{ "id": 83082, "date": "2026-05-29T09:06:18", "date_gmt": "2026-05-29T02:06:18", "guid": { "rendered": "https:\/\/hbbgroup.net\/solana-open-interest-drops-30-as-altcoins-slump-is-68-sol-next\/" }, "modified": "2026-05-29T09:06:18", "modified_gmt": "2026-05-29T02:06:18", "slug": "solana-open-interest-drops-30-as-altcoins-slump-is-68-sol-next", "status": "publish", "type": "post", "link": "https:\/\/hbbgroup.net\/en_us\/solana-open-interest-drops-30-as-altcoins-slump-is-68-sol-next\/", "title": { "rendered": "Solana open interest drops 30% as altcoins slump: Is $68 SOL next?" }, "content": { "rendered": "
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Solana (SOL) futures dropped sharply in May as traders reduced leveraged exposure across all exchanges. SOL open interest (OI) dropped to $1.90 billion on Thursday from $2.75 billion on May 11, a 30% decline, while funding rates remained close to neutral. The combination points to weakening investor sentiment as SOL eyes a retest of its yearly low at $68.\u00a0<\/p>\n

SOL spot demand offsets futures market weakness<\/h2>\n

The aggregated funding rate for Solana futures held near -0.005, showing balanced positioning between longs and shorts. SOL traders have not built aggressive directional bets despite the recent price slide to $80.<\/p>\n

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SOL price, aggregated open interest, and funding rate. Source: velo chart<\/em><\/p>\n

At the same time, the aggregated futures volume cumulative volume delta (CVD) for stablecoin-margined orders fell to a yearly low of -$13 billion. The CVD tracks whether buyers or sellers are more active over time. The decline signals stronger sell-side pressure in futures markets through May.<\/p>\n

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BTC price, aggregated spot and futures CVD. Source: Coinalyze\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

However, spot activity paints a steadier picture. Spot CVD has improved to $350 million since March, showing that buyers have continued to absorb supply on spot exchanges even as derivatives positioning has weakened.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The positive flows into spot SOL exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added<\/span><\/a> to that trend. The monthly net inflows reached $113 million in May, marking the strongest monthly total for SOL ETFs in 2026.<\/p>\n

The split between futures selling and steady spot accumulation often points to a lower level of speculative appetite rather than panic selling. This indicates that leveraged traders reduced risk exposure, while spot buyers continued to add positions gradually.<\/p>\n

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Spot SOL ETF netflows. Source: SoSoValue<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Related: Three key XRP metrics suggest \u2018explosive price expansion\u2019 is next<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

SOL retests the $80 price floor of a three-month range<\/h2>\n

From a technical standpoint, SOL continues to trade inside a broad range between $80 and $95. The range formed after Solana fell 42% during Q1. The price returned to the lower boundary on Wednesday after another rejection near the resistance level.<\/p>\n

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SOL\/USD, one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph\/TradingView<\/em><\/p>\n

A move below $80 places focus on the yearly low near $68. The liquidation heat maps show<\/span><\/a> more than $800 million in cumulative long leverage sitting near that zone, making it an important liquidity pocket if downside pressure increases.<\/p>\n

Crypto trader Cold Blooded Shiller described<\/span><\/a> SOL as one of the weaker large-cap charts in the market. In a post on X, the trader said SOL has been in a downtrend since October and lacks strong support below the current price level of $80.<\/p>\n

Crypto commentator Zoe also placed<\/span><\/a> bids near $67, closely aligning with the yearly low and the largest cluster of leveraged liquidations identified on the open leveraged positions heatmap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SOL liquidation map. Source: CoinGlass<\/em><\/p>\n

Related: HYPE chases new highs as ETF inflows, institutional adoption accelerate<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy<\/a> and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or recommendations. All investments and trades carry risk; readers are encouraged to conduct independent research.<\/p>", "protected": false }, "excerpt": { "rendered": "

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