XRP token hits six-month FUD lows, sparking uncertainty post-Ripple Labs turmoil. Despite this, technical indicators hint at a potential bullish turnaround. Deciphering this paradoxical market situation dividing the crypto community.
Written by Simon Dumoulin
Translated on October 8, 2025 at 15:39 by Simon Dumoulin
The aggregated crypto sentiment index places XRP in an extreme fear zone, a configuration rarely maintained for long periods. Negative mentions on social media have jumped 340% in just three weeks, fueled by regulatory concerns in the US and increasing competition from interbank stablecoins. Specialized forums are buzzing with questions about the relevance of Ripple’s model in the face of developing CBDCs.
This deteriorating market psychology is directly reflected in price action. The psychological support at $0.50 has given way multiple times, triggering stop losses for many traders positioned on shorter timeframes. The daily RSI has been navigating in oversold territory for several consecutive sessions, while the MACD displays a pronounced bearish divergence.
Yet, historical technical analysis suggests that these phases of maximum capitulation often precede the best accumulation opportunities. Previous XRP cycles consistently show vigorous recoveries following periods of intense FUD, typically accompanied by discreet but massive institutional buying volume.
XRP is around $0.48: FUD is at its peak, but history shows this is often where the biggest rebounds are born. Savvy investors are beginning to reposition themselves before a possible trend reversal.
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The history of financial markets teaches a simple rule: The best future performances emerge from the worst present sentiments. XRP is no exception to this contrarian dynamic. On-chain data reveals that addresses holding more than 10 million XRP have increased their positions by 7%, a typical signal of strategic accumulation.
The underlying technology remains fundamentally solid. The XRP Ledger network continues to process transactions in 3 to 5 seconds with average fees below $0.01. This competitive value proposition remains attractive compared to traditional payment solutions and emerging blockchain alternatives. Banking partnerships are quietly multiplying in the Asia-Pacific region, an area less exposed to US regulatory pressures.
Potential catalysts are accumulating on the horizon: Resolution of regulatory disputes, expansion of ODL payment corridors, and increasing integration into traditional financial infrastructures. These factors could brutally reverse market sentiment. Experienced traders are closely monitoring technical confluence zones between $0.45 and $0.48, levels historically defended by long-term buyers.
💥BREAKING:
WHALES ACCUMULATE $XRP AS RETAIL SELLS.
100M–1B XRP WALLETS NOW HOLD 9.59B TOKENS, UP FROM 8.95B IN SEPTEMBER — A $1.9B INCREASE. pic.twitter.com/6CrPND4hB2
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