Based on the market analysis for December 17, 2025, here is the breakdown of "picks" for the Solana ecosystem.


​The current sentiment is cautiously bullish. Solana (SOL) is currently consolidating around $128–$129, holding a strong support level (Triple Bottom) at $120.


​1. The Core Pick: Solana (SOL)



  • ​Current Price: ~$129


  • ​The Play: Accumulate. The price is sitting at a major support floor.


  • ​Why: Spot SOL ETFs are seeing consistent inflows, and Solana has retained the #1 spot for "blockchain mindshare" for the second year in a row.


  • ​Target: Watch for a breakout above $147. If it clears that, a "short squeeze" could push it rapidly toward $180+.


​2. The "Blue Chip" Ecosystem Picks (Utility & DeFi)


​These are the established projects that power the Solana network. If SOL runs, these usually run harder.




  • ​Jupiter (JUP):


    • ​Role: The main liquidity aggregator (where everyone trades).


    • ​Why: It is effectively the "Google" of Solana trading. As retail activity returns, JUP captures the volume.



  • ​Raydium (RAY):


    • ​Role: The leading DEX (Decentralized Exchange).


    • ​Why: It is currently the pillar of liquidity for meme coins. If meme coins are trending, RAY generates massive fees.



  • ​Jito (JTO):


    • ​Role: Liquid staking (MEV rewards).


    • ​Why: Institutional favorites often use Jito to earn yield on their SOL holdings.


​3. The "High Octane" Picks (Meme & Culture)


​Risk Warning: These are highly volatile. Treat them as high-risk/high-reward.




  • ​Bonk (BONK):


    • ​Status: The "Index" Meme.


    • ​Outlook: Considered the "safe" meme play. It acts as a thermometer for the ecosystem's risk appetite.



  • ​Dogwifhat (WIF):


    • ​Status: The Cultural Icon.


    • ​Outlook: WIF has cemented itself as a top-tier asset alongside DOGE and SHIB. It often leads the rallies during meme supercycles.



  • ​Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY):


    • ​Status: Trending Viral Hit.


    • ​Outlook: This token (launched March 2024) has been trending heavily in late 2025 due to its viral TikTok/social appeal ("Chill Island"). It represents the newer wave of "relatable" memes rather than just dogs/cats.


​Summary Strategy



  • ​Conservative: 70% SOL, 30% JUP/JTO.


  • ​Aggressive: 40% SOL, 30% WIF/BONK, 30% Low-cap movers.


  • ​Key Level to Watch: If SOL drops below $120, the structure weakens—wait for stabilization. If it breaks $147, momentum turns bullish.


​Would you like me to look up the specific chart analysis for any of these tokens (e.g., JUP or WIF) to find a good entry price?