Solana price tests $150 support amid market panic, is more downside ahead?

Caution is spreading across the market as Solana price faces another test at a key support level.

Solana price is now exchanging hands at $157, putting its daily drop at 0.96% while losses for the week stand at a steep 22%. The consistent selling since Monday has erased much of its late October gains and put pressure on critical technical zones.​

The sharpest part of the decline happened at the start of this trading week. SOL (SOL) moved down from $188, breaking through its weekly $175 support and falling as low as $147 before finding buyers near the $150 level.

However, the decline has not been limited to Solana. The total crypto market value has collapsed by $300 billion after Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke below $100,000, dragging major altcoins lower along with it. The mood across digital assets remains cautious, with broad-based weakness and few signs of recovery so far.​

SOL’s future direction depends on whether the $150 support zone can withstand further selling pressure. If negative sentiment across the market persists, prices could continue to slide to levels that could decimate investor confidence.  

Solana price outlook

Solana’s sharp decline yesterday brought the token to the bottom boundary of the downward parallel channel that has defined its moves since September. Since entering this downtrend, SOL has respected the pattern, consistently finding support and resistance at the channel’s edges.​

Firmly below its 200-day moving average and the once-reliable $175 weekly support, Solana price’s midterm outlook now leans strongly bearish. This breakdown makes it much harder for buyers to regain control as any move higher will likely meet strong resistance.

With the wider crypto market deep in the red, attempts at recovery face additional headwinds. Negative sentiment means that traders are more likely to sell into any bounce, reinforcing the potential for $175 to act as a formidable resistance in the near term.

If SOL cannot clear this resistance, the price may revisit $150 or even move lower, especially if market conditions deteriorate. On the other hand, a more positive scenario would see Solana consolidating after testing $175, drawing in renewed investor interest before making a healthier move higher.

Much will depend on whether overall market volatility cools and confidence returns. For now, caution appears prudent as market participants will watch for stability before seeking fresh opportunities.