Is Solana’s Hype Artificial? Analysis Shows Disconnect Between Sentiment and Price

Despite a 38% decline in Solana (SOL) price over the past three months, online enthusiasm has surged during key periods. However, despite this, Solana’s share of total crypto discussions has plummeted from around 6-7% at the start of 2025 to just 4.4% today. This decline coincides with Solana’s sluggish performance compared to other top cryptocurrencies and aligns with its price struggles. However, during brief periods in late March and early April, an unexpected surge in positive sentiment overwhelmed social media platforms. This apparent