Digital currency XRP records a 11% surge, outperforming major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, leaving those who invested in them suffering losses.

Digital currency XRP records a 11% surge, outperforming major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, leaving those who invested in them suffering losses.

Keep Your XRP Gains As Crypto Market Tumbles

Amidst the lingering crypto market downturn, there's a standout exception - XRP. While big players who've held top cryptocurrencies over the last few months are now seeing losses, XRP investors who jumped on board during the same period are experiencing solid gains, according to Glassnode.

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11% Gains for XRP FOMO Buyers

Despite the recurring market slump, major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and SOL have slid below the average entry point of euphoric buyers who entered during the 2024 - 2025 buying frenzy.

However, XRP bucked the trend. The data shows that it's steadily climbed from the $2.14 entry point made by euphoric buyers, leaving them with a 11% profit, despite the recent turbulence.

Market Weakness on the Horizon?

Recent data from Coinglass suggests the market is heading towards extreme weakness, with mid-term sentiment turning bearish. To understand current market sentiment, one needs to evaluate multiple factors:

1. General Market Sentiment: The crypto market has been experiencing mixed sentiments, with the Fear and Greed Index at 70, indicating cautious optimism among investors[3].
2. Institutional Investments: There's been a surge in institutional investment in cryptocurrencies[1].
3. Seasonality: Historically, May could be a tough month for cryptocurrencies, due to seasonal trends and potential downturns following strong Q1 rallies[5].

Unlike XRP's positive momentum, SOL and Ethereum are down 28% and 36% from the cost basis of euphoric buyers, respectively, and are yet to reap profits in this price window. Bitcoin, too, is barely in the red, with a 1% loss compared to the cost basis of $95K, hinting at a break-even point.

Although a price breakout could salvage buyers' losses, further market weakness might ensue if assets fail to surpass their cost basis levels.

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[1] Institutional Investment Bolsters Cryptocurrency Prices

[2] Regulatory Decisions and Cryptocurrency Markets

[3] Fear and Greed Index

[4] May as a Challenging Month for Cryptocurrencies

[5] Seasonal Trends and Cryptocurrency Prices

1. The surge in institutional investments in cryptocurrencies, particularly big players eyeing Bitcoin via BlackRock's ETF, might impact the crypto market's future trajectory.
2. As XRP gains continue despite the market downturn, some investors may feel a sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) when considering adding Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana to their portfolios, despite the current market weakness.
3. The recent uptick in trading volumes for Shiba Inu (SHIB) could be an indication of increasing investor interest, particularly in less established crypto assets as participants seek opportunities in the defi and technology sectors.
4. In the era of evolving finance and investing, it's important for investors to keep a close eye on regulatory decisions across various markets, as they have the potential to significantly impact the overall crypto market and individual assets like ETH, Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana.

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