Solana Price Drops to $80.99 Amid Selling Pressure

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 6 days ago

PUMP-3.437%

SOL-5.796%

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Price Trend Analysis: Solana is trading at $80.99 on May 28, 2026, down from an opening price of $86.49, having briefly touched $88 on May 22 before a significant decline, indicating a lack of recovery momentum and potential for further downside in the short term.
Sources of Selling Pressure: This week saw three major selling pressures, including Pump.fun restarting SOL distributions after nine months, with on-chain data revealing approximately 117,877 SOL sold, signaling weakened market conviction.
Impact of Institutional Exit: Goldman Sachs fully liquidated its Solana ETF position in Q1 2026, reducing the buyer base precisely when selling pressure is increasing, exacerbating the situation in a market struggling to absorb additional supply.
Technical Indicators Warning: SOL's RSI is below 50, and the 200-day SMA at $109.29 indicates persistent selling pressure in the short term; if the daily close falls below $80, it may further test the $78 support level.

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Technical Analysis for PUMP

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Pump.fun (PUMP). As of , Pump.fun (PUMP) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 4 technical signals, shows that 1 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for PUMP stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, PUMP is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Pump.fun (PUMP) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	0.00133	0.00147	0.00161	0.00175	0.00189	0.00203	0.00217
Fibonacci	0.00147	0.00157	0.00164	0.00175	0.00185	0.00192	0.00203

About PUMP

The PUMP crypto-asset is the official utility coin of the pump.fun utility coin launch platform and the swap.pump.fun automated market maker (AMM) protocol (together, the 'Pump.Fun Protocols'). The PUMP crypto-asset will not be required in order to utilize the Pump.Fun Protocols, which remain permissionless. Holders of the PUMP crypto-asset may opt to participate in promotional give aways from the Pump.Fun Protocols. The PUMP crypto-asset is a utility coin that will be used alongside the pump.fun brand behind the Pump.Fun Protocols.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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