Solana (SOL), an altcoin quickly gaining popularity, saw a significant surge in the years following its launch.

In November 2021, this crypto reached an all-time high price (ATH) of US$250, with its market capitalization also reaching an ATH of US$75 billion.

This incredible achievement ranks Solana as the fifth largest cryptocurrency in the world, highlighting its rapid growth and widespread adoption in the digital asset market.

However, the following year brought dramatic changes. In a downturn often referred to as a massacre, SOL prices plunged, touching as low as US$10 in December 2022

This decline was significantly influenced by the collapse of FTX, the crypto exchange led by Sam Bankman-Fried, better known as “SBF.” In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy in the US, sending shockwaves throughout the cryptocurrency community.

SBF, a vocal supporter of the Solana network, was previously considered a credible and savvy entrepreneur, leading one of the world's largest crypto exchanges. Its previous support lends considerable credibility to Solana.

However, Solana Foundation's financial transactions with FTX and Alameda Research are a point of concern.

They have sold a large amount of SOL tokens to these entities, amounting to 58.08 million SOL, or 11 percent of the circulating supply at the time of FTX's bankruptcy filing. The value of this coin was estimated at around US$1.1 billion at that time.

Legal proceedings against SBF ended earlier this month, with the court finding him guilty on all seven charges. Sentencing is scheduled for March 28, 2024, with the maximum sentence that can be imposed is 115 years.

This ruling had a significant impact on public perception of Solana, negatively affecting its reputation.

SOL Price Prediction

Despite these challenges, Solana's market performance is showing signs of recovery. During the last market rally, the price jumped more than 160 percent in a month, reaching US$57.86.

AMB Crypto reports, technical indicators such as RSI and MFI are below the neutral level of 50, raising doubts about the sustainability of this price increase

In light of these developments, there has been much speculation about future SOL price trends

To gain insight, the source consulted ChatGPT, an advanced AI chatbot known for its ability to provide information on a variety of topics.

When asked about the potential price of SOL at the end of 2023, ChatGPT estimated an optimistic figure of US$500. Such a sharp rise, representing an 8-fold increase in two months, seems highly unlikely, given the current market dynamics.

Further investigation into Solana price projections for the end of 2024 yielded varying responses from different versions of ChatGPT. While the standard version does not provide a forecast, the modified jailbroken version predicts a more ambitious target of US$1,000 for the Solana coin by December 2024.

On the other hand, Solana's recent price trend shows a fluctuating pattern. After peaking at US$68 on November 16, the price faced resistance, struggling to pass the US$70 mark.

Coinidol reports the coin has been fluctuating in the US$54-US$70 range, with buyers attempting to break the US$70 resistance level. If successful, the price could potentially rise to US$90.

However, the market appears to be in the overbought zone, indicating that the current uptrend may not last long. A drop below the 21-day SMA or support of US$54 could lead to a decline, potentially bringing the price down to around US$41. Lets watch. #opbnb #ordinals #Pyth