📐💸 The 1.414 Fib – Smart Money’s Darkpool Fib 🔍🧠
Let’s talk about the 1.414 Fibonacci extension — also known as √2 — a subtle but deadly precise level that smart money uses to trap retail.
We saw this play out perfectly on Solana.
That ~$295 zone (close to 300$ but 'no cigar')?
That was the 1.414 Fib, and it nailed the top before a brutal reversal — a textbook darkpool distribution move.
But Solana wasn’t alone.
🔁 This Isn't Just About SOL
The 1.414 (√2) level has repeated across the crypto market, quietly acting as a marker for institutional exit zones:
📉 It showed up on multiple altcoins in December 2024, just before the entire altcoin rejection
🟠 It’s even been visible recently on Bitcoin itself — yes, even the king of crypto respects this level
So no — this isn’t random. This level has a story to tell.
🤖 Why 1.414 Matters
Most retail traders fixate on the golden ratio: 1.618.
But the 1.414 (√2) is just as important — and arguably more manipulative.
It allows institutions to:
- Front-run major Fibs
- Exit quietly
- Trap late bulls
It’s less obvious, less crowded, and often more effective.
That’s why I call it the "Darkpool Fib."
💔 Why I’m Divorcing Altcoins — But Not Yet
Solana’s chart — and its story — are symbolic of a deeper shift in me as a trader.
I’ve made the decision: at the end of this cycle, I’ll be divorcing altcoins.
Not out of hate — but out of clarity. I won’t “believe” in them anymore. I’ll just trade them.
But let’s be clear:
That moment isn’t now.
Right now, I’m still bullish. I still see opportunity. I’m here to ride the structure — while it’s still giving, or at least going to give something back.
📍Take Solana...
🔹 It was built on Rust, a language praised for speed and performance — perfect for high-throughput, data-heavy blockchain architecture
🔹 It could have been the chain that led us into the future
🔹 Instead, it’s become a memecoin playground, with repeated outages and centralized concerns
I don’t hate it. I just don’t believe in it the way I used to.
Narratives die. Structure doesn’t.
So yes — I’m trading SOL. I respect its levels. But I’ve let go of the idea that it will “change the game.”
I’ll trade the rally. I won’t marry the story.
📊 The Technical Setup
[📍 Support Zone: $153.48 $140.44
Below that, deeper support at $130.17 and $112.12
📍 Current Price: ~$158
📍 Upside Targets:
Minor: $196.80
Mid-channel: $221.53
Structural resistance: $234.97
Upper red trendline: $271.07
Final Extension: ~$325–$362
Potential: 271$, 362$, 490$(close but no cigar of the 500$ mark), 593$ technically is the ultimate resistance.
If Solana reclaims its momentum, this setup gives plenty of upside. But let’s be surgical. We are traders first.
⚠️ Final Thought
We’re in the phase of the cycle where hope is expensive.
Structure is free — if you choose to follow it.
Buy over support
Exit near resistance
Trade the level — not the label
One Love,
The FXPROFESSOR 💙
Disclosure: I am happy to be part of the Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis. Awesome broker, where the trader really comes first! 🌟🤝📈
Let’s talk about the 1.414 Fibonacci extension — also known as √2 — a subtle but deadly precise level that smart money uses to trap retail.
We saw this play out perfectly on Solana.
That ~$295 zone (close to 300$ but 'no cigar')?
That was the 1.414 Fib, and it nailed the top before a brutal reversal — a textbook darkpool distribution move.
But Solana wasn’t alone.
🔁 This Isn't Just About SOL
The 1.414 (√2) level has repeated across the crypto market, quietly acting as a marker for institutional exit zones:
📉 It showed up on multiple altcoins in December 2024, just before the entire altcoin rejection
🟠 It’s even been visible recently on Bitcoin itself — yes, even the king of crypto respects this level
So no — this isn’t random. This level has a story to tell.
🤖 Why 1.414 Matters
Most retail traders fixate on the golden ratio: 1.618.
But the 1.414 (√2) is just as important — and arguably more manipulative.
It allows institutions to:
- Front-run major Fibs
- Exit quietly
- Trap late bulls
It’s less obvious, less crowded, and often more effective.
That’s why I call it the "Darkpool Fib."
💔 Why I’m Divorcing Altcoins — But Not Yet
Solana’s chart — and its story — are symbolic of a deeper shift in me as a trader.
I’ve made the decision: at the end of this cycle, I’ll be divorcing altcoins.
Not out of hate — but out of clarity. I won’t “believe” in them anymore. I’ll just trade them.
But let’s be clear:
That moment isn’t now.
Right now, I’m still bullish. I still see opportunity. I’m here to ride the structure — while it’s still giving, or at least going to give something back.
📍Take Solana...
🔹 It was built on Rust, a language praised for speed and performance — perfect for high-throughput, data-heavy blockchain architecture
🔹 It could have been the chain that led us into the future
🔹 Instead, it’s become a memecoin playground, with repeated outages and centralized concerns
I don’t hate it. I just don’t believe in it the way I used to.
Narratives die. Structure doesn’t.
So yes — I’m trading SOL. I respect its levels. But I’ve let go of the idea that it will “change the game.”
I’ll trade the rally. I won’t marry the story.
📊 The Technical Setup
[📍 Support Zone: $153.48 $140.44
Below that, deeper support at $130.17 and $112.12
📍 Current Price: ~$158
📍 Upside Targets:
Minor: $196.80
Mid-channel: $221.53
Structural resistance: $234.97
Upper red trendline: $271.07
Final Extension: ~$325–$362
Potential: 271$, 362$, 490$(close but no cigar of the 500$ mark), 593$ technically is the ultimate resistance.
If Solana reclaims its momentum, this setup gives plenty of upside. But let’s be surgical. We are traders first.
⚠️ Final Thought
We’re in the phase of the cycle where hope is expensive.
Structure is free — if you choose to follow it.
Buy over support
Exit near resistance
Trade the level — not the label
One Love,
The FXPROFESSOR 💙
Disclosure: I am happy to be part of the Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis. Awesome broker, where the trader really comes first! 🌟🤝📈
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🌍 All in one place → fxprofessor.com
🧠 Free FXPROFESSOR AI on ChatGPT
🔧 Top tools to level UP your trading
💹 Best crypto, forex & stock deals
📣 Telegram: t.me/fxprofessor88
💥 I don’t follow trends. I build the tools to catch them!
🧠 Free FXPROFESSOR AI on ChatGPT
🔧 Top tools to level UP your trading
💹 Best crypto, forex & stock deals
📣 Telegram: t.me/fxprofessor88
💥 I don’t follow trends. I build the tools to catch them!
Related publications
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.