SOLUSD opened the week at $85.12 and closed at $81.94, a decline of $3.18 or 3.7%. The pair reached a weekly high of $86.38 on Monday before sellers took control, driving price to a low of $79.86 on Thursday. Friday's session showed consolidation with minimal movement, closing virtually unchanged at $81.94.
The decline accelerated through Tuesday and Wednesday as volume surged from 17,627 contracts on Monday to 29,770 by Thursday. The selling pressure pushed SOLUSD below the psychological $85 level early in the week, then through $83 support on Wednesday.
While no major crypto-specific headlines emerged in the bundle, the broader risk-off tone in markets weighed on digital assets. The PBOC's yuan fixing decisions during the week suggested continued dollar strength, which typically pressures crypto prices.
No high-impact events are scheduled in the bundle for next week. Without major catalysts on the calendar, SOLUSD will likely trade on technical levels and broader market sentiment. Watch how Bitcoin performs, as it often sets the direction for altcoins.
Current positioning shows 60% of LHFX clients are long SOLUSD versus 40% short as of May 29. This bullish skew suggests traders are viewing the decline to $81.94 as a buying opportunity rather than the start of a deeper correction. When retail positioning leans heavily one way, the market often tests those positions.
The weekly low at $79.86 marks immediate support. If price closes below there, the round number at $80.00 becomes the obvious target. On the upside, resistance sits at $83.56 (Tuesday's close) and then the $85.00 area where the week opened. A close above $85.00 would negate this week's bearish structure.
Byline: LHFX Research
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USD/CHF shed 60 pips this week as safe-haven demand pushed the franc higher against the dollar.
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