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XRP has shown remarkable resilience after a turbulent event that saw over $19 billion wiped out from the crypto market. The token, which had fallen below $1.90 just ten days ago, is now showing signs of strength and looking like it’s going to break past $2.50 anytime soon. This rebound comes amid an atmosphere of widespread fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) across the market. Despite the shaky sentiment, on-chain data suggests that this is a buy signal for XRP. XRP Rebounds Strongly After Market Capitulation Santiment’s latest data reveals that XRP’s recovery from its flash crash lows around $1.90 to $2.20, and then towards $2.50, has unfolded in tandem with one of the most intense waves of negative sentiment recorded this year. Notably, the platform’s crowd sentiment ratio reached its lowest level since January, reflecting the extreme point of pessimism among traders. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Trapped Under A Bearish Structure, What Happens If It Doesn’t Break $2.5 This extreme pessimism was a result of the XRP price crashing alongside many other cryptocurrencies. News and macroeconomic events, particularly the US tariff announcement on China, caused many XRP holders to sell at a loss under intense Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD). This, in turn, caused the crowd sentiment to tank massively.  Data from the on-chain analytics platform Santiment shows that the ratio of positive versus negative comments surrounding XRP fell to 1.856, its lowest point since late January 2025. The chart from Santiment illustrates how this ratio has been deteriorating steadily since mid-September. It dropped from 1.93 on September 19 to 1.44 by October 1 before plunging to 1.01 on October 8 and staying around that level for nearly a week.  This sustained period of pessimism shows shaken confidence among XRP traders during the recent price volatility. However, there are early signs of stabilization. The sentiment ratio has begun to recover slightly, rising to 1.35 at the time of writing. This means that some optimism is returning now that XRP is trying to reclaim $2.5. What This Means For XRP’s Next Move XRP’s ability to rebound under such heavy FUD suggests the asset may be entering a stronger accumulation phase. According to Santiment, the low ratio of positive to negative comments is typically a buy signal, especially for traders who have been looking to accumulate at lower prices. Santiment noted this by saying that “prices typically move opposite to retail’s expectations.”  Related Reading: The XRP Price Roadmap To $8: How An Over 50% Bounce Could Materialize If XRP manages to maintain its position above $2.50, it could be interpreted as confirmation of renewed bullish momentum. From here, the next price targets would be earlier support levels at $2.72 and $2.80 in the short term. Stronger bullish momentum would see XRP extend the rally and break above $3. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.4, down by 1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com

According to Santiment, XRP is seeing its highest level of retail fear, uncertainty and doubt in six months. That surge in negativity is being read by some analysts as a contrarian signal — fear on the street could come just before a turnaround. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Nears $3B As CEO Sees $10B ETF Inflows Ahead While traders grumble, on-chain data shows crowd mood tipping toward worry, and Santiment points out that when retail panic grows, markets have a habit of moving in the opposite direction. Retail Fear Hits Six-Month High Based on reports from the blockchain analytics firm, the bullish-to-bearish ratio reached 3.21 on Sept. 17 during a wave of euphoria, then fell to 0.74 on Oct. 4 as frustration rose. The ratio moved slightly to 0.86 on Oct. 6. Over the last three days tracked, bearish commentary outweighed bullish views for two days, which Santiment interprets as a possible bottom signal. Traders should note that these mood swings are being measured by crowd talk, and when optimism climbed too high earlier, that was flagged as a reliable top signal. ???? XRP is seeing it’s highest level of retail FUD since Trump’s tariffs were announced 6 months ago. There have been more bearish comments than bullish for 2 of the past 3 days, which is generally a promising buy signal. Markets move opposite to small trader expectations. pic.twitter.com/flO7jjlo9m — Santiment (@santimentfeed) October 7, 2025 Technical Levels To Watch Reports have disclosed key price points that traders are watching closely. XRP is trading at $2.85 and still has not cleared the $3 barrier that it reached briefly in the past few weeks. Support is placed around $2.60–$2.80, and analyst CryptoInsightUK says the $2.72 to $2.75 zone remains a major structural level. Holding above that range shows buyers have stepped in repeatedly since the rally from $0.50, the analyst added. Breaks above $3.17 and $3.65 would be seen by some as confirmation of stronger upside momentum. Analysts Expect A Possible Breakout Based on technical notes from CryptoInsightUK, a move following the 4.236 Fibonacci extension could reach $6.90, with a larger wave potentially taking prices toward $8–$12. Meanwhile, professor Astrones has also identified a bullish structure on charts, calling the setup “pumpy” and pointing to a narrowing range that could break higher. $XRP This one is pumpy First target 5$ pic.twitter.com/LzDFTJVHy5 — ProfessorAstrones (@Astrones2) October 6, 2025 Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Did It — New Record High Above $125,000 This ‘Uptober’ Patterns like a descending triangle can break either way, so traders are watching for a clear close above the stated targets. In the broader market, Bitcoin has shot to a new high above $126,000, and Ethereum has climbed to within 4% of its record peak. Yet XRP has struggled to push past $3. That contrast has left some investors scratching their heads. At the same time, XRP has not fallen below $2.60 since the breakout that took it to $3.66 in July, which supports the view that buying interest exists underneath current levels. For now, data and sentiment point toward a possible setup where fear fades before prices rise. Featured image from Fingerlakes1.com, chart from TradingView

The XRP community’s attention has been drawn to a $600 million transfer, which has sparked speculation about its potential impact on the altcoin’s price. The transfer notably originated from a Ripple wallet address, further fueling speculations that the crypto firm is dumping on retail investors.  $600 Million in XRP Tokens Moved by Ripple Spark Speculation Whale Alert data shows that Ripple moved 200 million XRP ($610 million) from one of its wallets, sparking speculation that the crypto firm was looking to offload these coins. Moreover, the transfer comes as XRP struggles to hold above the psychological $3 level, suggesting that the altcoin may be facing significant selling pressure.  Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Target Of $27 Still Holds – ‘The Ride Has Just Begun’ However, further on-chain data shows that Ripple simply moved these XRP tokens to another of its wallet addresses, suggesting that this was a routine operation rather than a move to offload these coins. An X user, XRP Liquidity, also clarified that the transfer was made from the ‘Ripple 1’ address to ‘Ripple 50’, which the account stated is “queuing for ODL, ETPs, Trust, and other Investments.” Another X user, Marc, also noted that the Ripple 50 wallet primarily interacts with the Binance 11 wallet and holds tokenized treasuries, including Ondo Finance’s tokenized treasury fund (OUSG). The crypto firm mainly utilizes its XRP holdings to support its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service, facilitating cross-border transfers through its payment services.  However, this latest transfer comes at a time when there is so much bearish sentiment among XRP community members. Popular community members, such as Crypto Bitlord, have consistently criticized Ripple and recently advised XRP holders to sell their tokens following Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz’s, announcement that he was resigning. Amid XRP’s struggles, the altcoin has now dropped in the crypto rankings by market cap, losing the number 3 spot to BNB.  A ‘Promising Buy Signal’ For XRP On-chain analytics platform Santiment has described the current FUD in the XRP community as a promising buy signal for the altcoin. The platform stated that the altcoin is seeing its highest level of retail FUD since the Trump tariffs were announced 6 months ago. According to Santiment, there have been more bearish comments than bullish for two out of the past three days.  The platform claimed that this development is generally a promising buy signal, as markets move in the opposite direction of small trader expectations. As such, XRP could witness a significant price surge amid these bearish sentiments. The XRP ETFs could serve as one of the catalysts for this potential price surge, although a SEC decision is on hold until the U.S. government shutdown ends.  Related Reading: XRP Short Squeeze: Analyst Reveals Available Trading Supply Could Fall To Bitcoin’s 21 Million At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading $2.84, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

On-chain data shows that XRP whales are currently offloading their coins, which paints a bearish outlook for the altcoin. This comes as XRP struggles to stay above the psychological $3 level and risks dropping to new lows.  XRP Whales Offload $480 Million Coins In Two Weeks Santiment data shows that XRP whales have dumped 160 million coins ($480 million) since around September 4, when their holdings peaked at around 6.95 billion. Since then, their XRP holdings have dropped from 6.95 billion to around 6.77 billion. These whales hold between 1 million and 10 million tokens.  Related Reading: XRP’s Market Cap Beats Out Heavy Hitters In Climb Into 100 Top Global Assets — Here Are The Numbers There is also a similar pattern among whales holding 10 million to 100 million coins and those holding 100 million coins to 1 billion coins. The 10 million to 100 million XRP whales had begun offloading their coins since last month, with a notable drop from 8.1 billion coins to around 7.77 billion coins as of now.  Meanwhile, XRP whales holding 100 million coins to 1 billion coins had begun offloading their coins since July, with a sharp drop in their holdings from around 10.83 billion during that period to 7.94 billion in August. However, since then, their holdings have remained stagnant, with these whales remaining on the sidelines, neither buying nor selling aggressively.  This development paints a bearish picture for the XRP price as the token could witness further declines as these whales continue to offload their coins. Moreover, these whales are offloading their coins despite projections of a Fed rate cut this week and the upcoming launch of the first spot XRP ETF. This further fuels concerns that these events might turn out to be a ‘sell the news’ event, with a sharp price decline happening once they occur.   A Potential Bearish Cross Lies Ahead For XRP In an X post, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto said that a potential bearish cross lies ahead for the XRP price. He predicted that the altcoin might dip to as low as $2.65 despite an imminent Fed rate cut. He noted that many are anticipating a rate cut but that the markets tend to react in the opposite direction, meaning that XRP could decline after the rate cut instead of rallying.  Related Reading: XRP Price Forms Bull Flag On The Weekly Chart: Analyst’s $23 EOY Target Swims Into View Egrag Crypto further stated that for the XRP price to avoid the bearish cross, it needs to see a close above $3.07 and $3.13. If that happens, then he believes that the altcoin will be in a much stronger position to rally to the upside. The analyst predicted that XRP could rally to as high as $3.7 eventually.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Conversations across the crypto space are circling back to blue-chip tokens, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin taking the spotlight. Data from on-chain analytics platform Santiment shows that top market cap cryptocurrencies are dominating the surge in social chatter, with discussions ranging from institutional adoption and ETF speculation to technical barriers and ecosystem growth. Alongside them, Strategy, Tether, and MultiversX are also attracting strong attention. Related Reading: American Bitcoin, Backed By Trump, Ends Nasdaq Debut Up 17% Bitcoin And Ethereum Dominating Attention Despite price resistance at $112,000 throughout last week, Bitcoin is still the most closely watched cryptocurrency by analysts and investors. According to on-chain analytics platform Santiment, Bitcoin is currently dominating among crypto investors thanks to extensive discussions about its long-term role as digital gold, a monetary network, and a hedge against inflation. Conversations focus heavily on its scarcity, institutional demand, and the importance of self-custody. Traders are also discussing Bitcoin’s liquidity in flash crypto offers that allow instant trading and spending across multiple platforms.  Ethereum is trending, with mentions also tied to its role in flash tokens and its utility across wallets and decentralized platforms. ETH discussions are based on its transferability and use in trading, staking, and gaming, while institutions continue to accumulate large volumes. However, the Ethereum price is also facing technical struggles in breaking above $4,500, having been rejected at $4,480 multiple times in the past seven days. Strategy And Dogecoin Also Generate Social Buzz Strategy’s and its MicroStrategy ($MSTR) stock are also hot topics due to the company’s massive Bitcoin reserves and its reputation as a leveraged proxy for BTC exposure. Particularly, market chatter has picked up around its potential inclusion in the S&P 500, which could cause institutional buying and fund inflows. At the same time, discussions show that investors are debating whether MSTR shares or Bitcoin ETFs provide better exposure. Unsurprisingly, the word “Dogecoin” is in the limelight due to multiple developments last week. Most of Dogecoin’s mentions are based on the upcoming Rex-Osprey Dogecoin ETF, which could become a historic first for Dogecoin ETFs in the US financial market. Furthermore, Trump-backed company Thumzup is expanding Dogecoin mining operations by adding 3,500 rigs. Despite choppy price action last week, Dogecoin managed to close above $0.21. Tether ($USDT) also saw huge mentions last week after the company announced deeper investments into gold, with its reserves now exceeding $8.7 billion. The company aims to expand into mining, refining, and trading, with its CEO calling gold a natural bitcoin. Additionally, new token listings related to Tether are appearing on platforms like BitMart. Related Reading: MemeCore Explodes 3,800% For ATH — But Is A Collapse Around The Corner? MultiversX ($EGLD), meanwhile, is facing a different kind of attention. Social discussions highlight concerns about dilution of its supply and the migration of projects to other chains like SUI, raising doubts about long-term use cases. However, there’s optimism on projects such as xPortal and xMoney, with hopes that buyback mechanisms and upcoming launches could bolster value.  Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

On-chain data shows that Shiba Inu diamond hands are holding on to their coins despite the meme coin’s underperformance in recent times. This comes as SHIB bulls eye a new all-time high (ATH), with the meme coin potentially reaching $0.00009.  Shiba Inu Holders Are Refusing To Sell Despite SHIB’s Underperformance Glassnode data shows that Shiba Inu’s holder retention rate is currently at 96%, having been on an uptrend over the last thirty days. The metric tracks the percentage of addresses that have held SHIB over the past 30 days. An uptick indicates that holders aren’t selling but instead even accumulating more coins.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Market Maker Is On The Move With Billions Of SHIB, Here’s What We Know Furthermore, Santiment data confirms that investors are still accumulating Shiba Inu, despite SHIB’s underperformance. Notably, the number of holders have continued to rise amid the price downtrend, and there are now 1.53 million SHIB holders. This comes as the meme coin looks to hold above the psychological $0.000010 price level.  However, a negative for SHIB is the downtrend in the holdings of Shiba Inu whales. Santiment data shows these whales have continued to offload their coins amid the meme coin’s underperformance. These whales refer to those holding 10 million coins and above. Notably, they account for over 98% of the meme coin’s total supply.  This also explains why there have been more exchange inflows than outflows, highlighting the fact that there is currently more supply than demand. On September 5, the exchange inflows were 73.73 billion SHIB while the outflows were 46.25 billion coins. Meanwhile, supply on exchanges remains sideways, with whales choosing to offload their coins and stay on the sidelines rather than actively buying the dip.  SHIB Bulls Eye New ATH Shiba Inu bulls are eyeing a new all-time high for the meme coin despite its underperformance this year. Crypto analyst Javon Marks has also fuelled the bullish outlook for the SHIB price, predicting that it could record a rally of over 500%, which would bring it close to its current ATH of $0.00008845. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Price Forms Double Bottom At Demand Zone — What To Expect In an X post, Marks said that Shiba Inu has confirmed a bullish pattern in a regular bull divergence with the MACD Histogram. He explained that this suggests that the SHIB price is about to record a major bullish reversal to the upside, which can include a move of over 163% back into the $0.00003 range. The crypto analyst further remarked that this move may only be the start. He stated that the 163% move could be part of an over 570% run to the $0.000081 breakout target if the Shiba Inu price continues to hold well broken out of an older structure.  At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.00001230, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP’s large holder cohort, specifically addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP, has shifted from accumulation in the second half of August to significant dumping at the start of September.  On-chain data from analytics platform Santiment reveals a sharp reversal in holdings, both in terms of circulating supply percentage and the number of coins held by this cohort. This change raises concerns about the sustainability of XRP’s price, which has been facing rejections above $2.8, and whether September could be a bearish month for the token. XRP Millionaires Start September With A Selloff XRP millionaire wallets, which are addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP coins, aggressively increased their holdings during the second half of August. Based on the current price of XRP, each of these addresses is sitting on $28 million and $280 million worth of XRP, depending on the size of their wallets. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Is Yet To Hit Its First Bearish Target – Details Particularly, Santiment’s data shows that the percentage of XRP supply held by these addresses rose from 11.67% on August 16 to 12.19% by the end of the month. In terms of numbers, their stash grew from about 7.5 billion XRP coins to 7.85 billion XRP. This surge in accumulation showed the confidence among large investors, which contributed to XRP successfully holding above the $3 price level throughout the month. However, September has opened with an abrupt reversal. On September 1, whale holdings accounted for 12.19% of the circulating supply, but by September 3, that figure had dropped to 11.77%. In coin terms, the balance fell from 7.85 billion XRP to 7.61 billion XRP, wiping out much of the late August accumulation in just a few days. This decline is clearly illustrated in Santiment’s chart below, which shows a synchronized dip in both percentage supply and absolute holdings. This rapid offloading means that these millionaire wallets may be taking profits after August’s rally, and it introduces downside pressure that could have effects on XRP’s price action throughout September. Could This Mean A Red September For XRP? September has been a mixed month for XRP, with both strong rallies and painful corrections shaping investor sentiment. According to data from CryptoRank, the last time XRP saw a red September was back in 2021, when it fell sharply by 20.1%. Since then, however, XRP has managed to string together three consecutive green Septembers, including a 46.2% increase in September 2022. Related Reading: XRP Price Gets $20 Target: The 2 Scenarios That Could Play Out From Here This track record shows that while September has the potential to bring losses, it has also been highlighted by gains. Although it is too early to declare a repeat scenario of a red September, the sell-off from millionaires at the beginning of September sets a worrying precedent. XRP’s price action is already showing signs of strain, with the token repeatedly facing rejections above $2.8 in recent days. If these millionaire wallets continue to offload their holdings, the bullish sentiment surrounding XRP may weaken, which may lead to further declines. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.82, up by 0.2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Shiba Inu’s active addresses have crashed over 50% in three months, providing a bearish outlook for the top meme coin. This development has also coincided with the SHIB price crash during this period.  Shiba Inu’s Active Addresses Crash Over 50% Santiment data shows that Shiba Inu’s active addresses have crashed by over 50% since they peaked on May 2 at around 7,800. Since then, this metric has been on a downtrend, dropping to as low as 2,500 earlier in June. Now, the number of active SHIB addresses is currently at an average of 3,000.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Exec Gives Reasons To Keep Going Despite SHIB Price Crash The drop in Shiba Inu’s active addresses has followed the crash in the SHIB price. Notably, the meme coin reached a peak of around $0.17 in May and has been in a downtrend since then. CoinMarketCap data shows that Shiba Inu is down over 10% from its 3-month high in May. SHIB’s decline has occurred despite the bullish sentiment in the broader crypto market.  During this period, Bitcoin and Ethereum have rallied to new all-time highs (ATHs). However, the SHIB price has underperformed despite its positive correlation to the flagship crypto assets. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu’s network growth also paints a bearish picture for the meme coin. Santiment data shows that this metric has been on a downtrend since it peaked in July.  Back then, the network growth hit 2,309 in reference to the number of new users adopting Shiba Inu. Since then, the network growth has spiraled down, dropping to as low as 1,078 on September 1. However, a positive for the SHIB price is that the number of holders has increased during this period.  Santiment data shows that the total number of SHIB holders has increased during the past three months and is currently at 1.53 million. This suggests that investors continue to believe in the SHIB price’s trajectory, despite its underperformance so far. The meme coin is down over 43% year-to-date (YTD).  SHIB Price Confirms Bullish Pattern From a technical analysis perspective, crypto analyst Javon Marks has also provided a bullish outlook for Shiba Inu. In an X post, he stated that the SHIB price has confirmed a bullish pattern in a regular bull divergence, as indicated by the MACD Histogram.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Price Set For 650% Expansion To $0.00009 ATH If This Happens Marks explained that this suggests that a major bullish reversal back to the upside may be on the horizon. This could include a rally of over 163% to the $0.00003 range, which the analyst claimed may only be the start. As the SHIB price continues to hold its breakout over an older structure, he predicted that the meme coin could record a rally of over 570% to the $0.000081 breakout target.  At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.00001228, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

On-chain analytics platform Santiment has weighed in on whether the Bitcoin price has reached its bottom, following its drop to the $108,000 range. The platform alluded to the current social sentiment, suggesting that a further drawdown may be looming.  Bitcoin Price Bottom Not Yet In Amid Spike In Social Dominance In a research report, Santiment indicated that the Bitcoin price bottom may not yet be in, considering the surge in the social dominance of ‘buy the dip’ mentions. The platform explained that a true bottom is often marked not by price but by a shift in social narrative from ‘buy the dip’ optimism to widespread fear. This creates a strong bearish case that discourages buying.  Related Reading: Analyst Warns Investors To Avoid Bitcoin At All Cost As Price Is Going Below $60,000 Santiment suggested that the Bitcoin price typically rebounds when the sentiment is bearish and when investors least expect an uptrend. However, for now, market participants are still getting “antsy and trying to find some entry spots now that prices have cooled down a bit, Santiment analyst Brian Quinlivan explained.  The analyst opined that the cooldown in the Bitcoin price so far is not a huge one, while noting that BTC has detached from the S&P 500. Quinlivan predicted that BTC and other crypto assets could play catch-up to the stock market when the crowd stops getting too optimistic about buying the dip. He added that the true ‘buy the dip’ opportunities happen when the crowd stops believing there is an opportunity.  In the research report, Santiment noted that the current ‘buy the dip’ chatter needs to be suddenly replaced by discussion of the narrative that supports the bearish case. In line with this, the platform advised market participants to pay close attention to the dominant social narrative. According to the report, when the conversation shifts from hopeful buying to widespread fear, it can be a stronger bottom signal than the Bitcoin price alone. Another Metric To Keep An Eye On The Santiment report indicated that BTC whale transfers are another key metric to watch for, as they can help determine if the Bitcoin price has reached its bottom. These whales, wallets holding 10 to 10,000 BTC, have not been selling off in any significant way despite the market dip.  Related Reading: MicroStrategy Successfully Claims 3% Of Bitcoin Supply, Here’s How Much It’s Now Worth According to Maksim, who joined Santiment analyst Brian on the podcast, whenever these wallets do decrease their holdings, it can lead to “postponed price suppression weeks thereafter.” Therefore, Santiment advised market participants to monitor the holdings of large Bitcoin wallets. A lack of selling from whales could indicate underlying strength, while a significant drop can be a warning of future price weakness.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $107,800, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Dogecoin, despite being held up around the $0.21 to $0.23 price zone, has seen its user base grow with adoption among crypto investors of all types. Notably, on-chain data shows that Dogecoin has now surpassed 8 million in terms of addresses holding a non-zero balance. On‑chain analytics from Santiment reveal that Dogecoin has risen from approximately 6.9 million holders earlier in 2025 to the latest 8 million milestone. Only Ethereum and Bitcoin exceed Dogecoin when it comes to user base size. Dogecoin Holder Count Keeps Surging The momentum behind Dogecoin’s adoption shows no sign of slowing down, and the number of addresses holding the meme cryptocurrency is now above 8 million. This trend in Dogecoin holders stems from the cryptocurrency increasingly becoming the go-to asset for many retail traders. This, in turn, has seen the number of Dogecoin holders continue to surge this year, especially as retail investors start to transition from other large market-cap cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which many now argue is the crypto for institutions.  Related Reading: 4-Year Cycle Says Dogecoin Price Will Reach $1, Here’s Why Although Dogecoin also saw a huge growth in the number of holders in 2024, the growth in 2025 is outpacing the trend seen in 2024,  To put this into perspective, it took the whole year to add 1 million new DOGE holders in 2024, whereas in 2025, the same milestone has taken less than eight months. This is a substantial increase from about 6.9 million holders in the beginning of 2025. The latest figures place Dogecoin well ahead of other large market cap cryptocurrencies such as Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and XRP, as well as major stablecoins including USDT and USDC, in terms of total holder count. Only Ethereum, with about 148 million addresses, and Bitcoin, with around 55 million, surpass Dogecoin’s adoption levels. DOGE Whales Continue Accumulating The steady increase in new Dogecoin addresses has been supported by a corresponding increase in whale accumulation. Trading data shows that large wallets have added more billions of Dogecoins in recent weeks. For instance, recent on-chain data shows that wallet addresses holding between 100 million and 1 billion Dogecoin recently added about 2 billion Dogecoin worth $448 million to their holdings within a week. At the institutional level, Bit Origin made headlines after committing $500 million to a Dogecoin treasury last month when the price was hovering around $0.24. Related Reading: Dogecoin Targets $1.25, But This 170% Move Is The Start Technical traders are also paying close attention. One analyst known as Trader Tardigrade pointed out that DOGE’s current chart setup is nearing the final stages of consolidation before a pump on the daily candlestick timeframe chart. If this pump were to manifest, the analyst projects a pump to $0.41 after breaking out of a triangular consolidation pattern.  Interestingly, a longer-term analysis from the same analyst on the monthly candlestick timeframe chart shows that Dogecoin has built a support base and is ready for the next leg up that would take it to as high as $4. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.222, up by 4.3% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Ethereum is closing in on a historic test, hovering just 6.4% below its all-time high of $4,891. Despite persistent sell-offs from retail traders, the asset’s upward momentum continues, signaling a potential breakthrough that could set the stage for new record levels. Retail Sentiment Misfires: Lessons From Past Greed And Corrections Santiment, a popular platform in on-chain and market analytics, recently highlighted in a post that Ethereum is now within striking distance of a historic milestone — just 6.4% away from its all-time high of $4,891 set on November 16, 2021.  Related Reading: Ethereum Price Breaks Toward $5,000, Analyst Reveals When To Sell Everything And Why This approach toward record territory has been accompanied by a surprising trend: retail traders are consistently selling off their holdings even as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap pushes higher. The divergence between price action and retail sentiment is becoming increasingly notable in this rally. When smaller market participants become overly optimistic, prices tend to cool off; conversely, when fear and skepticism prevail, the market often continues its upward march. This pattern has played out multiple times in the past, making the current wave of selling from retail traders a potentially bullish signal. Santiment also pointed to previous scenarios to support this observation. On June 16, 2025, and again on July 30, 2025, Ethereum experienced periods of extreme retail greed, which were followed by sharp corrections as the market recalibrated. These historical instances underline the contrarian nature of market psychology, where excessive optimism can precede pullbacks, while disbelief and hesitation can pave the way for price growth. In the current rally, retail sentiment has been marked by FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) and disbelief. Despite Ethereum consistently printing higher highs, many traders remain convinced that the move is unsustainable.  Loose Coins Changing Hands as Ethereum Eyes Historic Breakout This emotional disconnect between sentiment and price action may be providing fuel for Ethereum’s continued ascent, as stronger hands — particularly institutional players and large-scale investors — absorb the supply being offloaded by smaller traders. If the current dynamics persist, a break above $4,891 could happen sooner than many expect, potentially marking a significant chapter in Ethereum’s market history  The platform further noted that major stakeholders have been actively accumulating Ethereum, taking advantage of the coins that smaller traders are currently willing to sell. This quiet but steady accumulation suggests that larger players are positioning themselves for a potential breakout. Related Reading: Ethereum Rally Not Fueled By Bitcoin Dump, On-Chain Signals Show With minimal sentiment-based resistance in the market, prices appear well-positioned to push higher. If this trend continues, Ethereum could break through its previous all-time high and set new records in the near future, marking a historic moment for the asset. Featured image from Ethereum, chart from Tradingview.com

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is witnessing increased network activity, which is bullish for its native token’s price. On-chain data also shows that whales are actively accumulating XRP, with the addresses holding one million coins recently reaching a new high.  XRP Ledger Records Massive Growth In Past Week In an X post, on-chain analytics platform Santiment revealed that the XRP Ledger is showing signs of growth, from both a usage and key stakeholder perspective. The platform revealed that there are now over 2,700 whale and shark wallets holding at least 1 million XRP for the first time in the token’s 12-year history.   Related Reading: Is There A “Secret XRP Ledger” And Is The Price Really At $1,000? Additionally, Santiment stated that the number of active XRP addresses has averaged over 295,000 daily over the past week. This is notable as the normal daily average over the past three months was between 35,000 and 40,000. It is worth mentioning that the XRPL recorded some major developments last week.  One is the launch of Circle’s USDC stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. This is expected to boost network activity given the increasing demand for stablecoins. Crypto analyst Moon Lambo predicted that this would increase the total value locked (TVL) on the network. He also noted how this was bullish for the XRP price, since users will need the token for every USDC transaction.  Furthermore, Ondo Finance launched its tokenized US treasury fund (OUSG) on the XRP Ledger last week, which could have also contributed to the surge in network activity. The BlackRock-backed fund will be mintable and redeemable using the RLUSD stablecoin. Meanwhile, Guggenheim also recently partnered with Ripple to launch the first Digital Commercial Paper on the XRPL.  Expert Predicts Price Rally Above $4 Amid the surge in network activity on the XRPL, crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the XRP price could rally above $4 and even reach as high as $8. He stated that the altcoin is holding a clear breakout and is getting ready for a major bullish continuation. Marks added that the targets are at $4.80 and $8, marking new all-time highs (ATHs) for XRP.  Related Reading: These Factors Will Drive XRP Price To $25-$75 In June – Analyst Crypto analyst Dark Defender recently alluded to a previous analysis in which he stated that the XRP price could make a decision within two weeks. The analyst is confident that the altcoin could rally to as high as $6 on this Wave 5 impulsive move to the upside. He has also previously predicted that XRP would reach double digits in this market cycle.  On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that the XRP price has again dropped below the $2.25 level. Crypto analyst CasiTrades had warned that the support levels at $2.01, $1.90, and $1.55 could be in play if the $2.25 level holds as resistance.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.16, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin’s price has barely moved in the last week, but other signs point to growing activity on the network. On June 5, Bitcoin traded around $104,300, down 0.50% in 24 hours and off 2.5% over the past seven days. Yet data shows more people are joining the network, and more coins are being passed around. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reserve Gets Military Nod, Senator Predicts Explosive 10-Year Surge Wallet Creation Jump According to Santiment, on May 29 nearly 557,000 new wallets appeared. That was the highest number since December 2023. It means thousands of people are opening wallets even though price has stayed just under $105,000. People normally open new wallets to send and receive bitcoins but they somehow come across the idea through new sources, increased talks among friends or create simple curiosity. In any case, an increased wallet holding indeed indicates a much wider usage. ???? Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has seen sharp rises this week as its price hovers just below $105K: ???? May 29th: 556,830 new $BTC wallets created (Highest since December 2, 2023) ???? June 2nd: 241,360 coins circulated (Highest since December 8, 2024) Growth in a network’s… pic.twitter.com/2DxknVXrKT — Santiment (@santimentfeed) June 5, 2025 Increased Token Movement On June 2, over 241,360 BTC changed hands. This was deemed the busiest day since December 2024. Reports from Santiment suggest that high coin turnover usually coincides with increased traffic. Traders might be moving coins in and out of exchanges, or investors could be shifting wallets. Big swings in daily token movement can point to a shift in sentiment—people either getting ready to buy or sell. Right now, it mostly looks like more users are sending coins to each other, which keeps the network busy even when price sits still. Big Holders Step In Data from IntoTheBlock shows that large holders—often called “whales”—are stocking up. Their coin inflows jumped by 145% over the last seven days, and by 214% over the past 30 days. When big players load up, it can tighten supply on exchanges. That makes it tougher for new buyers to get in without driving price higher. If whales keep buying at this rate, it could lead to more upward pressure on price once everyday investors step in again. Related Reading: Bitcoin Scarcity May Spark Explosive Surge, Bank Study Shows Mid Tier Investors Buy It’s not just the really big holders adding coins. Wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC added more than 79,000 BTC in just one week. That means these mid-tier holders picked up around 11,320 BTC per day on average. As of June 2, they held over 13 million BTC in total. When both big whales and these mid-level holders keep stacking, it further cuts down the number of coins floating on exchanges. Fewer coins available often mean any shift in demand could move price more. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView

The Bitcoin market has shown high volatility in April, having produced similar levels of gains and losses over the past three weeks. Amidst the choppy price action, Bitcoin whales appear to be increasing their holdings, perhaps in anticipation of future price gains. Related Reading: Bitcoin Ready To Reclaim $90,000? BTC’s ‘Next Big Move’ Could Come Next Week Bitcoin Whales Add 53,600 BTC, Now Hold 68% Of Supply In an X post on April 18, prominent blockchain analytics firm Santiment has provided valuable insight on the recent behavior of the major Bitcoin stakeholders. Despite the BTC market still displaying significant levels of uncertainty, Santiment reports a strong confidence level among investors holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC. The analytics firm states that these key Bitcoin holders have accumulated 53,600 BTC from March 22, and now control 67.77% of Bitcoin in circulation. During the period of this accumulation spree, the BTC market has failed to establish a clear price direction with significant swings in either direction mediated by periods of tight consolidation. Notably, BTC dropped by 13% in early April, twice retesting the $74,000 support level before rebounding to reach a high of $88,000 on April 15. Since then, it has entered a consolidation phase, fluctuating within a range of $83,000 to $86,000. The ongoing accumulation trend among Bitcoin whales amid this price uncertainty signals growing market confidence, as major holders appear to be positioning for a potential rally. For retail traders, this behavior serves as a strong bullish indicator, suggesting that there is sufficient underlying demand to drive and sustain further price appreciation. Related Reading: Chainlink Price Continues To Hover Around $12.5 — Levels To Watch What Next For Bitcoin? Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in January, Bitcoin has fallen victim to the macroeconomic factors as new tariff policies have caused significant market panic among investors. Since hitting an all time high around $109,000 on January 20, the premier cryptocurrency slipped into market correction to trade as low as $74,000 on April 7 and 9. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency produced a price rebound from these market lows, as the US Government announced a 90-day new tariff pause. However, the ongoing consolidation that has lasted over the past week indicates the lack of a bullish market catalyst. Bitcoin enthusiasts will hope for positive developments, including a potential Federal Reserve rate cut following recent pressure from Trump. For multiple analysts, Bitcoin must cross the $91,000 resistance to validate any potential for a sustainable bullish uptrend. If this price gain occurs, the leading cryptocurrency is tipped for a return to its all-time high and perhaps new price discovery. At press time, Bitcoin continues to trade at $85,226, reflecting a price gain of 0.72% in the past day. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview

Despite rolling out a large number of upgrades and innovations, the Ethereum price continues to lag behind Bitcoin (BTC) by a wide margin. Reports reveal that ETH has suffered a staggering 77% price crash against BTC — a decline likely fueled by a mix of technical, macro, and sentiment-driven factors. Notably, On-chain analytics platform, Santiment has now pinpointed and broken down the key reasons behind these price struggles.  Ethereum Price Nosedives Against Bitcoin On April 11, Santiment released a detailed report on Ethereum, highlighting its almost four-year underperformance and the reasons behind it. Ethereum, once revered as the cryptocurrency most likely to dethrone Bitcoin, has recently suffered a brutal price decline when measured directly against BTC. Related Reading: Ethereum Pain Is Far From Over: Why A Massive Drop To $1,400 Could Rock The Underperformer According to Santiment’s on-chain data, Ethereum has crashed by approximately 77% against Bitcoin since December 2021. While the dollar value of ETH hasn’t completely collapsed, especially compared to other altcoins, the long-term BTC/ETH ratio still paints a gruesome picture for Ethereum holders.  Notably, Ethereum has also failed to recover anywhere near its November 2021 all-time high of $4,760. In contrast, Bitcoin has surged ahead, reclaiming much of its market dominance and outpacing ETH across almost every timeframe.  This disparity has led many traders and former maximalists to compare ETH to a “shitcoin.” Even worse, various mid to low-cap altcoins have already outperformed Ethereum over the short, mid, and long-term timeframes, causing further embarrassment for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Based on Santiment’s report, the ETH/BTC price ratio chart alone is enough to trigger doubt and uncertainty among long-term holders. Behind The Scenes Of Ethereum Price Struggles Beyond price action and market volatility, Santiment reveals that there are fundamental reasons for Ethereum’s sluggish performance over the years. Some of the major criticisms that analysts and traders have pinpointed include technical, sentimental, and regulatory issues. Related Reading: Ethereum Goes Head To Head With XRP: Analyst Says ETH Will Outperform For This Reason Ironically, Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions are one of the key drivers of its underperformance. L2 solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkSync are reportedly cannibalizing activity on the mainnet, taking investments from ETH while spreading investor attention thin.  Secondly, Ethereum seems to struggle with complex roadmaps and communication, which has led to investor confusion. Major updates like The Merge and Shanghai have been difficult for investors to comprehend, making ETH feel less accessible than BTC.  Thirdly, users remain frustrated by Ethereum’s relatively high gas fees and the slow rollout of key upgrades. This has pushed them toward more affordable and faster alternatives, significantly reducing adoption. Another primary reason for Ethereum’s crash against Bitcoin is ongoing regulatory concerns. Unlike Bitcoin, which has a more established legal precedent, Ethereum faces constant uncertainty about whether it could be labeled a security.  Other points include ETH’s lack of investment appeal. While Bitcoin maintains the title as a stable digital gold, Ethereum appears to be caught in between, having no clear or attractive investment narrative. Moreover, newer blockchains like Solana and Cardano are also attracting a significant number of users with cheaper and faster solutions, ultimately pulling investments away from ETH. The final reason Santiment has identified for Ethereum’s long-term price descent is rising selling pressure. Post-upgrade withdrawals of stakes ETHs have created steady sell-side pressure, limiting growth and momentum compared to Bitcoin. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin’s price correction over the past week has caused mixed emotions among investors, with some indicators pointing to possible further declines. However, according to one analyst, the current phase could represent the last opportunity to buy before the next major rally.  Popular crypto analyst Captain Faibik, posting on social media platform X, believes that Bitcoin is ready for a bullish breakout as it continues to consolidate within a technical pattern that typically precedes upward movement. Falling Wedge Pattern Hints At Incoming Bullish Breakout Technical analysis of the Bitcoin daily candlestick timeframe chart shows that the leading cryptocurrency has been consolidating inside a falling wedge for nearly four months. This falling wedge pattern, known in technical analysis for its bullish implications, began in December 2024 and encompassed the period from its all-time high in January until the intense correction in March. Related Reading: The Cyclicality Of Bitcoin: What The Cyclical Crests Say About A BTC Top After peaking at around $88,500 early last week, Bitcoin spent the entire week on a gradual pullback, reaching a low of $81,300. Interestingly, Captain Faibik interprets this decline as a healthy consolidation rather than a bearish reversal, saying that the correction phase is now nearing its end. He noted that the wedge pattern suggests a breakout is due at the beginning of April and that this breakout could drive the Bitcoin price towards a new all-time high at the end of the month.  The analyst predicted that the Bitcoin price would trade around $109,000 at the end of the month. If realized, this forecast would not only surpass the current all-time high of $108,786 but also affirm that the correction that played out throughout March was building toward a continuation of the broader bull cycle.  Bitcoin has declined over the last two months, with February ending with a 17.5% decline and March ending with a 2.19% decline from its month-open. As such, Bitcoin closing the month around $109,000 will also mark the end of the prolonged correction trend. Whale Accumulation Increases But Retail Investors Are Hesitant The difference in behavior towards Bitcoin between experienced investors and newcomers is becoming more visible. Captain Faibik pointed out that large investors have been actively accumulating Bitcoin over the past few weeks, which typically precedes significant upward price action. This is revealed through an interesting metric from on-chain analytics platform Santiment, which shows that over 30,000 BTC were withdrawn from crypto exchanges last week. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Drawdown: Technical Expert Gives Reasons On Why He Is No Longer Bullish On BTC And Crypto At the same time, many retail investors are on the sidelines, expecting further dips before making entries. The fact that whales are not waiting for lower prices is a strong vote of confidence in Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $83,500, up by a modest 1.9% gain in the past 24 hours but still sitting 23.3% below its all-time high set in January. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Despite the recent positive momentum in the market, the AAVE price seems to be back under bearish pressure over the past day. As a result of the dwindling sentiment, the price of AAVE has dropped beneath the psychological $200 level in the last 24 hours. However, a prominent crypto analyst on social media platform X has suggested that the DeFi token won’t be down for long. According to the crypto pundit, the AAVE price could begin a new bullish rally, with its sights on the $360 mark. AAVE Price Prediction: Analyst Forecasts 80% Surge Popular crypto trader Ali Martinez took to the X platform to share a video, explaining AAVE’s potential path to return to its former price highs in the current cycle. This optimistic prediction is based on a developing “broadening formation” on a medium-term timeframe of the AAVE price chart. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crash Incoming? Why A Fall To $63,000 Is Possible If This Resistance Holds For context, a broadening formation is a price pattern in technical analysis characterized by two diverging trendlines; a rising upper trendline (connecting a series of higher highs) and a falling lower trendline (connecting lower lows). This pattern is often associated with a period of increasing price volatility (or significant price action). Typically, broadening patterns are bearish chart formations for most asset prices, as they are often correlated with rising volatility without a clear indication of the next direction. However, the current formation appears to be bullish and could prove a pivotal turning point for the AAVE price. According to Martinez, the DeFi coin looks primed for a bullish break out of the developing broadening pattern. However, the AAVE price would need to breach the crucial resistance level of around $250 before this bullish breakout can be confirmed. If AAVE successfully closes above this $250 resistance zone, investors could see its price travel to as high as $360 over the next few weeks. This would represent an over 80% surge from the current price point. Can Whales Push AAVE To $250? As of this writing, the price of AAVE is hovering around the $200 mark, reflecting an over 6% decline in the past 24 hours. According to CoinGecko data, the AAVE price is up by 4.3% on the weekly timeframe. While the DeFi coin is far away from the critical $250 mark, the appropriate positive catalysts might be all it needs to cross this level in a few days. One such catalyst that could prove crucial is the rising activity of AAVE whales in recent days. Data from Santiment shows that the AAVE token saw the largest increase in the amount of $100,000 whale transactions over the past week. The number of these large transactions skyrocketed by more than 267% in the highlighted period. Related Reading: This Bitcoin Price Range Could Be The Bulls’ Final Defense Line, Report Says Featured image from Binance Academy, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst MadWhale has suggested that the Solana price could witness more downward pressure in the coming days. Specifically, the analyst predicted that SOL was at risk of a decline to $125 as it retests a key support level.  Solana At Risk Of A Drop To $125 With Support Retest In a TradingView post, MadWhale predicted that the Solana price was at risk of dropping to as low as $125 with the retest of the $164 price level, which is a key support level on the horizon. The analyst noted that this is a pivotal support level that has previously proven strong. However, he warned that it might not be the case this time around.  Related Reading: Solana Price Eyes Surge To $260, But Losing $190 Could Ruin The Rally MadWhale remarked that there are indications that the Solana price may soon breach this daily support, which could trigger a decline of around 25%. Should this price crash happen, the analyst stated that the price target to watch would be $125, which aligns with a key monthly support zone. He added that this area has historically been a critical defense against further downturns, making it a crucial point in the current market analysis.  The analyst’s accompanying chart showed a break below the $125 support level could send the Solana price as low as $80. It is worth mentioning that crypto analyst PizzaDriver also recently warned that SOL could witness a 2022-like crash, with the crypto dropping to double digits.  The Solana price has already witnessed a significant crash, having declined over 11% in the last seven days. On-chain analytics platform Santiment recently noted that Solana’s market sentiment has dipped to its lowest since the big retrace on January 20th. Traders expressed frustration as SOL dropped to a 3-month low price of $161.  However, the platform provided some optimism regarding the Solana price. Santiment noted that while discussion rates are extremely high and crowd sentiment is bearish, this is historically a signal there is a high bounce probability.  A Rebound Is Also On The Cards While MadWhale and PizzaDriver have predicted that the Solana price could crash further, some other analysts have predicted that SOL could rebound from its current level. In an X post, crypto analyst Mr B noted that SOL is slowly recovering after yesterday’s drop to around $160. He added that the crypto bounced perfectly off a daily support level.  In line with this, Mr B stated that he expects a healthy rebound to $185, although he warned that if the Solana price doesn’t break above that, it might drop again. On the other hand, if Solana manages to push higher, the analyst predicted that the psychological $200 level could be coming soon.  Related Reading: Big Players Bet Big On XRP, Solana With Excitement Around Donald Trump’s Presidency, Here Are The Figures At the time of writing, the Solana price is trading at around $172, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin and the broader crypto markets faced a jolt on January 12 after the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in hotter than expected. The shock sent Bitcoin briefly downward before bouncing back, spurring a range of reactions among traders and analysts. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released figures showing a 0.5% month-over-month rise in CPI, placing annual inflation at 3.0%—above the previously anticipated 2.9%. Meanwhile, Core CPI (excluding volatile food and energy costs) grew by 0.4% month-over-month, settling at a 3.3% annual rate and similarly surpassing consensus forecasts. Related Reading: Bitcoin OTC Balances Decline, Raising Market Supply Questions Shortly before the data went live, Bitcoin saw a quick drop of -2.1% to $94,250, which some market observers speculate might be tied to traders or insiders receiving an early hint of the inflation overshoot. However, the downturn proved temporary; prices rebounded to highs of $98,100 as worried retail traders watched the market reaction unfold. A ‘Buy The News’ Event For Bitcoin? Santiment, an on-chain analysis firm, weighed in on the volatility in a blog post dated February 13. In an update titled “CPI Catching the Crowd’s Eye…”, Brian Quinlivan, Director of Marketing at Santiment, noted that market participants have become acutely sensitive to any inflation news, especially given the turmoil of the last few years. Citing a 15-month high in CPI-related discussions across social channels like X, Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan, Bitcointalk, and Farcaster, Santiment highlighted the magnitude of traders’ apprehension: “Initially, just before the CPI Report was announced, Bitcoin briefly dropping -2.1% to $94,250 before recovering slightly. This very well could have been some large insiders that were getting wind of the high inflation news ahead of time. However, prices quickly recovered to as high as $98,100 as retails were showing concern.” The post further explained that the shock of this CPI release has reignited fears linked to Federal Reserve policy changes. After cutting rates throughout 2023 and 2024, the Fed abruptly halted further cuts in November 2024. Santiment warns this might signal a prolonged period without additional rate reductions: “Now that inflation numbers are concernedly high in the US, many are predicting that it will be quite a long time before we see further cuts, which traditionally benefit the markets. The rate rises in 2022, which were largely attributed to the massive crypto correction, are still fresh in peoples’ memories.” Related Reading: Bitcoin On The Brink Of A Massive Short Squeeze, Expert Warns Despite the prospect of extended monetary tightening, Santiment observed a potential contrarian signal involving Bitcoin holder counts: “We have already been seeing a decline in total holders on the Bitcoin network, and this is generally a bullish signal. An ideal scenario would be for small traders to overreact to this news, allowing whales and sharks to scoop up more coins and send prices skyrocketing. Based on the early price rebounds following the news, this may be shaping up to be a ‘sell the rumor, buy the news’ scenario.” Market watchers beyond Santiment have also chimed in. Tom Dunleavy, Partner at MV Global, also offered an optimistic take on the data, specifically noting the role of shelter costs: “The key driver of this hot CPI print was housing (1/3 of headline and 40% of core inflation). This reading is massively lagged by almost a year. Nothing to worry about as more real time readings show housing flat to falling in major markets,” he remarked via X. For many traders, the burning question remains: Will this “hot” CPI reading mark the start of a new inflationary trend—or is it simply a quirk of delayed data? Santiment’s suggestion of a possible “sell the rumor, buy the news” dynamic reflects how swiftly sentiment can shift in a crypto market often driven by momentum and social consensus. Meanwhile, Dunleavy’s housing-focused breakdown underscores that headline inflation numbers can be deceptive without dissecting the underlying components. At press time, BTC traded at $96,028. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

The price of Dogecoin has been under significant downward pressure over the past week, and the latest on-chain data suggests that the meme coin might not experience relief any time soon. Dogecoin Price Overview As of this writing, the DOGE token is valued at around $0.246, reflecting a mere 0.5 decline in the past 24 hours. While the meme coin seems to have found formidable support around $0.23, there’s not been enough movement to ensure a comeback and wipe out some of the recent loss. CoinGecko data shows that the largest meme coin has shrunk in value by more than 25% in the last seven days. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Consolidating After The Flush Last Weekend – The Calm Before A Big Move? However, price action data shows that Dogecoin’s struggle didn’t begin in the past week, as the meme token has steadily declined since reaching $0.47 in early December. According to data from Santiment, the price of DOGE is down by nearly 50% after notching the local high two months ago. While the general market condition has not been particularly positive, the meme coin sector appears to be enduring the biggest impact of the climate shift. The latest on-chain data suggests that an important class of large investors might have a role in the price downturn, as they are becoming less active in the Dogecoin market. DOGE Large Transactions Witness Severe Decline In a Feb. 8 post on the X platform, the blockchain intelligence firm Santiment revealed that Dogecoin whales have become less active in the market, with their number of transactions dwindling in recent weeks. Specifically, the on-chain analytics firm highlighted the changes in two whale transaction groups: the $100,000 and the $1 million transactions. According to Santiment, the number of DOGE transactions (worth over $100,0000) has drastically reduced, by more than one-third of the volume during the “Trump pump run-up in early November.” On-chain data shows that the weekly $100,000 transactions have fallen from 20,200 to 6,200 — an almost 70% decline — since November 9, 2024. Meanwhile, the weekly $1 million DOGE transactions have plunged by over 75%, going from 3,490 to 850 in the last three months. As Santiment highlighted, these whale transaction metrics may need to pick up again if the Dogecoin price is to recover. In a new post on X, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that whales have accumulated over 100 million DOGE tokens in the past 24 hours. According to the pundit, this latest round of accumulation signals growing interest and confidence amongst large investors. Related Reading: XRP Price Eyes 40% Gains, Analyst Reveals The ‘Best Level’ To Buy And Hold Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

In a recent development, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that Bitcoin long-term holders have officially entered greed territory. This could benefit the price in the short term, although the long-term consequences could be severe. The greed phase suggests that long-term Bitcoin holders are now excessively optimistic about BTC’s future trajectory. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Officially Enter Into Greed Territory In an X post, Martinez stated that long-term Bitcoin holders, having experienced every phase of the market cycle, are now letting greed take over. In terms of market sentiment, these holders have moved from capitulation to hope, optimism, and then belief and are now in the greed phase. Related Reading: This Analyst Correctly Predicted The Bitcoin Price Crash To $99,000, Here’s What’s Supposed To Happen Next This excessive optimism typically leads these investors to accumulate more BTC impulsively without considering rational analyses. In the short term, this greed phase is bullish for the Bitcoin price since this market sentiment could spark more buying pressure and drive the flagship crypto higher. This buying pressure for Bitcoin already looks to be evident as on-chain analytics platform Santiment revealed that the number of wallets holding 100 to 1,000 BTC has broken an all-time high (ATH), rising to 15,777 wallets. The platform also mentioned that Bitcoin whales peaked up steam this week with the US inauguration and a new BTC ATH as transactions exceeding $100,00 surged to their highest level in six weeks.  This greed phase is good for the BTC price, as it could continue to send the flagship crypto to new highs. However, in the long term, this excessive optimism could put BTC in overbought territory, eventually sparking a massive wave of sell-offs that would send the Bitcoin price tumbling.  This greed phase among Bitcoin long-term holders looks to be sparked by optimism around Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration and the strategic BTC reserve especially. This still poses a risk for the Bitcoin price since the flagship crypto could be trading well above its actual value if the BTC reserve isn’t eventually created.  What Needs To Happen For BTC To Stay Bullish In another X post, Ali Martinez warned that the Bitcoin price needs to stay above $97,530 to remain bullish. According to him, this price level is the key support level to watch for BTC, as holding above it is crucial to maintaining the current bullish momentum. Bitcoin is currently consolidating around this range after hitting a new ATH of $109,000 earlier this week.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Aims For $150,000-$170,000 With Wave Formation, Here Are The Details Meanwhile, crypto analyst Crypto Rover highlighted the $102,000 support area as the most important for the BTC price right now. His accompanying chart showed that the flagship crypto could drop to as low as $98,000 if it drops below this support level.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $104,900, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP’s price surged amid broader uncertainty in the crypto market, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and speculation about a possible ETF listing in the US, according to crypto analysts.

The Bitcoin price has been somewhat quiet since hitting its all-time high of $108,135, struggling to hold a six-figure valuation for long. Case in point — the premier cryptocurrency barely lasted a day above $100,000 before crashing to under $92,000 in the past week. This sluggish price action has triggered discussions about the likelihood of a top being in and the Bitcoin bull market being over. However, the latest on-chain observation suggests that the flagship cryptocurrency might still have room for further upward price movement. What’s The Current Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Cost Basis? In its latest post on the X platform, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode revealed that the Bitcoin bull market might not be over just yet. This on-chain observation is based on the movement of the BTC price in relation to the short-term holders (STH) cost basis. Related Reading: Is Dogecoin’s 30% Decline A Chance To Buy On Discount? Here Is the Pertinent Level To Watch The STH cost-basis metric tracks the average price at which short-term holders (investors who have held Bitcoin for less than 155 days) purchased their coins. It represents a psychological level for BTC investors and could serve as a technical point for analyzing prices, especially during bull cycles. Typically, the price of Bitcoin floats above the STH cost basis during bull markets, indicating significant buying interest and positive sentiment from short-term traders. Conversely, when the BTC price falls beneath this level — as often seen in bear markets, this means that newer investors are in the red, leading to substantial selling pressure. According to data from Glassnode, Bitcoin’s price is roughly 7% above the STH cost basis, which currently stands at around $88,135. While the premier cryptocurrency is a little closer to the cost basis, the inkling is still that short-term holders are less likely to offload their assets. If the price of Bitcoin manages to sustain above the STH cost basis, it means the potential continuation of the current bull market. On the flip side, a move beneath $88,000 could set the stage for a trend reversal, with the market shifting from a bull to a bear phase. As of this writing, the price of BTC sits just above $94,000, reflecting barely a 1% increase in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the flagship cryptocurrency is down by more than 3% in the last seven days. Is A Market Rebound Imminent? The crypto market has been in terrible form over the past week, with several large-cap assets dipping by double digits. Unsurprisingly, many crypto traders have indicated interest in offloading their assets on various social media platforms. Related Reading: SUI Defies Odds With A Sharp Rebound Above $4.9: New Highs Loom? However, this shift in investor sentiment increases the odds of a market recovery, as prices tend to move in the crowd’s opposite direction. On-chain intelligence firm Santiment noted in a post on X that this was the case in the rally witnessed in 2024 Q4, as higher prices followed increased bearish mentions. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

Dogecoin crowd sentiment is at a low point, which could point to a buying opportunity before the crypto market starts moving higher again, according to Santiment.

Amid a general market retracement, prominent altcoin Chainlink has recorded a 29.89% price decline from its local market top at $30.31. LINK currently hovers around $21 having failed to move past $26 despite recent uptrends. During this price fall, LINK whales have adopted an accumulation approach signaling confidence in the altcoin’s long-term profitability. Related Reading: Chainlink Price Could Crash 30% To $15 — Here’s How Chainlink Whales Acquire 3.58 Million LINK In 3 Days Following a strong bullish performance in early December, the crypto market has undergone a significant correction in the past two weeks attributed to several factors including a flash crash price and potential reductions of Fed rate cuts in 2025.  As this corrective market persists, blockchain analytics company Santiment has reported an accumulation spree by LINK whales holding between 1 million-10 million LINK. In an X post on December 28, Santiment states that these large LINK holders have purchased 3.58 million LINK valued at $76.9 million over the past three days. Generally, significant levels of whale accumulation are indicated as bullish signals as these large token holders are confident of future gains. In the case of a price decline such as this, these massive accumulation levels reflect the belief that LINK is currently undervalued with a potential market rebound on the horizon. Related Reading: Chainlink And AAVE Surge After Trump’s Crypto Project Invests In Both Key Resistance Levels For LINK While high levels of whale accumulation are one sign of an impending price rally, analysis platform More Crypto Online has shared another positive insight on the LINK market. According to a recent X post,  these market analysts state Chainlink still maintains an uptrend on larger time frames despite’s recent correction with its major support level set at $17.65. Based on the Elliott Wave Theory, If the LINK’s price holds above this level, the altcoin is predicted to rise to $69 in line with the expected third wave of the current market cycle.  However, for confirmation of a price uptrend, Chainlink must break through resistance levels at $25.10 and $28.30. A decisive five-wave move above these levels would solidify the bullish case and suggest further price appreciation. In Elliott Wave theory, the five-wave structure is a reliable pattern indicating a strong trend continuation, making the breakthrough of these resistance levels pivotal for the ongoing rally. At the time of writing, Chainlink trades at $21.90 reflecting a 1.44% gain in the past 24 hours. However, the asset’s daily trading volume is down by 12.55% and valued at $726.44 million. With a market cap of $13.96 billion, LINK is ranked as the 13th largest cryptocurrency. Featured image from CoinMarketCap, chart from Tradiingview.com

There was a good level of optimism in the crypto market heading into the past week, with many investors speculating on a potential “Xmas Rally” for Bitcoin. While the premier cryptocurrency did make a play for the $100,000 mark on Christmas day, it didn’t take long for the bears to resume control. It was pretty […]

The ratio of mentions on social media of “buying the dip” ramped up as Bitcoin dropped below the six-figure price level, according to Santiment.

Following a market rebound, Ethereum (ETH) has shown only sideways movement in the past few days as the battle to break beyond the $4,000 price region continues. While investors continue speculating on the asset’s next movement, the recent development of a new support region hints at a continued upward trajectory. Related Reading: Ethereum On-Chain Metrics Looking Strong – Momentum Building For ETH? ETH Bulls Form Strong Support At $3,700 – $3,810 In an X post on December 14, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed the formation of a critical support zone in the Ethereum market. Based on data from IntoTheBlock, Martinez shares that 3 million distinct wallets acquired 4.6 million ETH, valued at $17.6 billion, at prices between $3,700-$3,810 with an average market price of $3,751. Such high level of accumulation activity identifies this price range as a significant zone of investor interest. Importantly, this heightened buying pressure converts $3,700-$3,810 to a vital support zone as market bulls will be compelled to defend this price range in the case of a price decline. Furthermore, despite Ethereum’s struggle to make any meaningful breakout past $4,000 so far, investors purchasing massive amounts of ETH at high price levels indicates market confidence in the asset’s ability to move past the presented resistance and sustain its price growth.  However, it is worth noting that Ethereum losing this support zone due to an overwhelming bearish sentiment will result in immediate substantial losses that can induce a further price decline. If this market scenario occurs, ETH could slide as low as $3,565, with the next available support level being $3,303. Related Reading: Bitcoin Confidence Grows As Binance Data Highlights Surprising Market Trends Ethereum Records Eight-Month High Network Growth In other developments, the prominent blockchain analytics platform Santiment reports Ethereum is experiencing an impressive level of renewed market interest.  In a recent X post, Santiment states that an average of 130,200 new addresses are being created on the Ethereum network each day in December – the highest ever since April.  This rise in new wallets suggests an influx of retail and institutional investors as evidenced by multiple developments including Ethereum’s price performance in Q4 2024, a booming DeFi ecosystem as well as the recent bullish performance of the spot Ethereum ETFs. In terms of implications, this rapid network growth can boost network activity, transaction volume, and ETH demand thereby resulting in a further price increase. At the time of writing, Ethereum trades at $3,885 with a decline of 0.99% in the past day. Albeit, this loss only underscores the turbulent past trading week where Ethereum dipped by a cumulative 2.75%. Featured image from Bankrate, chart from Tradingview

The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has revealed that Dogecoin and XRP are flashing bullish signals in an often overlooked metric. Dogecoin, XRP, & Bitcoin Recently Saw A Decline In Mean Dollar Invested Age In a new post on X, Santiment has discussed the latest trend in the Mean Dollar Invested Age indicator for a few of the top coins in the cryptocurrency sector. Related Reading: Crypto Suffers $1.6 Billion Liquidations As XRP, DOGE Down 10% The “Mean Dollar Invested Age” keeps track of the average age of every dollar the holders have invested into the cryptocurrency. This metric is similar to the Mean Coin Age, an indicator that measures the average age of tokens in the entire circulating supply. The Mean Coin Age uses on-chain data to determine when every coin was last moved on the network and calculates the mean for the supply based on it. The Mean Dollar Invested Age works on the same data, except that it converts the coins to their USD value based on the price at their last movement. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Mean Dollar Invested Age for five top digital assets: Bitcoin (BTC), XRP (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), and Chainlink (LINK). As displayed in the above graph, the Mean Dollar Invested Age has registered a decline for all five of these cryptocurrencies recently, but the scale of the drawdown has been quite small in the case of Ethereum and Chainlink. On the other hand, Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin have witnessed a very significant decrease in the indicator. As for what it means when this metric trends down, Santiment explains: When a network’s Mean Dollar Invested Age line is moving down, it indicates that older, stagnant wallets (particularly from large key stakeholders) are circulating their dormant coins back into circulation, increasing network activity. While this suggests that the older hands are potentially participating in selling, another way to look at it could be that new capital is flowing into the market, buying up these dormant coins and bringing the average age down. Related Reading: Litecoin Not To Be Overlooked, Analytics Firm Says: Here’s Why Indeed, it seems historically, the pattern has proven to be bullish, as the analytics firm has pointed out: This is one of the key indicators throughout the history of each coin’s lifespan that helps validate that a bull market can and should continue. The 2017 and 2021 bull markets similarly did not come to a halt until assets’ mean ages started going “up” (getting older) again. Out of the three assets that have seen a sharp decline in the Mean Dollar Invested Age, Dogecoin has particularly stood out for both the scale and the speed of the drawdown; the average dollar invested into the memecoin has become 31% younger over the last eight weeks. DOGE Price At the time of writing, Dogecoin is floating around $0.403, down almost 2% in the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com

The pullbacks in the crypto market will be a “buy a dip” scenario for “much longer than everyone expects,” according to Syncracy Capital co-founder Daniel Cheung.