Social sentiment around XRP has climbed sharply over the past five days, diverging from the more muted mood surrounding major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Sentiment hits five-week high
According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, XRP’s Positive/Negative Sentiment ratio has jumped to 2.35, its highest level in five weeks.
By comparison:
- Bitcoin’s reading stands at 1.05, indicating near-equal bullish and bearish commentary.
- Ethereum’s metric sits at 1.4, suggesting modestly positive sentiment.
The indicator uses machine learning to scan crypto-related posts, threads, and discussions across major social platforms, classifying them as positive or negative. A reading above 1 means bullish mentions outnumber bearish ones.
What’s driving the XRP buzz?
Santiment attributed the spike in XRP sentiment to recent partnership expansion announcements, which appear to have fueled a wave of optimistic social commentary.
Despite this surge in online enthusiasm, XRP has faced price pressures similar to the broader market. It is currently trading near $1.42, with approximately $2.22 billion in 24-hour trading volume.
Contrarian signal?
Santiment cautioned that historically, heightened excitement does not always translate into price gains. Crypto markets often move against prevailing retail sentiment.
Under that interpretation:
- XRP’s elevated sentiment could signal overheated expectations.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum’s more subdued readings may leave them better positioned for a rebound if market momentum returns.
The divergence highlights how social sentiment can decouple from price action — and how traders often monitor such metrics as potential contrarian indicators rather than straightforward bullish signals.
