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Archived · 16 August 2026
Crypto · SOL
See how coverage of Solana is changing—and the bullish and bearish arguments behind it.
85% bullish — 85% of the articles that took a side on Solana argued Solana higher, articles published 9–15 August.
Solana · 85% bullish. 85% of the articles that took a side on Solana argued Solana higher, articles published 9–15 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 56 |
| 2026-08-11 | 65 |
| 2026-08-12 | 68 |
| 2026-08-13 | 71 |
| 2026-08-14 | 79 |
| 2026-08-15 | 83 |
| 2026-08-16 | 85 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | 91 |
| 2026-07-19 | 90 |
| 2026-07-20 | 87 |
| 2026-07-21 | 77 |
| 2026-07-22 | 74 |
| 2026-07-23 | 72 |
| 2026-07-24 | 75 |
| 2026-07-30 | 67 |
| 2026-07-31 | 63 |
| 2026-08-01 | 58 |
| 2026-08-02 | 54 |
| 2026-08-03 | 58 |
| 2026-08-04 | 59 |
| 2026-08-05 | 58 |
| 2026-08-06 | 54 |
| 2026-08-07 | 50 |
| 2026-08-08 | 54 |
| 2026-08-09 | 57 |
| 2026-08-10 | 56 |
| 2026-08-11 | 65 |
| 2026-08-12 | 68 |
| 2026-08-13 | 71 |
| 2026-08-14 | 79 |
| 2026-08-15 | 83 |
| 2026-08-16 | 85 |
Each point measures the previous seven days of directional articles. It describes coverage, not the probability of a rise in Solana’s price.Articles published from 9 to 15 August, scored the following mornings.
After a week of cautiously upbeat coverage, Solana's conversation turned noticeably gloomier today, with fresh concerns about a company's ability to pay its bills using SOL.
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6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana's high-beta relationship with Bitcoin means it will fall harder if Bitcoin declines further.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's integration with MoneyGram's global remittance network expands its real-world utility and accessibility for fiat conversions across 170+ countries.
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana held above $75 while most assets sold, demonstrating relative strength during market stress
1 emerging narrative · Gaining attention from a low base
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's integration with MoneyGram's global remittance network expands its real-world utility and accessibility for fiat conversions across 170+ countries.
3 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
6 fading narratives · Losing attention
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's institutional credibility has been rehabilitated through network reliability improvements and technical design advantages that make it superior to alternatives for regulated asset settlement.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana-based meme coins inspired by viral internet phenomena can achieve massive valuations and exchange listings, demonstrating the asset class's market appeal
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Bitcoin ETF success during crypto market downturns demonstrates resilience and validates the institutional ETF model for digital assets like Solana
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Reducing SOL supply growth through increased burns and lower issuance will support price appreciation if demand remains steady or increases
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Governance vulnerabilities and security exploits on Solana-based projects create systemic risk and erode investor confidence in decentralized protocols
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's strong on-chain metrics and growing active wallets indicate genuine network adoption and utility despite price trading well below all-time highs
40 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana held above $75 while most assets sold, demonstrating relative strength during market stress
Share of coverage
2.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana ETFs are gaining attention for integrating staking rewards, which could simplify digital asset access for institutions.
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana's high-beta relationship with Bitcoin means it will fall harder if Bitcoin declines further.
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana Company's liquidity position is constrained and dependent on SOL price levels and market depth for asset liquidation.
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana's heavy overhead resistance and six-month downtrend are blocking recovery attempts.
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
SOL's 74% decline from its all-time high means future returns will be slower and more measured compared to presale opportunities in emerging tokens
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana's subsidy-driven professional trading program may generate activity that benefits venues and market makers without translating into sustainable value capture for SOL token holders.
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's integration onto the XRP Ledger DEX through Axelar's wrapped token expands cross-chain interoperability and accessibility for SOL, creating new trading venues and utility.
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana exhibits promising breakout potential at the £57.50 resistance level.
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The successful multi-month testing of Solana's Alpenglow consensus upgrade on a live community cluster with distributed validators indicates the upgrade is progressing toward real implementation
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Growing buzz around blockchain-based smart contracts is fueling massive gains in cryptocurrencies like Solana and Ethereum.
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Forward Industries' appointment of experienced crypto finance leadership to its board strengthens confidence in its ability to execute its Solana treasury strategy and grow shareholder value
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
SOL staking and validator infrastructure generate sustainable yield through staking rewards and delegation fees
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Alpenglow upgrade aims to significantly reduce transaction finality time, potentially enhancing Solana's appeal for trading and consumer apps.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
ETF inflows are crucial for a sustained Solana rally, but current trends are negative.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's ability to hold above its key support level could signal the start of a new recovery phase.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana's declining on-chain fundamentals and user engagement suggest the fastest returns are already behind current holders despite ambitious technical upgrades
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Dense short liquidation clusters between $78.5 and $80 could trigger forced buying that propels SOL higher if price breaks through those levels.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana faces sustained institutional selling pressure and token unlock events that will suppress near-term recovery prospects
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's DeFi expansion and XRP's cross-border payment integration are attracting institutional interest.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's rapid rise in market capitalization indicates strong investor confidence and potential for future growth.
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's fundamental metrics including record real-world asset TVL and ETF inflows support price recovery potential
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The recent hack of Solana wallets is likely to lead to continued selling pressure and hinder recovery.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Broader crypto market selloff is creating downward pressure on Solana
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Pepeto presale offers potential returns that could far exceed those of SOL.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
If Solana breaks above $77 support level and holds it, the token can rally toward $125-$130
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
SOL needs to break above $80 and establish momentum toward $100 to confirm a sustained recovery from June lows
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana is experiencing gains despite being near a two-month low.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana's longer-term trend remains bearish as the 100-day and 200-day EMAs continue to reject price and slope downward.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The gap between Solana's strong fundamentals and lagging price creates a technical setup that typically precedes a significant price move upward.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's recent rally and network metrics suggest moderate upside potential.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Failure to break above $98 could lead Solana back towards $88 or even $78.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana treasury firms are generating additional yield through staking, creating a dual return mechanism that enhances shareholder value
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Weekly RSI bullish divergence after an 80% drawdown signals SOL may begin trending higher sooner rather than requiring further capitulation
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's upcoming Alpenglow network upgrade scheduled for August-October 2026 will provide additional bullish momentum in the short and mid-term
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's partnership with Google Cloud to enable AI-driven payments using stablecoins will expand the network's use cases.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's momentum is building due to institutional flows and developer activity.
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Solana's on-chain metrics are deteriorating despite impressive technology, suggesting the network is losing real usage momentum
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The explosive growth of the RWA market on Solana, reaching $3.4 billion in less than three years, demonstrates strong institutional demand and validates the network's competitive positioning
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Stablecoin settlement on blockchain networks can reduce remittance transaction costs by 3-9% through improved capital efficiency and faster settlement, creating structural demand for blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
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