The altcoin market took a severe hit last weekend with a $1.5 billion hack on the Bybit exchange, causing a sharp decline in several altcoins. However, traders are now bullish about a strong recovery in altcoin prices, following Bitcoin’s surge toward the $100K mark. In the upcoming week, we could see promising movements in the prices of Solana, Story, and Ethereum.
ETHDenver Could Trigger Renewed Altcoin Interest
Ethereum is the main altcoin to watch next week as it could lead the altcoin rally, especially with the ETHDenver 2025 conference starting on February 23.
This major event focuses on Ethereum and often sparks the introduction of new projects, updates on Layer 2 technology, and developments in decentralized finance (DeFi). With increasing interest from institutions in Ethereum staking and rollups, any major announcements or partnerships at the conference could significantly increase Ethereum’s value.
Moreover, the recent buzz around the SOL ETF could help boost Solana’s price. Overall, any regulatory changes or news could pave the way for a rebound in altcoin prices.
Solana Price Analysis
The crypto market is bouncing back, leading to a significant price correction for SOL after the Bybit hack. Buyers are currently sending the price above the 23.6% Fib channel. Currently, SOL is trading at $171, having dropped by 0.2% in the last 24 hours.
The SOL/USDT trading pair is facing challenges under $180, showing that sellers have strong control at this level. This could be a significant barrier as short-term holders might keep selling off at this price. However, if demand increases, buyers could potentially push past this level soon.
If the price drops below the EMA20 trend line on the 1-hour chart, se