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Solana, Polkadot, and Cronos react strongly to technical levels and strategic moves amid rising recession concerns.
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With recession risk at 40%, crypto assets may see increased volatility—but key breakouts remain in play.
As we step into the first week of April 2025, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with activity. Investors and enthusiasts are closely monitoring key players like Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), and Cronos (CRO) as they navigate critical technical levels and shifting market dynamics.
Solana (SOL): At a Critical Juncture
Following a recent CNF report highlighting SOL bulls eyeing a breakout related to BlackRock’s strategic move, Solana—known for its high-speed transactions and scalable architecture—is now trading near a pivotal support level at $119.5. Historically, this price point has served as a stronghold, with sellers struggling to break below it.
A death cross formed on March 3, where the 50-day and 200-day moving averages intersected, suggests possible bearish momentum. A decisive break below $119.5 could open the door to a decline toward $100. However, if bulls hold the line, a rebound to the $160–$180 range could be on the horizon later this month.
As of now, Solana (SOL) is trading at the price of $125.40 with a decrease of 0.54% in the past day and 10.64% in the past week. See SOL price chart below.
Polkadot (DOT): Eyeing a Bullish Breakout
Polkadot, a leading protocol enabling cross-chain interoperability, is drawing attention as its price hovers around the key support level of $3.99, a foundation tested repeatedly since 2022.
As noted in a recent CNF update, Polkadot’s stablecoin volume has hit record highs, driving liquidity and adoption as major exchanges onboard native USDT and USDC.
Technically, DOT is forming a falling wedge pattern, a setup that typically signals a bullish breakout. If confirmed, this could propel DOT toward $8.41 by the end of 2025.
Cronos (CRO): Riding the Wave of Strategic Initiatives
According to a CNF report titled Cronos Rally Continues—CRO Price Up 17% on zkEVM v2, Cronos (formerly Crypto.com Coin) has shown impressive strength, surging 30% in the past week and gaining 54% from its yearly low.
This momentum is driven by strategic developments, including a partnership with Trump Media to launch ETFs. In addition, community-led initiatives, such as the creation of a Strategic Crypto Reserve funded by 70 billion CRO tokens and the burning of 50 million tokens, have reinforced investor confidence.
CRO is currently approaching a significant resistance level at $0.09802. A successful breakout could set the stage for a move toward the $0.133 Fibonacci retracement level.