Solana tests $82–84 level as $230 remains possible

Solana (SOL) is currently testing a vital support zone between $82 and $84, a level seen by analysts as crucial for the near-term price outlook. Momentum appears to be weakening on daily RSI charts, while long-term trends indicate that SOL remains in a broad triangle formation. This technical setup has fueled debate over whether the critical support can hold following recent volatility.Short-term pressure increasesMid-to-long-term triangle formationSolana’s technical foundation at a glance Short-term pressure increasesMarket analyst TedPillows, closely following Solana’s price movements, highlights that the SOL/USDT pair on Binance is trading inside the $82 to $84 band. After briefly testing the $100 mark, this zone has emerged as a “must-hold” support level for Solana, following a swift pullback in price.Analysis of daily charts reveals that Solana has failed to break through the key resistance zone between $94 and $96. The price has fallen back from this area and is approaching the rising support line in effect since early February. The 14-period RSI value has slipped to 40.99, signaling a sharp loss of buyer strength as the RSI falls below its own upward trend line.If the daily close drops below the $82–84 support, the ascending support line will break and sellers will clearly gain the upper hand in the short term.However, as long as the price holds above this support, sideways movement within the $82–84 and $94–96 range remains likely. According to analysts, daily closes above $94–96 would be required to trigger a strong upward move. Mid-to-long-term triangle formationExpanding to a broader timeframe, Solana continues to move within a long-term triangle pattern. Analyst Ray’s three-day Binance chart shows that, after a sharp decline, SOL has seen nearly 99 days of sideways price action inside this range.The upper boundary of the triangle aligns with resistance traced back to 2025 levels, while the lower boundary corresponds to support established in 2023. As long as the rising support holds, long-term buyers are seen as remaining active. A significant breakout above the triangle’s descending resistance line would be needed to ignite a more substantial rally.Should a strong upward breakout occur on the chart, a potential target of $230 could come into play for Solana.Currently, Solana’s price continues to consolidate and remains directionless awaiting confirmation. A decisive breakout from this triangle—either higher or lower—appears set to determine the next major move for the market in the short- to mid-term.Solana’s technical foundation at a glanceSolana distinguishes itself as a blockchain platform offering high-speed, low-fee transactions. The network powers a range of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT applications and is known for its unique hybrid design, combining Proof-of-History with Proof-of-Stake mechanisms to enable efficiency and scalability.Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.