Solana Battles at $86 Resistance: When Will the $100 Breakthrough Finally Happen?

Solana (SOL) faces a critical test at the $86 resistance level, with analysts warning a failure to break higher could trigger a sharp 10% correction. Despite a 2% gain in the last 24 hours, the asset remains trapped below $90, struggling against a broader bearish trend that has seen it shed over 32% since its April 2025 peak. The key question now is how long until SOL can reclaim the psychologically crucial $100 mark.

When Can Solana Reclaim The $100 Mark?

Solana (SOL) had quite a bullish start in 2025, hitting a new all-time high of $293 in January of last year. However, the asset lost substantial momentum towards the end of 2025. SOL’s price has fallen by more than 71% from its 2025 peak.

Solana (SOL) recently teased an XRP collaboration on X. The project posted a picture of the company’s logo which seems to be surrounded by an animated “x.” The post could be an insight into a potential collaboration between the two projects. A collaboration between Solana (SOL) and XRP could lead to a big price rally for both assets.

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Solana (SOL) has also proven to be quite a resilient cryptocurrency. The asset’s price fell to around $9 after the collapse of FTX in 2022. However, SOL has hit multiple all-time highs after its 2022 lows. A similar rebound is most likely to happen once the larger economy improves and global geopolitical tensions cool off.

According to CoinCodex analysts, Solana (SOL) will rally over the coming month, and anticipates the asset to breach the $100 mark very soon. The platform predicts SOL will hit $103 on May 12, 2026.