XRP Price Dives Below $1 as Social Negativity Hits Three-Month High

XRP's price has fallen below $1, sparking extreme social pessimism among investors. According to Santiment data, negative commentary surrounding XRP reached a three-month high in the days leading up to August 14, coinciding with its inability to recover and move back above $1.

Despite this bearish sentiment, the XRP Ledger recorded 49,929 active addresses in a single 24-hour window, the highest daily total in more than two months. This divergence between social negativity and increased network activity creates a counter-signal that market participants are watching closely for potential shifts in demand.

The shift in sentiment followed a period of price stagnation and gradual decline, with retail participants expressing frustration over the lack of upward momentum. Santiment's tracking of social data captures both the frequency and directional tone of mentions, showing that negative sentiment has reached its highest reading since mid-May 2026.