October Rate Hike

Solana’s sharp retreat after failing to clear $121 has put the $100 area back in focus for technical traders. Falling decentralized exchange activity and negative ETF flows have added pressure, even as some buyers stepped in near $106.

Ethereum is consolidating between $2,650 and $2,750 as fading volume and sustained ETF outflows weigh on sentiment. Technical traders are watching the $2,400 to $2,500 area as the critical support zone that could decide whether the broader rally remains intact.

Gold settled at $4,324.40 after a sharp two-session slide, pressured by a stronger dollar, higher oil, and a jump in Treasury yields. Technical traders are watching whether the latest close confirms a break of the declining neckline or keeps the metal within a contested support zone.