Cointime

Download App
iOS & Android

Bitcoin 'cup and handle' breakout gives $230K target as SOL eyes 2800% gain

Key points:

  • Bitcoin and Solana can reach parabolic new highs if both crypto tokens successfully complete a cup and handle pattern, according to analysis.
  • BTC price and SOL price targets are $230,000 and $4,390, respectively.
  • SOL/USD would need to deliver gains of nearly 3,000% to hit the breakout top level.

Bitcoin can reach $230,000 if a classic breakout move completes successfully, a new prediction states.

In his latest analysis, the popular X content creator, Trader Alan, delivered a giant $4,390 Solana price target.

Solana “waiting” for breakout with $4,390 target

Bitcoin has spent seven weeks acting within a narrow range, but as time goes on, anticipation is growing as to where BTC price action will head next.

For Trader Alan, a familiar chart pattern holds the key — and so far, progress is exactly what bulls are hoping for.

“Bitcoin and Solana Cup and Handle Pattern on monthly chart,” he told X followers, adding that SOL/USD is currently attempting to copy BTC.

A cup-and-handle pattern is a well-known bullish setup in which price returns to a previous high, consolidates and then continues higher, often with explosive results.

As Cointelegraph reported, BTC/USD has already completed a long-term cup and handle, from its 2021 peak to 2022 low and back up, followed by its first trip to the $100,000 mark.

“$BTC has broken out the handle while $SOL is still waiting for the breakout,” Alan claims about the latest iterations of the pattern, which in Bitcoin’s case extends the breakout beyond the 2021 high.

“This pattern sets $BTC and $SOL to targets of $230,000 and $4,390 respectively.”

BTC/USD vs. SOL/USD comparison. Source: Trader Alan/X


Bitcoin dominance keeps altcoins in check

While the BTC/USD target still represents 115% gains, it is comparatively modest when viewed next to Solana’s roadmap, which calls for upside of nearly 3,000%.

SOL/USD currently trades at around $150, while the pair’s all-time high from January 2025 is $294, per data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView.

SOL/USD 1-week chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView


In the absence of “altseason,” however, such a parabolic move faces significant hurdles. Bitcoin’s dominance of the overall crypto market cap continues to grow, passing 65% to reach its highest levels since early 2021.

However, as Cointelegraph noted, BTC dominance hitting 70% has historically coincided with the start of altcoin strength.

Earlier, popular trader and analyst Rekt Capital added that this cycle may not need a tag of the 70% zone for altseason to begin.

Bitcoin crypto market cap dominance 1-week chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView


Comments

All Comments

Recommended for you

  • Anthropic Chooses Nasdaq for IPO

    On September 14, Business Insider reported, citing an informed source, that Anthropic has selected Nasdaq as the potential listing venue for its IPO. According to another insider, the company, which plans to go public in October, has chosen Nasdaq, marking a significant win for the exchange in its competitive landscape. Earlier this year, Nasdaq successfully secured the listing of SpaceX, which is valued at $1.75 trillion, while some estimates suggest that Anthropic's valuation could reach $2 trillion, although this figure has not yet been finalized. Previously, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that OpenAI would not go public at this time due to concerns regarding the existential threats AI may pose to humanity.

  • Anthropic Chooses Nasdaq for IPO

    On September 14, Business Insider reported, citing an informed source, that Anthropic has chosen Nasdaq as the potential listing venue for its IPO. According to another source, the company, which plans to go public in October, selecting Nasdaq signifies a significant win in the competition among exchanges. Earlier this year, Nasdaq successfully secured the listing of SpaceX, which is valued at $1.75 trillion, while some estimates suggest that Anthropic's valuation could reach $2 trillion, although this figure has not yet been finalized. Previously, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that OpenAI would not go public at this time due to concerns regarding the existential threats AI may pose to humanity.

  • Anthropic Chooses Nasdaq for IPO

    On September 14, Business Insider reported, citing an informed source, that Anthropic has selected Nasdaq as the potential listing venue for its IPO. According to another insider, the company, which plans to go public in October, has chosen Nasdaq, marking a significant win for the exchange in its competitive landscape. Earlier this year, Nasdaq successfully secured the listing for SpaceX, which is valued at $1.75 trillion. Some estimates suggest that Anthropic's valuation could reach $2 trillion, although this figure has not yet been finalized. Previously, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that OpenAI would not go public at this time due to concerns about the existential threats AI may pose to humanity.

  • Bitfinex Sees 1,377 BTC Inflow in 24 Hours

    According to monitoring by AiCoin, there has been a significant flow of funds at the Bitfinex exchange. In the past 24 hours, the exchange's wallet has received an inflow of 1,377 BTC, valued at $138 million. Currently, its BTC wallet balance stands at 420,400 BTC.

  • Bitfinex Sees 1,377 BTC Inflow in 24 Hours

    According to monitoring by AiCoin, there has been a significant flow of funds at the Bitfinex exchange. In the past 24 hours, the exchange's wallet has received an inflow of 1,377 BTC, valued at $138 million. Currently, its BTC wallet balance stands at 420,400 BTC.

  • Trump: Iran War Will End, Possibly Before Midterm Elections

    On September 13, U.S. President Trump stated that the Iran war will end, possibly before the midterm elections or immediately after. Iran is very eager to reach an agreement. He does not care whether Gulf countries meet with Iran, as that is their choice. When asked if the artificial intelligence industry should slow its development pace, Trump remarked that whoever wins in artificial intelligence will win the future.

  • Trump: Iran War Will End, Possibly Before Midterm Elections

    On September 13, U.S. President Trump stated that the Iran war will end, potentially before the midterm elections or immediately after. Iran is very eager to reach an agreement. He does not care whether Gulf countries meet with Iran, as that is their choice. When asked if the artificial intelligence industry should slow down its development pace, Trump remarked that whoever wins in AI will win the future.

  • Hassett: Cautious Approach to Interest Rate Hikes

    On September 3, White House economic advisor Hassett stated that he would take a cautious approach to interest rate hikes based on inflation data. Previously, when asked whether the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates in its decision next week, Trump said, 'I don't know, but we should have the lowest interest rates in the world.' (CLS)

  • Hassett: Cautious Approach to Interest Rate Hikes

    On September 3, White House economic advisor Hassett stated that he would take a cautious approach to interest rate hikes based on inflation data. Previously, when asked whether the Federal Reserve would raise rates at its decision next week, Trump said, 'I don't know, but we should have the lowest rates in the world.' (CLS)

  • Trump: Whoever Wins AI, Wins the Future

    On September 3, U.S. President Trump was asked whether the artificial intelligence industry should slow down its development pace. He stated that whoever wins in artificial intelligence will win the future. We can set up safeguards regarding AI, but some voices are overly negative. (CLS)