Can Solana’s User Surge Flip the Script? ⋆ ZyCrypto

Solana (SOL) could be poised for a breakout above $200, with analysts and Santiment data highlighting that renewed network growth will be key to surpassing this resistance.

Network growth has historically fueled Solana’s rallies. In November 2024, the ecosystem surged with 30.2 million new wallets, but momentum has since cooled sharply, with only 7.3 million added in recent months, raising questions about sustained engagement.

Slowing wallet growth could challenge Solana, as active user adoption directly influences investor confidence and trading activity. 

Well, a drop in new wallets often signals reduced on-chain engagement, which can weigh on token demand and price momentum. Therefore, a keen eye should be kept on whether Solana can reignite wallet creation and ecosystem activity in the coming weeks.

Despite these concerns, Solana remains resilient, trading at $143.61 per CoinGecko data, just below the $145 resistance. A breakout above this level could reignite investor interest and attract both retail and institutional participants, signaling renewed bullish momentum and strengthening Solana’s stance among leading smart contract platforms.

Solana’s growth rebound hinges on multiple factors, including expanding DeFi projects, gaming platforms, and NFT marketplaces, as well as enhanced transaction speed, scalability, and ecosystem stability. Broader crypto market sentiment, especially toward mid-cap tokens like SOL, will also be crucial.

Meanwhile, Solana could surge this year as real-world adoption grows and a major protocol upgrade nears mainnet. The network is positioning itself as a high-performance settlement layer for large-scale finance.

Adoption momentum is highlighted by Visa’s Head of Crypto, Cuy Sheffield, confirming that two U.S. banks are now settling USDC transactions on Solana.