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Ethereum Layer-1 competitor Solana is making strong moves with the SOL price gaining an additional 7.26% and moving all the way to $120. With this, Solana has extended its weekly gains by a staggering 60% and December gains by a solid 100%.
<h3 id="can-the-solana-sol-price-rally-continue">Can the Solana (SOL) Price Rally Continue?</h3>
After this unstoppable price rally, investors have been waiting for a dip and an opportunity to accumulate.
As per trade suggestions shared on TradingView, there appears to be a <a href="https://coingape.com/markets/solana-price-prediction-whats-ahead-for-sol-after-100/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">potential buying opportunity</a> in the short term for accumulating more SOL. Though it may be challenging to recommend establishing a substantial position after recent gains, there seems to be further upward potential for SOL.
Taking a broader perspective, SOL successfully surpassed a crucial level at $113 without encountering significant resistance. The swift price surge has prompted some cryptocurrency traders to secure profits, a prudent move in light of the notable price increase.
In the Solana 2024 projection, $143 stands out as a significant resistance level. Traders should anticipate sell-offs, particularly around zones of price resistance. On the downside, $100 shall provide a better buying opportunity for Solana.
The next year 2024 could be more appealing for the crypto market with the arrival of <a href="https://coingape.com/analysts-predict-btc-rally-to-continue-as-bitcoin-funding-rates-reset/?utm_source=24hrsupdateall" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin ETFs</a>. This could also lead to a fresh influx of institutional funds in the market. The below chart shows that a realistic expectation of $250 for the Solana price by the end of 2024.
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<h3 id="sol-trumps-eth-in-trading-volumes">SOL Trumps ETH In Trading Volumes</h3>
Solana (SOL) has outpaced Ethereum (ETH) in 24-hour perpetual futures trading volume, a crucial metric in the cryptocurrency market.
Based on CoinMarketCap data, Solana achieved an impressive trading volume of 5.56 billion USDT, surpassing Ethereum’s 4.68 billion USDT. This shift in market dynamics coincides with a 7.51% increase in Solana’s price over the last 24 hours.
Perpetual futures, a form of derivatives contract without an expiry date, enable traders to speculate on future cryptocurrency prices. These instruments play a vital role in crypto market liquidity and price discovery. Solana’s lead in this metric is particularly noteworthy, given Ethereum’s historical dominance in the field.
In spot trading volume, Solana continues to dominate with a percentage volume of 8.43%, outpacing Ethereum’s 4.62%. Additionally, Solana has achieved a market capitalization exceeding $50 billion, solidifying its position as a notable player in the cryptocurrency sphere. In a noteworthy feat, Solana has also surpassed Ethereum in 24-hour Decentralized Exchange (DEX) trading volume.
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