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Solana Outlook: ETF Inflows Rise, But Bears Continue to Control Momentum

Solana is still facing some pressure this Thursday, with its price dropping below 72 dollars. It has lost over 2.5 percent in the last two sessions as general market uncertainty and a cautious mood among futures traders keep the price down. Even with this decline, there are signs that institutional interest is picking up, which might help the market recover if conditions get better.

One positive sign this week is the steady money coming into Solana ETFs. Data shows these funds saw about 1.06 million dollars in net inflows on Wednesday, marking three straight days of growth. While these numbers aren't huge, the fact that they are consistent suggests that professional investors are still interested in Solana despite the recent price swings. Usually, this kind of steady demand helps stabilize the price when the market is weak.

On the other hand, the derivatives market tells a different story. Traders there remain mostly bearish, which makes it hard for Solana to gain any real upward momentum. The long-to-short ratio is currently at 0.91, its lowest point in over a month. Since this number is below one, it means there are more people betting on a price drop than a rise. Additionally, funding rates are slightly negative, showing that short sellers are willing to pay to keep their positions open because they expect the price to head lower.

Looking at the charts, Solana is still in a downward trend overall, even though it bounced back from the 60 dollar mark earlier this month. That recovery took the price toward 76 dollars, but sellers stepped in, and now the price is hovering around 71 dollars. This recent dip doesn't mean the recovery is over; it just looks like the market is pausing after its recent move.

A key level to keep an eye on is the support zone between 67.50 and 68.20 dollars. Buyers have protected this area lately. As long as Solana stays above this range, there is still a chance it could move higher again. To the upside, the first big test is at 76.70 dollars. If it breaks above that, the next targets would be around 81 and 83 dollars, with 90 dollars being a major psychological level further up.

If the price falls below 67.50 dollars, we could see more selling. That would likely send the price back toward 62 dollars or even down to the 60 dollar support level that started the last rally. Right now, momentum indicators are flattening out, which suggests the price might just move sideways for a while as traders wait for a clearer signal.

To summarize, Solana is at a bit of a crossroads. Institutional buying through ETFs is a good sign, but the cautious sentiment in the futures market is holding things back. The next major move will likely depend on whether the buying at these lower prices can outweigh the pressure from short sellers. For now, the focus is on whether Solana can hold the 67.50 dollar level and eventually break past 76.70 dollars. Until that happens, expect the price to fluctuate within this range.

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