Solana price retreats from $200 as outflows rise and tests key support zones

Solana price retreats from $200 as outflows rise and tests key support zones
Solana price faces correction after failing to hold above $185 as support zones near $174 come into focus

​Solana (SOL) fell back to around $179.44 on Thursday after facing firm resistance near the $200 mark, with price action suggesting a short-term pullback is in motion. The decline comes after SOL tested a horizontal supply zone and the retest of a broken trendline from early July. 

Highlights

- Solana price slips to $179 after rejection near $200 resistance and trendline retest

- On-chain net outflows top $16.55 million, indicating possible near-term bearish pressure

- Critical support at $163–174 must hold or risk reversal toward 200-day EMA near $161.47

Despite the drawdown, Solana’s daily structure remains bullish as long as it stays above the $160 to $163 support zone, reinforced by the 50 and 100 EMA clusters. Short-term technical pressure is now centered around the 20-day EMA at $174.22, which is being retested. A decisive bounce from here could open the door to a renewed attempt at the $185–$200 resistance band, but failure to hold this area may see a breakdown toward the 200-day EMA near $161.47. This level also coincides with the lower end of a previous demand zone.

On-chain data signals investor caution

Latest on-chain metrics show rising investor caution following Solana’s rally earlier this month. Net outflow data for July 25 indicates $16.55 million has exited the asset across major exchanges. Historically, such outflows—particularly around resistance zones, precede weaker price action and increased selling pressure.

SOL price dynamics (Source: TradingView)

This shift in on-chain sentiment adds to the technical hesitation seen on charts, where the uptrend now hinges on bulls defending the $174 and $163 support levels. Any clean break below $160 would mark a structural breakdown, undermining the bullish case built since June.

Solana outlook: key levels under pressure amid net selling

Solana’s broader bullish trend remains intact, but is increasingly under pressure as investors take profits and net outflows rise. Bulls must hold $174 to avoid a deeper correction. If the price stabilizes above this region, a move back toward $200 is still possible, but momentum must rebuild soon.

As earlier discussed, Solana’s July breakout above $165 confirmed trend continuation, with upside targets flagged at $200 and $220. While the first leg played out, current structure suggests the rally has paused. The next few sessions will determine if the move evolves into a broader correction or resumes its climb.

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