Solana is drawing mixed technical views as one analyst sees a long-term bull flag targeting $1,000, while another says SOL still lacks a clear macro trend.
Crypto Curb argues that a breakout from the weekly flag could fuel major upside, but EliZ says SOL first needs to reclaim the $82-$90 zone to confirm stronger momentum.
Solana Bull Flag Keeps $1,000 Target in Focus, Analyst Says
Solana may still be following a long-term bullish roadmap despite months of consolidation, according to crypto analyst Crypto Curb. The analyst argues that SOL is repeating a pattern seen during previous market cycles, where extended sideways trading inside a downward-sloping channel was followed by a powerful breakout.
SOL/USDT Weekly Bull Flag Pattern. Source: Crypto Curb (@CryptoCurb)
The weekly chart highlights what appears to be a large bull flag formation that developed after Solana's strong advance. According to Crypto Curb, similar structures emerged during earlier phases of SOL's market history before major rallies resumed. The current consolidation range, which has contained price action since 2024, is shown as a continuation pattern rather than a trend reversal.
The analyst's projection suggests a breakout above the flag could eventually send Solana toward the $1,000 level and beyond. While the target remains highly speculative, the bullish thesis depends on SOL maintaining support within the current structure and eventually breaking through the upper boundary of the channel.
For now, traders are watching whether Solana can build enough momentum to confirm a breakout. Until that happens, the bull flag remains a potential setup rather than a confirmed move, with resistance levels likely to determine whether the long-term bullish outlook stays intact.
Solana Stuck in the Middle of Its Range as Traders Await a Clear Trend
Solana remains trapped in a broad trading range with no strong directional signal on the weekly chart, according to crypto analyst EliZ. The analyst said SOL is currently positioned near the middle of the range, making it difficult to justify a high-conviction bullish or bearish outlook.
SOL/USDT Weekly Bull Flag. Source: Crypto Curb (@CryptoCurb)
The chart highlights a key resistance zone between roughly $82 and $90. According to EliZ, a clean reclaim of that area would turn former resistance into support and could signal the start of a more sustainable recovery phase. Until then, price action remains neutral from a macro perspective.
On the downside, the analyst is monitoring a move toward the lower end of the range near the $45-$50 area. A decline into that zone could present a more attractive opportunity for long-term accumulation, particularly if selling pressure begins to fade and buyers step back into the market.
Despite the current lack of momentum, EliZ remains constructive on Solana's long-term outlook. The analyst noted that when SOL eventually establishes a stronger trend, it could once again become a major driver of activity across the on-chain ecosystem, with capital historically flowing into Solana-based meme coins and other higher-risk assets during periods of strength.
