Top Analyst Reveals What’s Next For Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum

A top analyst from crypto analytics firm Santiment says the crypto market is going through a quiet but important phase, even as gold and silver steal the spotlight.

Brian, an analyst at Santiment, explained that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are not collapsing. Instead, they are being ignored while money flows into precious metals due to global uncertainty.

Bitcoin Sentiment Turns Negative, But Not Dangerous

Over the past week, Bitcoin-related discussions jumped by 47%, but not for positive reasons. Many traders have been calling Bitcoin a “dead asset” simply because it has failed to keep up with gold and silver.

Brian pushed back on that idea. Bitcoin is down just 10–12% over the past year, which is normal in crypto terms and can be recovered quickly. The negative chatter is mainly driven by frustration, not panic.

At the time of analysis, Bitcoin was trading around $87,500, after briefly moving above $90,000 earlier in January. Social sentiment has cooled since then, but there is no major fear in the market yet.

Gold and Silver Are Pulling Attention Away From Crypto

Brian pointed out that gold and silver have become the center of attention, especially silver, which has surged sharply in recent weeks. This has pulled discussion and capital away from Bitcoin.

He compared the situation to crypto market cycles, where money often rotates from Bitcoin to altcoins. Right now, that rotation is happening across asset classes, not just within crypto.

Gold’s strong rally is also acting as a fear indicator, reflecting concerns about geopolitics, tariffs, and broader global uncertainty. Large institutions and central banks are buying gold, which explains the strong price action.

Why This Could Actually Be Bullish for Bitcoin

According to Brian, the widening gap between Bitcoin and gold could be setting up a strong future move for Bitcoin.

As retail investors move away from crypto, long-term holders and large players are quietly accumulating coins. He noted that major buyers have been increasing their holdings during this period of low excitement.

“If fear increases and Bitcoin drops fast toward $80,000, that could create a powerful setup for a sharp rebound,” he explained. A quick drop matters more than a slow grind lower, as it can trigger stronger buying signals.

Ethereum Follows Bitcoin’s Lead

Ethereum is showing a very similar pattern to Bitcoin. It is down slightly more in recent weeks, but sentiment remains neutral.

Brian said Ethereum is currently below its “neutral” valuation level, which is generally a positive sign. However, there is not enough data yet to say Ethereum is clearly a better buy than Bitcoin right now.

XRP Shows Bullish Signs, But That’s a Risk Short Term

XRP stands out slightly. While its price is down over 21% from recent highs, long-term valuation metrics suggest it is in a stronger buy zone compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

However, sentiment around XRP has been more optimistic, with sudden bullish spikes linked to short-lived news events. Brian warned that too much optimism can limit short-term upside.

“In the near term, XRP has more FOMO than Bitcoin and Ethereum, which usually isn’t ideal,” he said. Long term, though, XRP’s outlook remains solid based on valuation data.