XRP FUD Hits Two-Year High While Analyst Points To 9-Year Bullish Pattern

• The analytics platform noted that such spikes in fear, uncertainty, and doubt have historically preceded reversals.
• Analyst Ali Martinez said XRP was trading within a “giant 9-year ascending triangle,” adding that a retest of the $0.75 to $0.80 support zone could present a “buy the dip” opportunity before a potential breakout.
• Despite bearish sentiment, crypto analyst Martinez said “the move is usually historic,” projecting that XRP could rally more than 500% in the coming months.

Ripple (XRP) traded flat on Monday morning after social media sentiment reportedly dropped to a two-year low, but analyst Ali Martinez forecast that there may be a bull run in the making. 

Santiment data showed ‘bearish’ commentary significantly outweighing ‘bullish’ sentiment, placing current conditions among the highest levels of negative sentiment seen in recent years. Santiment noted that such spikes in fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD)have historically preceded market reversals.

“Prices move in the opposite direction of the crowd's expectations,” Santiment said, adding that periods of extreme fear have often been followed by relief rallies.

XRP’s price remained relatively stable, trading above $1 and down about 0.5% over the past 24 hours, even as negative sentiment intensified across social channels. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around XRP moved to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral,’ while chatter levels remained at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.

Analysts Point To Potential Upside For XRP

Despite the rise in negative sentiment, crypto analyst Ali Martinez pointed to a longer-term technical setup that could support a reversal.

In a post on X, Martinez explained that XRP was trading within a “giant 9-year ascending triangle,” a pattern that has historically led to strong breakout moves. He added that the token could retest a key support zone between $0.75 and $0.80, calling it a potential “buy the dip” opportunity before the pattern reaches its apex.

“When a 9-year consolidation finally breaks, the move is usually historic,” Martinez wrote, suggesting XRP could rally more than 500% if a breakout materializes.

Broader Market Sentiment Remains Weak

The shift in XRP sentiment came amid broader caution across the crypto market.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index recently fell to 12, placing it firmly in the “extreme fear” category. The index tracks sentiment across Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider digital asset market, with lower readings indicating heightened risk aversion.

Despite this, Bitcoin continued to hold near the $70,000 level, showing relative resilience even as overall market sentiment weakened.

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