Solana price risks drop below $80 support as a rounded top forms

Solana price is showing signs of weakness after failing to sustain momentum above the $90 level, with price action now tilting bearish as a rounded top pattern takes shape on lower timeframes.

Solana ( $SOL ) has slipped to $83 at press time, down % from its April 17 high near $90. The token has struggled to hold gains over the past week, with repeated rejections near the $88–$90 zone signaling fading bullish strength.

The latest move comes as Solana continues to track broader market caution, with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering below key resistance levels and limiting upside across high-beta altcoins.

On the 4-hour chart, Solana price appears to be forming a rounded top pattern, typically considered a bearish reversal structure. The pattern reflects a gradual shift from buying pressure to sustained selling, often leading to a breakdown once key support levels give way.

In Solana’s case, the neckline of this formation sits near the $78–$80 region, which has acted as a strong support zone throughout April. A decisive breakdown below this level could accelerate downside momentum.

Short-term moving averages are also starting to converge and turn lower, indicating weakening trend strength. Price is currently trading below key short-term averages, suggesting sellers are gaining control in the near term.

If the rounded top confirms with a breakdown below $80, the next downside targets could emerge near the $75 level initially, with a deeper move potentially extending toward the $70 zone.

The bearish technical setup aligns with a range of external factors weighing on Solana’s outlook.

The Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance on interest rates continues to drain liquidity from risk assets, while institutional demand has shown signs of cooling, with spot Solana ETF flows stalling in recent weeks.

At the same time, on-chain activity has slowed, with decentralized exchange volumes declining sharply from earlier highs, reducing network-driven demand for SOL.

Large holder activity has also added pressure, with a recent transfer of over 300,000 SOL to exchanges raising concerns about potential sell-side supply.

Despite these bearish signs, if bulls manage to defend this level and reclaim the $88–$90 resistance area, it could invalidate the bearish setup and stabilize price action.

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