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Solana Breaks Key $76 Support and Falls to 52‑Week Low

Mass liquidations and ETF outflows have pushed technical risk toward lower price targets as the Solana network continues to handle large stablecoin transfers.

Overview

  • Following the recent breakdown of the $76.6–$77 support, Solana briefly hit a 52‑week low near $66.6 and was trading in the high‑$60s on June 4, driven by concentrated selling pressure.
  • Derivatives liquidations exceeded $1.6 billion over a 24‑hour window with roughly $1.4 billion in long positions closed out, a cascade that amplified the rapid price drop.
  • U.S. spot Solana ETFs recorded net outflows, with one data set showing $12.7 million of redemptions on June 3, signaling weakening institutional demand during the sell‑off.
  • Technical models and analysts now commonly cite a next downside range near $50–$55, with $53 flagged by some as a measured target and lower structural supports near $35 and $24 if demand does not return.
  • On‑chain usage is mixed: decentralized exchange activity has fallen about 62% since January, yet Solana processed roughly $832.7 billion in stablecoin transfers in Q1 and was chosen by Mastercard for regulated stablecoin settlement, a fundamental counterpoint that could matter for medium‑term recovery.