Solana price prediction: Further downside likely as SOL struggles below key resistance

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Solana rises 0.72% to $84.13 today

Highlights

The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) attracted $1.51 million in new capital on February 19, 2026, marking sustained investor interest.
Solana spot ETFs saw their sixth consecutive day of positive net inflows totaling $2.39 million, while the blockchain led 24-hour DApp revenue and DEX volume.
SOL trades at $84.13, below key moving averages and resistance at $97.92, with technical indicators showing strong bearish momentum and an expected range of $76.00 to $92.00 over five days.

Sustained inflows and ecosystem growth drive renewed institutional interest

On February 19, 2026, the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) attracted $1.51 million in new capital. Solana spot ETFs recorded positive net inflows for the sixth consecutive day, with daily inflows reaching about $2.39 million. The blockchain also led in 24-hour DApp revenue and DEX volume, while institutional interest and ecosystem development in DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications continued.

Bearish momentum confirmed as indicators diverge with low volatility

Momentum readings outline a weak setup, as the MACD shows a strong sell signal and the ADX on D1 confirms a powerful bearish trend, while daily RSI is also in bearish territory. Stochastic RSI indicates overbought conditions, whereas Bull/Bear Power is in the oversold region, highlighting the prevailing pressure from sellers. Awesome Oscillator remains neutral and does not reinforce the current direction. There was a small overnight gap, with today’s opening price slightly above the previous close. Price action is mid-range between $84.08 and $85.01, reflecting low volatility and a modest upward move of 0.72%. The short-term intraday tone is neutral, with lingering pressure after the open; however, divergence between oscillators and momentum indicators underscores ongoing uncertainty.

Downside risk prevails as breakout scenarios hinge on key levels

For the next five trading days, the expected range is $76.00 to $92.00, reflecting typical volatility and keeping the current price centered. The probability of a further price increase is very low (less than 20%), making a downward move much more likely. Baseline scenario: SOL consolidates between nearby support and resistance. In the bullish scenario, a break above $97.92 could trigger a test of higher levels. In the bearish scenario, a slip below $76.00 would open the way to lower weekly supports.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the recent ETF inflows and strong DApp activity as positive macro and sentiment drivers for Solana. Despite persistent technical headwinds, he believes institutional interest and ecosystem growth offer constructive signals. The analyst remains moderately bullish in the medium term, even as short-term risks dominate. "If Solana can hold above key support and attract further capital, I see room for recovery as the broader ecosystem matures and institutional demand keeps rising."

Previously it was reported that Solana continues to trade below key weekly moving averages, with bearish momentum confirmed by technical indicators such as the MACD, RSI, and ADX, while the price remains under major resistance levels and heads toward oversold conditions. For the week ahead, SOL is expected to consolidate within a narrow range, with limited prospects for a bullish reversal unless resistance near $87–$88.50 is breached, and a higher likelihood of retesting lower support levels if selling pressure persists.

Source of Data: SOL Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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