Krypto-Stimmung dreht: XRP und SOL ziehen nach Crash wieder an

• XRP and Solana are sending a clear bullish signal on the options market for the first time in weeks.
• Bitcoin and Ethereum, on the other hand, remain trapped in a neutral to slightly pessimistic trend.
• While the futures markets are still hesitant, the first signs of a trend reversal appear to be emerging.

After weeks of uncertainty, hope is shining again on the crypto market. Two altcoins that had recently suffered greatly are now sending fresh bullish signals. XRP and Solana are showing clear signs of new bullish momentum in options data – a contrast to the bleak outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum. But how reliable are these signals really?

Positive impulses for XRP and Solana

In an otherwise subdued crypto market, XRP and Solana are currently clearly standing out. As Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to remain under a cloud of sentiment, new options data suggests fresh optimism for the two altcoins. This development is based on the so-called 25 delta risk reversal strategy, an important indicator of market expectations.

This risk reversal measures the difference between the implied volatility of call and put options. When traders are willing to pay more for calls than puts, it signals bullish expectations. The current increase in this metric for XRP and Solana shows that investors are increasingly betting on rising prices – a clear change in sentiment after the recent price drop.

Options markets send clear signals

According to data from the Deribit platform, which handles over 80% of global crypto options trading, risk reversals for XRP and SOL are currently positive across all maturities. This means: Traders pay a premium for call options, i.e. for the right to buy the coins at higher prices.

$SOL faced strong resistance near $253, forming a bullish pattern before entering a clear downtrend.

After several failed breakout attempts, the market corrected sharply.

A successful recovery above this level could open the path toward $200+ pic.twitter.com/jjX2p7jflD

— BitGuru (@bitgu_ru) October 18, 2025

This development is in sharp contrast to Bitcoin, where values ​​remain negative. There, the demand for puts, i.e. protection against falling prices, predominates. Even long-term Bitcoin options show significant skepticism until 2026. Ethereum is a little more mixed – the market remains cautious until December, after which the first bullish tendencies emerge.

Review: The crash as a turning point

The current optimism in XRP and Solana comes after a sharp decline in early October. At that time, XRP fell from $2.80 to a temporary $1.77, while Solana fell from $220 to $188. Many traders resorted to puts to protect themselves. But this strong selling pressure appears to have now dissipated.

 XRP is currently trading at around $2.33 again, Solana is stable at just under $190. The stabilization of prices combined with positive options data is seen by market observers as a sign that investors are slowly regaining confidence. The volume of large purchases is still missing, but the direction seems to be turning.

Bitcoin remains under pressure

While altcoins are showing confidence again, Bitcoin remains on the defensive. The options markets continue to indicate a clear preference for puts, suggesting concerns about possible further declines. Structural factors also play a role: Many investors use so-called call overwriting strategies to achieve additional returns on their holdings by selling calls.

This makes the market appear more bearish at first glance than it actually is. Experts emphasize that the current put dominance does not necessarily reflect pessimistic expectations, but rather return optimization. Nevertheless, it remains to be said: While XRP and Solana are experiencing an upswing, Bitcoin is still in a sideways trend.

Here you can find our detailed forecast for Bitcoin.

Perpetual futures remain neutral

Despite the optimism surrounding options, perpetual futures, i.e. perpetual derivatives, show a rather neutral picture. The so-called funding rates, which are paid every eight hours between long and short positions, are close to zero. This means: There is no clear preponderance of bullish or bearish bets.

After the crash that wiped out around $20 billion worth of leveraged futures positions, many traders are still holding back. Uncertainty is deep and interest in risky long positions remains subdued. Only if these neutral funding rates turn sustainably positive would a broader upswing be conceivable.

Conclusion: Glimmer of hope for the altcoins

The market for cryptocurrencies is divided: While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain cautious, XRP and Solana are sending clear bullish signals. The data from the options markets suggest rising expectations – but the futures show that investors are still waiting.

If confidence strengthens and funding rates rise, this could be the starting point for a new upward phase. It is still too early for euphoria, but the signs are good. The crypto market thrives on momentum – and that is exactly what is slowly starting to build up again.

Strong connection to DOGE and the altcoins

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Hope for an upswing – when altcoins see light again

Historically, a so-called “alt season”, i.e. a phase of stronger growth for altcoins, often begins when the dominance of Bitcoin decreases or the market moves away from a purely Bitcoin-driven phase. So if more capital flows from Bitcoin positions into alternative assets again, $MAXI could benefit from this dynamic – as a member of this “second tier” that can come into the spotlight the next time the market changes.

But although the outlook is hopeful, investors should not lose sight of the risks: altcoins can fluctuate wildly, and $MAXI will also follow these movements. Nevertheless, the prospect remains that with a new cycle this dog will see the light of the sun again – and perhaps bark a little louder than before. The presale is currently ongoing!

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