Bitcoin Retail Sentiment Hits Most Bearish Level Since April
According to data shared by Santiment, Bitcoin retail sentiment has dropped to its most bearish level since early April, during the height of tariff-driven market fear.
According to data shared by Santiment, Bitcoin retail sentiment has dropped to its most bearish level since early April, during the height of tariff-driven market fear.
As of June 19, the ratio of bullish to bearish social media commentary sits at just 1.03 bullish comments for every 1 bearish, signaling growing impatience and doubt among traders.
This is the lowest sentiment ratio recorded since April 6, a period marked by peak FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) following initial tariff reactions. Historically, such pessimistic sentiment tends to precede upward price action, as it often signals capitulation or a reset in bullish positioning.
“With crypto in a bit of a lull, traders are showing signs of impatience and bearish sentiment,” Santiment noted. “This is typically a bullish sign.”
The accompanying chart shows how past dips in the sentiment ratio have coincided with subsequent price recoveries, suggesting current market hesitation may be laying the groundwork for a potential rebound.
As Bitcoin continues to consolidate near the $105K level, Santiment’s data implies that negative sentiment from retail may be reaching exhaustion—a historically fertile ground for upward momentum.
Kosta joined the team in 2021 and quickly established himself with his thirst for knowledge, incredible dedication, and analytical thinking. He not only covers a wide range of current topics, but also writes excellent reviews, PR articles, and educational materials. His articles are also quoted by other news agencies.
