Solana (SOL) is starting to look like a leader again. Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa shared on X that SOL chart structure has improved meaningfully, especially on the 4H timeframe. He says the setup looks better than it has in months and confirms he is currently long.
The comment stands out because it comes after a long period where traders were chasing higher-risk altcoins instead of majors like SOL.
- What the Solana chart is showing
- Why traders are focusing on majors again
- What could come next for SOL
What the Solana chart is showing
The chart shared by Altcoin Sherpa highlights a clean uptrend supported by multiple moving averages. On the 4H, the SOL price is holding above its short- and mid-term EMAs, which are now sloping upward. This is the healthiest EMA structure Solana has shown since at least September 2025.
Price is also consolidating near recent highs instead of pulling back aggressively. That behavior usually signals strength, as buyers are willing to defend higher levels rather than wait for deeper dips.
More importantly, the longer moving averages are no longer forming resistance levels. They have flattened and started forming an uptrend, which is a sign of the start of a trend phase from a consolidation phase.
Source: X/AltcoinSherpa
Why traders are focusing on majors again
Altcoin Sherpa notes that he is shifting focus back to majors like SOL instead of chasing smaller, higher-beta plays. This usually happens when traders expect a more sustained trend rather than short, speculative pumps.
When majors start to lead, it often means the market is looking for cleaner structure and better liquidity. Solana fits that profile, especially with its strong ecosystem activity and consistent volume.
This kind of rotation does not mean altcoins are finished. It usually means traders want confirmation of trend strength before taking more risk again.
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What could come next for SOL
As long as the SOL price is above the key moving averages in the 4-hour chart, the trend is not breached. Range-bound action at higher levels shall be a good signal.
If the current structure breaks, traders will likely reassess quickly. But for now, the chart supports Altcoin Sherpa’s view that SOL is in a strong position relative to the rest of the market.
The bigger takeaway is not just that the SOL price looks good today. It’s that the structure behind the move looks stable, which is what traders usually want to see before committing to longer-term positions.
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