 100-day EMAs, with the 50-day EMA crossing above the 100-day EMA. This crossover signals a potential medium-term uptrend. Historically, such moves, supported by rising moving averages, have lifted the price and reinforced a bullish outlook in both the short and medium term.

Now, the RSI stands at 60.25, showing a slight sign of buyers taking over. This value suggests that Solana is not yet fully overbought (it is below 70), but it is approaching this threshold.

As of press time, Solana is trading at $175.68 , a little over the important resistance point of $180.The bulls are now facing a major resistance test. If Solana manages to move above this level, the trend might stay bullish. If this level isn’t reached, the market could fall further.

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Over the next few days, the market will indicate whether the bullish trend will continue or if a change is forthcoming.