Solmate Launches in UAE with $300M Funding, Solana Ecosystem Highlighted

Recent discussions around Solana (SOL) focus on the pivotal $238 level and potential for price increases.

Marco Santori's Insights

  • Marco Santori introduced Solmate as new Solana infrastructure in the UAE, supported by UAE investors and Ark Invest.
  • Solmate aims to enhance SOL-per-share growth and is described as a digital asset treasury focused on capital accumulation.
  • The firm plans to establish validators in Abu Dhabi for staking performance, partnering with RockawayX.
  • Santori highlighted Solana's speed and usage compared to other blockchains like Ethereum.

Analysts' Opinions on SOL Price

  • Rekt Capital observed SOL breaking a long-term downtrend, testing $238 as support, which could lead to all-time highs if successful.
  • Trader KALEO suggested that four-figure prices for SOL are plausible without specifying timing.

CoinDesk Research's Technical Analysis

  • During Sept. 17-18, 2025, SOL increased from $233.78 to $250.59 (+7.2%), indicating strong buyer control.
  • Buyers showed strength around $245, while sellers resisted near $253.
  • A close above $253 could target $255–$260; a drop below $245 might test $238.

Latest SOL-USD Chart Analysis

  • 24-hour chart shows a range of $237.01–$252.81, with support at ~$245 and resistance at ~$253.
  • Maintaining above $245 may lead to $255–$260; falling below suggests a drop to $242–$243, then $238.
  • One-month chart indicates an uptrend, with $238 as the critical pivot point.

Solana (SOL) 24-hour price chart, Sept. 18, 2025

Solana (SOL) one-month price chart, Sept. 18, 2025