The post Consolidation Deepens as Bulls Struggle to Regain Momentum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Altcoin Analysis Solana (SOL) is holding just below the $185 mark after another muted trading session, as technical analysts remain split on the token’s next move. The market has entered a quiet consolidation phase following last week’s rejection near $250, with trading volumes and speculative activity continuing to fade. At the time of writing, Solana was changing hands around $184, up a modest 0.5% in 24 hours. Analysts say that while the token remains one of the top performers of 2025, momentum has cooled, and conviction among traders is fading. Technical Picture Turns Cautious Market analyst LennAert Snyder believes Solana has slipped into a bearish market structure after failing to maintain its upward trend above $250. He highlighted the $233 resistance as the critical level that needs to be reclaimed to shift sentiment back toward the upside. Until that happens, Snyder expects SOL to continue moving within a narrow channel between $180 and $185, describing the current phase as a “bearish consolidation zone” where accumulation is weak and upside attempts remain fragile. Snyder’s long-term view remains neutral, noting that Solana’s 2025 outlook could be slowed by extended consolidation and a lack of clear catalysts to drive renewed momentum. A Case for a Short-Term Bounce Not everyone shares the bearish tone. Analyst Ali sees potential for a rebound, projecting a move toward $210 if Solana can sustain support near current levels. His short-term model, based on the 4-hour chart, identifies a tightening pattern that could precede a brief recovery rally. Still, Ali agrees that major resistance between $230 and $237 could quickly cap gains, making any rebound more of a relief rally than the start of a new trend. “There’s room for a bounce,” he wrote, “but not for a breakout.” Derivatives Data Paint a Softer Market On-chain and derivatives metrics… The post Consolidation Deepens as Bulls Struggle to Regain Momentum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Altcoin Analysis Solana (SOL) is holding just below the $185 mark after another muted trading session, as technical analysts remain split on the token’s next move. The market has entered a quiet consolidation phase following last week’s rejection near $250, with trading volumes and speculative activity continuing to fade. At the time of writing, Solana was changing hands around $184, up a modest 0.5% in 24 hours. Analysts say that while the token remains one of the top performers of 2025, momentum has cooled, and conviction among traders is fading. Technical Picture Turns Cautious Market analyst LennAert Snyder believes Solana has slipped into a bearish market structure after failing to maintain its upward trend above $250. He highlighted the $233 resistance as the critical level that needs to be reclaimed to shift sentiment back toward the upside. Until that happens, Snyder expects SOL to continue moving within a narrow channel between $180 and $185, describing the current phase as a “bearish consolidation zone” where accumulation is weak and upside attempts remain fragile. Snyder’s long-term view remains neutral, noting that Solana’s 2025 outlook could be slowed by extended consolidation and a lack of clear catalysts to drive renewed momentum. A Case for a Short-Term Bounce Not everyone shares the bearish tone. Analyst Ali sees potential for a rebound, projecting a move toward $210 if Solana can sustain support near current levels. His short-term model, based on the 4-hour chart, identifies a tightening pattern that could precede a brief recovery rally. Still, Ali agrees that major resistance between $230 and $237 could quickly cap gains, making any rebound more of a relief rally than the start of a new trend. “There’s room for a bounce,” he wrote, “but not for a breakout.” Derivatives Data Paint a Softer Market On-chain and derivatives metrics…