Google's Gemini AI has published a price target for Solana (SOL) of $180 to $220 by December 2026. The prediction comes as Solana processes over 96% of global on-chain equity volume and Circle adds $500 million in USDC to the network in a single move. But the token has a long way to climb from its current price of $74.67, down 0.78% on the day.
The Gemini forecast
Gemini's model sees Solana roughly tripling from today's levels by year-end 2026. The AI cites the network's dominance in on-chain equity and the recent Alpenglow upgrade, which aims to push Solana throughput for high-frequency use cases. For the prediction to be plausible, SOL needs to close above $100 with conviction — something it hasn't managed since February.
SOL peaked near $257 in September 2025, then crashed below $80 in February. Since then, it's traded in a $60-$100 range. Three rally attempts have stalled at $95-$100. Support sits at $70, then $60; resistance at $80, $85, and the $95-$100 zone.
The bear case
Gemini's bull case isn't the only scenario. Regulatory roadblocks or network congestion could push SOL down to $45-$55, the AI warns. That's a 27% drop from current levels. The RSI sits at 46.03, with the signal line at 54.63 — elevated since June's bottom, and not this high since October when price was above $200. That signal line divergence suggests momentum is building, but it hasn't translated into a breakout yet.
The LiquidChain angle
Meanwhile, LiquidChain — a project aiming to solve multi-chain fragmentation by allowing free crossing between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana — is in presale at $0.01454 with over $900,000 raised. If LiquidChain gains traction, it could drive more activity to Solana, supporting the upgrade narrative. But the presale is still early, and the project hasn't launched on mainnet.
For now, all eyes are on whether SOL can finally break above $100. The next resistance test will come soon — and if it fails, the $60 support level will be the one to watch.
