Solana’s Rebound Is Drawing Smart Money—Here’s What It Means
Solana is seeing a sharp rebound after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, attracting smart money back into the market. With institutional confidence rising, SOL could soon test the $150 mark.
Solana is rebounding sharply following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and this relief rally has reawakened interest from smart money in the market.
If momentum holds, the coin could reclaim the $150 mark before Q2 wraps up.
Smart Money Backs Solana
The geopolitical relief, which began on Monday after the ceasefire was announced, has sparked renewed risk appetite, drawing smart money back into the SOL market. Readings from the SOL/USD one-day chart show a 1% uptick in the coin’s Smart-Money Index (SMI) since Monday’s announcement.
SOL SMI. Source:
TradingView
The SMI measures the activity of institutional investors by tracking price movements at specific times of the trading day. It reflects how “smart money” trades during the end-of-day sessions, after retail-driven volatility in the morning. When the SMI spikes, it signals increased confidence from institutional investors, often indicating a bullish outlook.
The gradual surge in SOL’s SMI suggests growing conviction among key investors as its price climbs. This trend indicates that institutional players are positioning for further upside as the coin rides the broader market recovery.
Moreover, SOL’s long/short ratio supports this bullish outlook. Per Coinglass, this is at 1.013, reflecting growing confidence among SOL futures traders.
SOL Long/Short Ratio. Source:
Coinglass
This ratio compares the number of long and short positions in a market. When an asset’s long/short ratio is above 1, there are more long than short positions, indicating that SOL traders are predominantly betting on a price increase.
Solana Battles Critical Resistance
With rising key holder interest and overall market momentum improving, SOL looks poised to extend its gains into July. A push toward the $150 level could be on the cards if the altcoin successfully breaks above the resistance at $148.81.
SOL Price Analysis. Source:
TradingView
However, if demand stalls and SOL distribution recommences, the altcoin’s value could plunge to $142.59. If bearish pressure strengthens here, the coin’s value could dip further to $134.68.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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