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Archived · 18 August 2026
Crypto · SOL
See how coverage of Solana is changing—and the bullish and bearish arguments behind it.
82% bullish — 82% of the articles that took a side on Solana argued Solana higher, articles published 11–17 August.
Solana · 82% bullish. 82% of the articles that took a side on Solana argued Solana higher, articles published 11–17 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | 68 |
| 2026-08-13 | 71 |
| 2026-08-14 | 79 |
| 2026-08-15 | 83 |
| 2026-08-16 | 85 |
| 2026-08-17 | 85 |
| 2026-08-18 | 82 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-17 | 85 |
| 2026-08-18 | 82 |
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 11 to 17 August, scored the following mornings.
After a week of upbeat coverage, the mood around Solana just turned slightly negative, driven by worries about leverage and slowing real-world usage.
SOL Pump Token Golden Cross now leads the bullish case — new
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6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Share of coverage
6.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's Pump token is transitioning from a bearish trend to a bullish structural shift as short-term momentum overtakes long-term averages, signaling sustained upside potential.
Share of coverage
2.4%
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
4.7%
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
4.3%
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
3.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
A sustained break above $76 would signal a bullish reversal with potential to reach $120 as buyers regain control
1 emerging narrative · Gaining attention from a low base
Share of coverage
2.4%
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.
5 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
5 fading narratives · Losing attention
Share of coverage
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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
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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-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
—
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
36 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Share of coverage
6.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Solana's Pump token is transitioning from a bearish trend to a bullish structural shift as short-term momentum overtakes long-term averages, signaling sustained upside potential.
Share of coverage
4.7%
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
4.3%
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
3.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
A sustained break above $76 would signal a bullish reversal with potential to reach $120 as buyers regain control
Share of coverage
2.4%
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
2.4%
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
2.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Staking risks including validator underperformance, unbonding periods, and regulatory uncertainty could limit the actual staking rewards passed through to ETF investors.
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 held above $75 while most assets sold, demonstrating relative strength during market stress
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
—
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
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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
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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
—
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
Bearish
In short
ETF inflows are crucial for a sustained Solana rally, but current trends are negative.
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 ability to hold above its key support level could signal the start of a new recovery phase.
Share of coverage
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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
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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
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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
SOL staking and validator infrastructure generate sustainable yield through staking rewards and delegation fees
Share of coverage
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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
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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
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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 DeFi expansion and XRP's cross-border payment integration are attracting institutional interest.
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
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
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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
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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
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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.
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The recent hack of Solana wallets is likely to lead to continued selling pressure and hinder recovery.
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