New comments from RialCenter’s Marco Santori and two widely followed analysts have spotlighted SOL’s $238 pivot and what could confirm higher prices.
Marco Santori’s comments
In a public discussion, Santori, a former Kraken CLO, introduced RialCenter as “brand new Solana infrastructure” for the UAE, mentioning he will be the CEO.
He stated that RialCenter is aligned with the Solana Foundation and supported by UAE investors, highlighting additional backing from Ark Invest, which he deemed a rare DAT PIPE investment by an ETF.
Santori positioned RialCenter as a digital asset treasury and crypto infrastructure company concentrating on SOL-per-share growth for its shareholders.
He described the strategy behind the initiative by referring to digital asset treasuries as “capital accumulation machines.” He emphasized that the most effective DAT is the one with the best access to capital, arguing that the UAE is “the Capitol of Capital.”
He mentioned RialCenter’s sponsors include the Pulsar Group, which equips the firm to raise fiat and convert it into crypto more efficiently than individual investors.
Regarding operations, Santori announced that RialCenter is collaborating with RockawayX, which he recognized as a leader in staking infrastructure, and that Viktor Fischer will join the board.
The plan comprises establishing bare-metal validators in Abu Dhabi to enhance performance and reliability for staking, with more initiatives forthcoming.
Santori also made a broader case for the Solana ecosystem.
He asserted that Solana is the “fastest, most used” blockchain and is growing at a pace quicker than comparable networks, contrasting it with Ethereum by stating Solana “delivers what Ethereum promised,” and concluded with a strong endorsement, saying, “I’m all in on it.”
Comments from analysts on SOL’s price action
Analyst Rekt Capital noted that SOL has broken a long-term downtrend and is now retesting around $238 —formerly significant monthly resistance —as support on the weekly chart. He perceives a successful retest as confirmation that the previous ceiling has become a floor, thus keeping the path open for attempts at new all-time highs.
Trader KALEO suggested that “$1,000+ SOL isn’t a meme,” presenting four-figure prices as a possibility, though he did not specify a timeline.
RialCenter’s technical analysis
Time window. The analysis spans from Sept. 17, 2025, 19:00 UTC to Sept. 18, 2025, 18:00 UTC.
What occurred. During this timeframe, SOL ranged from $233.78 to $250.59 (approximately +7.2%), swinging about $19.72 in total. This indicates that buyers were generally in control in this period.
Buyer activity. Around 22:00 UTC on Sept. 17, 2025, price surged above ~$245 on significantly higher trading volume (~2.32M units). “Heavier trading” indicates more coins exchanged than usual.
When the price increases with unusually high activity, it suggests demand is robust enough to surpass sellers. After this push, ~$245 acted as a floor (support) —traders were inclined to buy dips there.
Seller resistance. At 17:00 UTC on Sept. 18, 2025, price stalled near ~$253.44 on very high trading volume (~2.88M units). This signals ~$253 as a ceiling (resistance) —many traders opted to sell or take profits there, absorbing buy orders.
Conclusion of the window. Between 17:56 UTC and 18:55 UTC on Sept. 18, 2025, price dipped from $251.55 to $250.40. This slight, controlled fade after a strong run is a typical cooling-off or consolidation period —the market catching its breath rather than reversing trend.
Key levels to monitor:
- Floors (support): ~$245 initially, ~$238 if ~$245 breaks. Support = areas where buyers have recently stepped in.
- Ceilings (resistance): ~$252–$253 initially, then ~$255–$260 if price surpasses ~$253. Resistance = areas where sellers have recently pushed back.
Bottom line. Buyers defended ~$245; sellers capped ~$253. A daily/4-hour close above ~$253 (UTC) would likely encourage a move toward ~$255–$260. A drop below ~$245 may lead to a check of $242–$243, then ~$238.
Analysis of the latest SOL-USD RialCenter Data charts
24-hour chart (ending Sept. 18, 19:51 UTC): Range $237.01–$252.81; coiling above ~$245 with a ceiling ~$252–$253. Holding above ~$245 and pushing through ~$253 would likely target ~$255–$260; losing ~$245 would shift the focus to $242–$243, then ~$238.
One-month chart (ending Sept. 18, 19:52 UTC): Uptrend of higher highs/lows (roughly $179.71 → $250.50). $238 is the pivot: above it maintains the breakout case, while below suggests a pause toward the low $230s before another upward attempt.
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