XRP and Ethereum have recorded their highest levels of investor FOMO in the last five weeks, with crowd sentiment turning bullish despite ongoing price weakness. XRP currently trades around $1.06, while Ethereum remains about 65% below its all-time high from August 2025. Both major tokens saw renewed attention as traders shifted focus back toward large-cap cryptocurrencies.
Bullish sentiment returns
Santiment Intelligence, a leading blockchain analytics firm, observed that fear has receded from the market across the largest cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. However, the firm noted imbalances in market mood, particularly with XRP showing the most optimistic crowd outlook at the start of the week.
On Monday, Santiment Intelligence measured 3.02 bullish XRP comments for every bearish comment. Ethereum followed with 2.31 bullish for each bearish view, while Bitcoin remained more neutral with a 1.40 ratio.
This rising optimism comes as both XRP and Ethereum enter territory often associated with investor FOMO. Market analysts suggest this can heighten short-term risks, as heightened enthusiasm during periods of price weakness sometimes leads to unexpected reversals.
Santiment Intelligence reported that Bitcoin and Ethereum initially started the day on a stronger note but faded later, moving lower as XRP and ETH entered more speculative sentiment territory. Historically, extremes in crowd sentiment have preceded short-lived price swings in the opposite direction.
Both tokens’ crowd-driven momentum stands in contrast to their short-term price performance, which remains subdued amid broader crypto market volatility.
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| Asset | Bullish/Bearish Comment Ratio | Current Sentiment Level |
|---|---|---|
| XRP | 3.02 | Strongly Bullish |
| Ethereum | 2.31 | Bullish |
| Bitcoin | 1.40 | Neutral |
Ethereum’s fundamentals under scrutiny
Debate around Ethereum’s intrinsic value has resurfaced, with market commentators examining the gap between the platform’s network growth and its price action. Independent analyst TedPillows pointed out that Ethereum’s price is still around 65% below the August 2025 peak despite ongoing improvements in network activity, adoption, and underlying strength.
TedPillows emphasized that Ethereum’s charts and fundamentals are telling different stories, noting sustained growth in usage and adoption while the token’s price remains suppressed.
The disconnect between Ethereum’s utility metrics and its market value has become a focal point for investors. TedPillows explained that although higher activity and broader adoption can build a stronger foundation for long-term appreciation, they do not insulate the asset from short-term market volatility. Traders continue to watch whether sustained bullish sentiment will support ETH prices or increase the risk of another pullback.
XRP holds above support
Market charts indicate that XRP is consolidating around $1.07 on Bitstamp, near a recent low after a decline from 2025 highs above $3. The token’s broader trend still reflects a pattern of lower highs, highlighting ongoing pressure within the market.
XRP is currently attempting to stabilize within a support range between $1.00 and $1.05. Should prices fall below $1.00, technical analysts foresee increased risk of further declines toward $0.95 or $0.90. For a potential upward shift, XRP needs to secure a daily close above the $1.15–$1.20 region.
Key indicators on the daily chart show the MACD registering a small positive crossover, while the RSI remains below the midpoint at approximately 39.9, suggesting caution prevails until momentum strengthens.
