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As the holiday season rolls in, the crypto market is mirroring the quiet streets – most big names like <a href="https://cryptodaily.co.uk/tag/bitcoin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> are trading lower this Christmas Day. It&#39;s as if investors are taking a well-deserved break, but don&#39;t let this calm deceive you. There&#39;s an undercurrent of excitement bubbling beneath: the last week of December could be a game changer, with crypto enthusiasts speculating about a potential “Santa Claus rally”. And there’s more – the crypto world is abuzz with talks of a possible Bitcoin Spot ETF approval come January, setting the stage for what could be a bullish start to the new year.In this landscape of cautious hope, <a href="https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2023/12/solana-sol-may-dethrone-ethereum-eth-in-the-blockchain-battle-what-other-coin-is-primed-for-a-challenge" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solana (SOL)</a> is stealing the spotlight: this weekend, altcoin broke past the $100 barrier, a feat it hasn’t achieved since the dramatic days preceding Terra&#39;s collapse. Now, it&#39;s trading above $110, marking an eye-popping 800% increase over the year and a staggering 90% jump in just the past month. Solana (SOL) has even flipped both Ripple and Binance Coin to become the world’s fourth crypto by market cap. From challenging giants like Uniswap in decentralized exchange volumes to making waves in the <a href="https://cryptodaily.co.uk/tag/nft" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">NFT</a> and gaming sectors, SOL is on a roll. Its ecosystem is thriving with activity, whether it&#39;s meme coins like BONK capturing traders&#39; imaginations or solid advancements like Paxos expanding to Solana (SOL), enhancing its position as a formidable <a href="https://cryptodaily.co.uk/tag/ethereum" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum</a> competitor.Amidst this Solana success story, there&#39;s also a rising star to watch out for – <a href="https://scapesmania.io/?utm_source&#61;cryptodaily&amp;utm_medium&#61;mmedia&amp;utm_campaign&#61;SOL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ScapesMania</a> (MANIA) capturing imaginations with its blend of enticing presale perks, gaming ecosystem, DAO governance, and a vision that aims to reshape the multi-billion-dollar industry.ScapesMania: Invest In Tomorrow With An Exclusive Presale EventWhile some are facing an uncertain future, the trajectory of a presale project is far easier to predict. ScapesMania (MANIA) is a well-balanced, meticulously designed project that acts as a gaming ecosystem. Through DAO governance, backers will be able to influence and benefit from a multi-billion-dollar industry. A wide range of features paired with the best technology, a professional team, and a long-term, highly ambitious vision can make ScapesMania the next big thing in crypto. Presale discounts and stage bonuses only add to the project&#39;s appeal.<h2 id="header-0">Presale is Live Now - Join Now for a Chance to Benefit with MANIA</h2>Backed by an award-winning developer crew, ScapesMania stands for transparency: every member’s social media profile is public. The project can achieve this not just by bringing big innovation to the game, but by putting its community front and center. Driving customer engagement and making sure that everyone benefits through great tokenomics and generous rewards is what makes ScapesMania the project with a bright future ahead.<a href="https://scapesmania.io/?utm_source&#61;cryptodaily&amp;utm_medium&#61;mmedia&amp;utm_campaign&#61;SOL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Presale is Live, Learn More About Major Benefits</a>Solana (SOL) Technical AnalysisFor Solana (SOL), current technical indicators offer a mixed yet intriguing picture: SOL is currently trading between its first support at $80.38 and its first resistance at $131.38. The comparison between the Simple Moving Averages (SMA) – with the 10-day SMA at $112.72 slightly above the 100-day SMA at $80.43 – suggests a bullish trend in the short term.<img src="https://academy-public.coinmarketcap.com/optimized-uploads/36e86e5880cf488092f372a3e1903246.png" />Source: <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/chart/3rzIBxxK/?symbol&#61;COINBASE%3ASOLUSD" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TradingView</a>Key indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 66.73 and the Stochastic %K at 77.01 suggest that the asset is nearing overbought territory, but hasn&#39;t quite reached it yet. The Average Directional Index (ADX) stands at 50.17, indicating a strong trend, while the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 63.32 supports this bullish run. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) level of 7.33 and a positive momentum of 8.73 further bolster the optimism.<h2 id="header-1">Solana (SOL) Bullish Indicators</h2>From a bullish perspective, Solana&#39;s (SOL) recent network activity adds substantial weight to the optimistic scenario – with a <a href="https://www.theblock.co/data/on-chain-metrics/solana" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">record-setting number</a> of both new and active addresses on the network, surpassing previous highs, there&#39;s clear evidence of growing user engagement and adoption. The 50% increase in active addresses since November, reaching over 15.6 million, demonstrates a strong and expanding user base. Moreover, the record number of new addresses in December, which is higher than the previous peak in May 2023, indicates a burgeoning interest in the SOL ecosystem. This increased network activity, coupled with the technical indicators, suggests that if Solana (SOL) breaks above its current resistance at $131.38, it could aim for the second target at $150.19, and potentially even the third ceiling at $201.19.<h2 id="header-2">Solana (SOL) Bearish Indicators</h2>On the bearish side, there are factors that could dampen Solana’s (SOL) upward trajectory – the decrease in trading volume by 32% in the last 24 hours signals a recent drop in market activity, which might suggest a waning interest or a period of consolidation; additionally, the movement of a significant amount of SOL to the Binance exchange, as <a href="https://twitter.com/whale_alert/status/1739013511454290033?ref_src&#61;twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1739013511454290033%7Ctwgr%5E6c55be27d89bc3a2de0ded10efae53815193146f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url&#61;https%3A%2F%2Fu.today%2Fsolana-sol-rally-nearing-its-end-wallet-moves-23-million-to-binance-amid-price-dip" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reported</a> by Whale Alert, introduces an element of uncertainty. Such large transfers often lead to speculation about potential market manipulation or an impending sell-off, which could pressure Solana’s (SOL) price. Furthermore, the fact that non-voting transactions on the SOL network remain below their November figures could be a sign that real user activity isn&#39;t keeping pace with the growing number of addresses. Such discrepancy might lead to concerns over the long-term sustainability of the network&#39;s growth – in this scenario, if Solana (SOL) drops below its current support at $80.38, it might find itself testing the lower threshold at $48.19.ConclusionAs we navigate the festive lull in the crypto markets, Solana (SOL) emerges as a beacon of both opportunity and caution: on one hand, SOL&#39;s significant year-over-year growth, breaking past key resistance levels, and an expanding network of active and new addresses paint a picture of a thriving ecosystem ripe for bullish runs. On the other hand, certain bearish indicators – such as the recent drop in trading volume and the potential implications of large SOL transfers to exchanges – remind us of the volatile and unpredictable nature of the crypto domain.Disclaimer: This is a sponsored article and is for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Crypto Daily, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.RELATED TOPICS: <a href="https://cryptodaily.co.uk/tag/altcoins" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#ALTCOINS</a> <a href="https://cryptodaily.co.uk/tag/breaking-news" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BREAKING NEWS</a> <a href="https://cryptodaily.co.uk/tag/spotlight" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#SPOTLIGHT</a>

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