Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin and XRP See Low Retail Sentiment Signal Potential Buy-Low Opportunities Amid Ethereum's FOMO Surge

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing divergent sentiment dynamics among leading assets, with Bitcoin and XRP emerging as potential undervalued opportunities amid subdued retail trader enthusiasm. On-chain analytics firm Santiment highlighted a significant disparity in social media engagement, with Ethereum commanding the most bullish attention from retail participants [1]. Ethereum’s sentiment index stands at 2.53 to 1 for bullish-to-bearish mentions, signaling heightened FOMO (fear of missing out) among retail investors—a trend often preceding price corrections. In contrast, Bitcoin and XRP registered more muted readings of 1.33 to 1 and 1.11 to 1, respectively [1]. Santiment analysts noted that such imbalances typically create favorable entry points, as market movements tend to counter majority expectations.

Bitcoin’s price action reflects a consolidation phase near all-time highs despite neutral sentiment. The asset has traded narrowly between $123,120 and $123,471 over the past week, following aggressive gains earlier in July [1]. Funding rates across major derivatives platforms remain neutral to slightly positive, suggesting traders are adopting a cautious “wait and see” stance [1]. This behavior aligns with seasonal patterns described by CryptoQuant contributor Nino, who attributes the current lull to the “summer doldrums”—a recurring period of low volatility expected to give way to heightened activity in Q3 2025 [1].

Exchange inflow data further underscores institutional activity during Bitcoin’s recent price peaks. Between July 22 and July 25, large holders deposited significant BTC into exchanges as the price fluctuated between $115,000 and $119,500 [1]. Wallets holding 10–100 BTC, 100–1,000 BTC, and 1,000–10,000 BTC bands saw notable inflows around the July 24 peak, indicating profit-taking or repositioning by major stakeholders [1]. Smaller transactions (0.01–1 BTC) remained steady, while inflows from addresses holding over 10,000 BTC registered only minor increases [1].

XRP’s subdued social media engagement positions it as another potential buy-low candidate. The asset’s 1.11 to 1 bullish-to-bearish ratio, the lowest among the three tracked assets by Santiment, suggests limited retail attention [1]. Despite a seven-day trading range above $2.99, XRP’s price has shown little directional bias [1]. Santiment analysts argue that this disinterest could catalyze a short-term rally, as historical patterns indicate XRP has previously recovered during periods of low engagement [1].

Retail traders appear to be shifting focus toward alternative projects, exemplified by the recent traction of Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a presale token promising Layer 2 scaling solutions. The project has attracted $4.5 million in presale funding, drawing speculative capital through high staking incentives [3]. Meanwhile, XRP faces regulatory headwinds from ongoing U.S. SEC litigation, which analysts caution could delay a potential rally [3]. For Bitcoin, derivatives data indicate a 38% probability of dropping below $110,000 by late July, reflecting cautious positioning amid profit-taking pressures [8].

The interplay between low retail sentiment and institutional activity suggests a potential reallocation phase for investors. While Ethereum’s elevated optimism signals short-term volatility risks, Bitcoin and XRP’s undervaluation could attract buyers seeking entry into underappreciated assets. Analysts remain divided on XRP’s trajectory, with some projecting an 880% gain to $30 based on technical patterns [4], though such forecasts depend on broader market conditions and regulatory clarity. For Bitcoin, its macro hedge appeal may drive renewed demand if equity markets weaken, reinforcing its long-term store-of-value narrative [5].

Sources:

[1] [BTC and XRP Show Low Retail Sentiment, Making Them Potential Buy-Low Opportunities] [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6883fad58cc78b1500f624b0/]

[3] [Best Crypto to Buy Now? XRP Cools After Rally as Bitcoin Hyper Gains Traction] [https://icobench.com/news/best-crypto-to-buy-now-xrp-cools-after-rally-as-bitcoin-hyper-gains-traction/]

[4] [XRP News Today: XRP Analyst Sees 880% Gain as Cup] [https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-analyst-sees-880-gain-cup-handle-pattern-targets-30-2507/]

[5] [Which Companies Hold the Most Bitcoin, and Should You] [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/companies-hold-most-bitcoin-invest-111000569.html]

[8] [Bitcoin Traders Cautious Near $115K Support] [https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bitcoin-traders-cautious-115k-support-derivatives-signal-38-probability-dropping-110k-july-2507/]