Date: Mon, Sept 15, 2025 | 10:55 AM GMT

The cryptocurrency market is showing slight volatility ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting this week, with Ethereum (ETH) trading near the $4,525 mark after a 3% drop. This has put pressure on several altcoins, including Solana (SOL).

SOL is down 4% today, trimming its weekly gains to around 10%. However, beneath the surface, a powerful bullish structure is unfolding on the chart, suggesting that Solana could be gearing up for a massive move.

Solana (SOL) Price
Source: Coinmarketcap

Cup and Handle Pattern in Play

On the weekly chart, SOL is displaying one of the most well-known bullish continuation patterns — the Cup and Handle.

The “cup” began forming after the 2021 bull run peak, when SOL topped around $253 before entering a prolonged decline. The price bottomed near $8 in late 2022, then gradually curved upward, completing a rounded bottom by late 2024.

Solana (SOL) Weekly Chart
Solana (SOL) Weekly Chart/Coinsprobe (Source: Tradingview)

From there, the “handle” phase emerged, pulling the price down to about $100 in April 2025. Since then, SOL has been bouncing strongly, and is now testing a key neckline resistance zone between $253 and $263 — the same area where the last major rejection occurred.

What’s Next for SOL?

At the current $236 level, Solana is only a step away from a potential breakout. If buyers can push decisively above the $263 neckline, it would confirm the Cup and Handle breakout and open the door to a sharp rally.

Based on technical projections, the breakout target for this pattern lies near the $500 zone, which would represent over 111% upside from today’s price. A move of this magnitude could reignite broader bullish sentiment across the Solana ecosystem.

With one of the strongest bullish structures now in play, all eyes are on Solana as it nears its defining breakout moment.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies.


Nilesh Hembade
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Nilesh Hembade
Nilesh Hembade is the Founder and Author of Coinsprobe, with 5+ years of experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Since launching the platform in 2023, he delivers daily, research-driven insights through market analysis, on-chain data, and technical research. His work has been featured on Binance, Bitget, and CoinMarketCap. He is also certified through Binance Academy (NFT Certificate).
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