Solana Faces Selling Pressure as Whale Transfers $25.3M in SOL
A large SOL transaction worth $25.3 million across exchanges coincides with price pressure on Solana.
A large SOL transaction worth $25.3 million across exchanges coincides with price pressure on Solana. Solana (SOL) is trading at ₹10,041 ($106.15), down 0.8% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by TronWeekly, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:45:01 UTC.
Large whale transactions can influence market sentiment and price action, especially when they occur near key resistance levels.
- Whale moved 240,000 SOL worth $25.3M across three exchanges.
- Solana RSI shows recovery signs despite selling pressure.
- SOL faces key resistance levels that could dictate its next move.
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- Solana Faces Selling Pressure as Whale Transfers $25.3M in SOL — this brief
A whale has transferred 240,000 SOL, worth approximately $25.3 million, across three different cryptocurrency exchanges. This significant transaction comes as 
Solana's price is currently experiencing selling pressure.
At the time of the transaction, Solana was trading at $108.74, and it has since dipped slightly to $107.05, representing a 24-hour increase of 0.61% and a 7-day gain of 2.91%. The market cap of SOL stands at $63.12 billion.
Despite the selling pressure, Solana's RSI is showing signs of recovery, suggesting that bullish momentum could be building. However, the presence of key resistance levels could cap the upside and lead to further price fluctuations.
The broader cryptocurrency market is experiencing a positive trend, with the total market cap at $2.88 trillion and 
Bitcoin up 1.44% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index is at 68, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors.
Large transactions by whales can significantly impact market sentiment and price action, particularly when they occur near critical resistance levels. Investors will be watching to see if Solana can overcome these barriers or if the selling pressure will intensify.
Since this brief published about 45 minutes ago, Solana (SOL) has moved from ₹10,126.27$107.05 to ₹10,041.14$106.15 — -0.84%.
The chart plots SOL's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution; intraday detail builds over the first day). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 SOL ≈ ₹11,012.53 (about $106.15), down 0.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Solana Faces Selling Pressure as Whale Transfers $25.3M in S — questions & answers
What is the impact of the whale's $25.3M SOL transfer?
The transfer could increase selling pressure and affect market sentiment, especially near key resistance levels.
How is Solana's RSI behaving amid the transfer?
Solana's RSI is recovering, indicating potential bullish momentum despite current selling pressure.
What is the broader market context for Solana?
The overall crypto market is up, with Bitcoin rising 1.44% and the Fear & Greed Index at 68 (Greed).
How much is 1 Solana worth in rupee today?
About ₹11,012.53 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $106.15. The rupee price moves with both SOL's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Solana in rupee page for any amount.
Has Solana's price moved since this brief was published?
SOL is down 0.84% since this brief first published — trading at ₹10,041 ($106.15) now versus ₹10,126 ($107.05) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from TronWeekly. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.