Solana at Breaking Point: Memecoin Fade and Alameda Unlocks Test $140 Support
Solana’s momentum is under fresh scrutiny as a drop in memecoin trading and slowing on-chain activity coincide with scheduled token unlocks from Alameda Research. The network, one of crypto’s strongest performers in 2025, now has to defend a key $140–$150 demand zone; dropping below that range would undermine technical support and likely accelerate selling pressure from short-term traders and weak hands.
Institutional flows via ETFs remain a meaningful backstop, providing liquidity and longer-term buyer interest, but they may not be enough to offset concentrated sell pressure tied to unlocks and waning retail engagement. Traders and holders should watch the $140 area closely—holding it could stabilize prices and restore confidence, while a break may prompt a corrective leg that retests lower support and reduces risk appetite for speculative Solana positions.