- Ethereum sees bearish social sentiment, signaling a potential turnaround per Santiment data.
- ETH price drops 20% in a month, trades at $2,175 with bearish technical indicators dominating.
Ethereum has found itself in an unusual position as social sentiment around the second-largest cryptocurrency hits its lowest point this year. According to blockchain data platform Santiment, this bearish sentiment could actually signal a buying opportunity rather than a reason for concern.
In an X post, the on-chain analytical platform Santiment said that Ether sentiment has declined to year-low levels. The discussions around it on various social media platforms such as Reddit, X, and Telegram are more bearish.
Weak Sentiments Indicating Potential Turnaround
According to the Santiment data between March to September 2024, the investors were more bullish towards the Ether. However, from September 2024 to the present, investors have become more and more bearish towards it.
Santiment said,
“For those patiently holding their Ether, the bearishness being projected across social media is a good sign of a potential turnaround once crypto markets stabilize.”
Comparing Ethereum with Bitcoin, in recent months, ETH has fallen more comparatively to BTC. Over the last month, ETH is down by 20% while Bitcoin is only down by 10%. Moreover, community sentiment is also more bearish on Ether compared to other cryptocurrencies.
On the technical chart, the ETH price is trading at its crucial support level of $2,112. Moreover, a death crossover is also visible between the 50-day and 200-day EMA levels.
As per CMC data, presently, the Ethereum price is trading at $2,175 with an intraday drop of 6.02%. The daily trading volume is $21.58 billion, and the market cap stands at $262.34 billion. The community sentiment is 71% bullish and 29% bearish.
Moreover, the TradingView technical summary indicates a strong sell signal. As per the technical summary of Ethereum, out of 26 indicators, 16 are on the sell side, 9 are on the neutral side, and 1 is on the buying side.
