XRP sentiment hit a 17-day high after the SEC settlement was blocked, showing strong social response despite ongoing price drops.
Bitcoin whale wallets surged to 152,280 in June as smart money re-entered the market following a price rebound to $100,000.
Legal news fueled XRP sentiment shifts, while Bitcoin and Ethereum sentiment remained tightly linked to technical price trends.
Retail sentiment across major cryptocurrencies has shifted sharply in June 2025. According to Santiment data, Bitcoin and Ethereum are witnessing reduced optimism amid sideways market movements. Conversely, XRP sentiment has soared following legal news tied to Ripple’s ongoing SEC case. Meanwhile, whale activity in Bitcoin is climbing, with large holders accumulating during recent price recoveries.
XRP Sentiment Peaks Amid Legal Turbulence
Throughout May and June, Bitcoin maintained relatively stable sentiment, with minor swings driven by price volatility. Ethereum exhibited sharper sentiment fluctuations, hitting bullish and bearish extremes.
Source: Santiment
However, XRP delivered the most notable change. In mid-June, sentiment spiked to a 17-day high, coinciding with the blocked $50 million SEC settlement proposal. The court's decision sparked intense online discussion. Consequently, XRP shifted from a 2:1 bearish sentiment ratio to a balanced 1:1 bullish stance. This abrupt transition came despite price declines across major coins, including XRP.
Additionally, XRP sentiment was more reactive to legal developments than market price. Social commentary largely fueled this change. Investors closely tracked updates in Ripple’s case, which directly influenced sentiment metrics. In contrast, Bitcoin and Ethereum sentiment were closely tied to technical price action and market trends.
Bitcoin Whale Wallets Rebound Strongly
While retail traders exhibited hesitation, large Bitcoin holders showed renewed confidence in June. Data reveals a sharp rise in wallets holding at least 10 BTC. These wallets surpassed 152,280, their highest level since March 12.
Source: Santiment
Bitcoin's price plunged from $107,000 in late December to cycle lows of $60,000 by March. Whale participation declined marginally during this drop. However, whales accumulated again once Bitcoin stabilized between $60,000 and $80,000 in April and May. June was the turning point with Bitcoin rebounding to $100,000, and whale wallet counts surged. This activity shows rising institutional and smart money interest during the recovery.
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