The XRP market today is characterized by clear pessimism. According to Santiment, retail sentiment has dropped to one of the lowest levels in the past two years. Paradoxically, this may be a warning signal for some investors... of a rebound.
Santiment indicates that the FUD around XRP is today the third highest reading in two years.
Historically, similar episodes have been a precursor to at least short-term increases.
There have also been clearer inflows into ETFs related to XRP.
XRP investors are in the fear zone
According to Santiment, after about nine months of declines, the sentiment around XRP is exceptionally weak. The ratio of positive to negative comments on social media has dropped to levels that the platform defines as the FUD zone.
This is already the third such extreme episode of pessimism in the last two years. And that is why some analysts are beginning to view this signal in a contrarian way.
Santiment reminds us that in February and October 2025, similar spikes in negative sentiment were later the starting point for clear price rebounds.
Fear does not have to mean the end
Of course, this does not work like a magic indicator. A high level of fear does not guarantee increases. However, it shows that the market may have entered a phase where most participants are already quite discouraged — and this often reduces the pressure for further panic selling.
In such moments, even a moderately positive impulse can trigger a quicker upward move, as there are no longer many new sellers on the supply side.
What is happening with the price?
Currently, XRP costs about 1.32 USD. This means a decrease of about 39% year-over-year and a slight correction in the last 30 days. At first glance, it does not look like a market ready for a larger breakout.
At the same time, the ETF segment looks interesting. Spot funds related to XRP recorded the highest single-day inflow since early February on April 10, and the total weekly balance exceeded 11.7 million USD.
This is not yet a signal of a full trend reversal, but it shows that with increasing fear on the retail side, some capital is beginning to look at this asset with greater interest again.