Market Fear Surrounding XRP Reaches October Lows as Analysts See Potential Upside
XRP’s market sentiment has slipped sharply into what analysts call the “fear zone,” setting the stage for what may become a bullish turnaround. Blockchain intelligence firm Santiment reports that traders are showing the highest levels of fear, uncertainty, and doubt toward XRP since late October—conditions that previously preceded a strong rebound.
XRP Enters Deep Fear Territory
According to Santiment, social sentiment surrounding XRP has reached levels last seen on Nov. 21, when a similar spike in pessimism was followed by a 22% rally within three days. The firm suggests this pattern may be repeating, noting that “an opportunity appears to be emerging just like two weeks ago.”
XRP has dropped 4.6% over the past 24 hours, slipping below $2.10 and becoming the worst-performing major cryptocurrency over that period. The token now sits 42% below its July 2025 all-time high, adding to trader anxiety and amplifying negative sentiment across market discussions.
Analysts Say Fear Doesn’t Equal Bearish Trend
Despite the slide, several market analysts argue that weak sentiment does not imply long-term bearish momentum.
Research head Justin d’Anethan described XRP’s current price action as “low-conviction” and nearing a capitulation zone, a phase that often marks market bottoms. He added that renewed interest could build on regulatory clarity, legal developments, and XRP’s role in cross-border payments.
Similarly, LVRG Research director Nick Ruck pointed out that XRP is holding above the key $2 support, supported by more than $750 million in institutional inflows into spot ETFs this month.
Spot XRP exchange-traded funds saw a notable cooldown, with Thursday’s inflows dropping to $12.8 million, the lowest since late November. Even so, flows have remained positive since launch, and the five XRP ETFs collectively hold $881 million in net assets—a sign that institutional demand has not disappeared.
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