What is driving Solana price today?

Price is reacting to a mix of technical and fundamental factors. Technically, RSI at 30.97 and MFI at 17.93 signal oversold, while ADX at 51.15 shows a strong trend. Fundamentally, TVL near $9.3B and the Firedancer client support sentiment. Intraday levels to watch are 79.58, 80.80, and 82.64.

What is Solana Firedancer and why does it matter?

Firedancer is an independent validator client designed to increase throughput and resilience through client diversity. If it delivers smoother block production and lower latency, DeFi and trading can run more reliably during peak loads. That can improve user experience and may help liquidity, though price impact is never guaranteed.

How does Solana TVL affect the SOL price?

Higher TVL often signals stronger DeFi usage and deeper liquidity. That can reduce slippage, support lending markets, and attract developers. While TVL does not set price, sustained growth usually helps confidence and can improve execution quality. Sharp TVL drops, however, may point to risk-off conditions and weaker demand.

What key levels should traders watch on SOLUSD today?

We are watching 79.58 as the intraday low, 82.64 as the intraday high, and 80.80 as nearby support. On the upside, 96.89 and 99.54 align with mean reversion zones. A close back above those areas would strengthen the case for a recovery attempt. Always use stops and sizing rules.

How should Australian investors handle currency risk with SOL?

Most quotes are in USD, while many locals fund in AUD. You can trade AUD pairs to reduce conversions, or use stablecoins if that suits your process. Remember AUDUSD moves affect returns when you convert back. Plan entries, check fees, and keep some buffer for FX swings in volatile sessions.

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SOLUSD Today: TVL Near $9.3B, Firedancer Speeds Up Chain — February 21

ByDanny Kontos February 21, 2026

Solana price today sits at $82.46, up 1.09%, as network TVL nears $9.3B and Firedancer aims to speed up the chain. We track SOLUSD for Aussie investors who often quote in USD while funding in AUD. Price trades below the 50-day average at 115.92 and the 200-day at 162.04, showing a cautious trend. Rising on-chain activity and client upgrades are the near-term drivers to watch. We outline the key levels, fundamentals, and practical steps for local traders today.