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600,000 SOL tokens transferred exchanges, sparking pressure

Published 21 June 2026

A significant deposit of approximately 600,000 Solana (SOL) tokens was transferred to centralized exchanges on June 20, raising concerns among market analysts about potential selling pressure. The transfer, highlighted by market watchers including Ali Martinez, represents a notable shift of liquid supply from private wallets to trading platforms, often interpreted as a sign of investor caution or preparation for derisking.

The movement has directed analyst focus to two key price levels. Martinez suggested that if the influx triggers a rapid selloff, the $50 mark could become a primary downside target, a price zone SOL has not traded at since late 2023. Conversely, the token has rebounded from recent lows near $60, reclaiming the $70 area and setting up a test of the next significant resistance level at $80. This recovery follows a period of compressed price action that lasted over three months before a recent breakout, according to other market observers.

The market activity occurs against a backdrop of stark divergence between institutional product flows and SOL's market performance. Since their launch, spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have...

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