Chart: https://www.gate.com/trade/SOL_USDT
Based on real-time cryptocurrency market data, as of July 24, SOL_USDT is trading at $183.26, down about 0.09% on the day, within a range of $182.15 to $201.56. Over the last 14 days, the price of SOL_USDT has surged sharply from around $2.50 to a high of $3.66. This represents a gain of more than 25%.
Recovering investor confidence, a rebound in Bitcoin, and growth in Solana’s on-chain activity have primarily driven this rally. Even though prices have pulled back from recent highs, the overall trend remains firmly within a medium-term uptrend channel.
In mid-July, Web3 investment firm Upexi announced it added 1.8 million SOL to its fund portfolio, with a total value exceeding $300 million. This announcement quickly energized the market, sparking a surge of follow-on buying from investors, and was a key driver of the recent SOL price rally.
Upexi’s increased position signals institutional endorsement of Solana’s long-term network development, and illustrates capital’s preference for high-performance, low-fee public blockchains. Major institutional moves often serve as strong indicators and help newer investors gauge market trends.
Technically, after breaking above $180, SOL_USDT has been consolidating at elevated levels:
Trading volume has increased steadily over the past three days, indicating strong activity from both buyers and sellers. If SOL breaks above $195 with heavy volume, the market may experience accelerated gains. If volume fades, the price is likely to pull back toward support at $175.
For new investors, the current price level is not ideal for chasing the market. Consider the following strategies: