Solana’s chart is sending mixed signals that could punish traders on the wrong side.
A crowded head-and-shoulders setup and a recycled RSI capitulation level now raise the risk of a sharp break.
Crowd-Watched Solana Pattern Risks Upside “Bear Trap”
Solana sits on a major weekly support zone while traders fixate on a textbook head-and-shoulders pattern.
Analyst CryptoCurb warned that it “would be a real shame” if the formation breaks upward just as short sellers lean into the bearish setup.
Solana Head and Shoulders Bear Trap Comparison. Source: CryptoCurbOn the weekly SOL/USD chart, price has carved out a left shoulder, head, and right shoulder against a horizontal base near the $130 area.
Many traders view a clean breakdown below that neckline as confirmation of a larger bearish reversal.
However, the chart overlay shows a similar pattern from the 2010 S&P 500 that failed, trapping bears before a sustained rally.
Curb’s comparison highlights the risk that Solana could repeat that script. If the token holds the green support band and turns higher, the invalidated pattern could fuel a squeeze, forcing late shorts to cover.
The sketched projection on the chart outlines a potential move back toward the $260–$320 region if buyers regain control from this support line.
Solana RSI Drops Back to 2023 Capitulation Zone
Solana has fallen to relative-strength levels last seen at its 2023 bottom, when SOL traded near $13, according to WebTrend.
The 3-day chart shows the RSI line touching the same oversold band that preceded the token’s major reversal last cycle.
Solana RSI Cycle Comparison. Source: WebTrendAt the same time, SOL changes hands around $143 on Coinbase, far above that prior low.
The divergence between today’s price and the old RSI floor highlights how aggressively momentum has cooled despite Solana holding a much higher level on the chart.
Traders now watch whether this repeated RSI print marks another medium-term bottom or simply signals that selling pressure remains intense.
The previous occurrence in mid-2023 came just before Solana began its long climb from double-digit prices into the current range.
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Tatevik Avetisyan is an editor at Kriptoworld who covers emerging crypto trends, blockchain innovation, and altcoin developments. She is passionate about breaking down complex stories for a global audience and making digital finance more accessible.
📅 Published: November 20, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: November 20, 2025
