Bitcoin stayed calm for most of the day, and that calm made traders uncomfortable. When BTC does not move, people start guessing instead of following direction. You could feel uncertainty building hour by hour.
Ethereum was quiet again, and that disappointed many holders. A lot of traders expected ETH to show strength, but the slow movement created boredom. When boredom enters the market, risk taking usually increases. That is exactly what happened next.
Meme coins took center stage. PEPE and BONK saw sudden bursts of volume that pulled attention fast. A few green candles were enough to spark hope. People rushed in thinking momentum was finally back. Then price pulled back sharply. Some traders exited quickly, others froze, and a few got liquidated.
XRP stayed part of the conversation because of narrative, not price. People are still talking about long term use and institutional interest. That gives holders hope, but the lack of price movement keeps traders cautious. It feels like belief is there, but patience is wearing thin.
