Analytics platform Santiment has recorded the highest level of social media fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) surrounding Bitcoin since March, triggered by geopolitical developments, including the latest U.S. tariff announcement against China.
Over the past seven months, Santiment identified four major spikes of negative sentiment online related to global events. Interestingly, in each case, Bitcoin prices rebounded within days following the FUD wave:
- April 5: Investors reacted to U.S. tariffs, and Bitcoin rose 26.5% over 19 days.
- June 21: Amid military tensions between Israel, Iran, and the U.S., Bitcoin climbed 11.8% in 7 days.
- August 23: After hitting a local all-time high and concerns about the Fed rate, Bitcoin increased 11.3% over 48 days.
- October 10: Following the latest U.S.-China tariff news, FUD reached its highest level of the year, yet Bitcoin rose 5.5% within three days.
Santiment analysts note that retail investor sentiment often moves in the opposite direction of actual market performance, making spikes in FUD potential indicators of upcoming price growth.
This latest surge in negative sentiment highlights the ongoing influence of geopolitical events on cryptocurrency markets and reinforces the notion that panic-driven reactions can sometimes precede bullish trends in Bitcoin.
