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XRP Open Interest Nears $5B, Signaling Tension Between Speculation and Breakout Potential
XRP’s open interest has surged to nearly $5 billion, indicating increasing speculative activity as traders take sizable positions in the derivatives market.
This spike suggests strong potential momentum, with market participants bracing for a decisive move.
Tight consolidation in XRP’s price, often a precursor to breakout scenarios, combined with persistent spot buying pressure points to the potential for an upside move, especially if short sellers are caught off guard.
Historical patterns in XRP trading reinforce this possibility, as similar setups have led to sharp rallies in the past.
However, the direction remains far from guaranteed. Without a clear catalyst, such elevated open interest could also exacerbate volatility in either direction.
A bullish surge may trigger a short squeeze, while an influx of profit-taking or macro-driven risk-off sentiment could fuel liquidations and downside pressure.
Investors should closely monitor external catalysts, including progress on XRP Ledger (XRPL) development or potential ETF-related momentum, which could shape near-term price action.
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research
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