XRP open interest tops $2.1B; Are bulls still in charge?

XRP Surges to $2.10 Billion in Futures Open Interest, Signaling Surge in Activity

XRP, Ripple's native cryptocurrency, has stolen the spotlight with its price hitting levels unseen in three years. Beyond price gains, futures open interest (OI) has also reached a record $2.10 billion, indicating a spike in trading activity.

XRP Price Makes a Massive Comeback

This week, XRP price has made a remarkable resurgence, rising over 95% to outperform both Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE). Despite a brief dip, its momentum remains strong.

XRP Futures Open Interest Hits $2.12 Billion

According to data from Coinglass, XRP futures OI soared by 11% in the past 24 hours, setting a new milestone of $2.12 billion. Traders are wagering heavily on volatility, with short bets accounting for 50.85% (approximately $6.74 billion), slightly outnumbering long positions (approximately $6.51 billion).

Liquidations Suggest Surge Caught Traders Unaware

Data reveals that over $17 million worth of long and short positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours. Liquidated long positions accounted for over $9.6 million, indicating that bears underestimated XRP's price surge. Conversely, liquidated bullish traders did not anticipate the momentum-disrupting dip.

Ripple's Price Jumps 8%

Ripple's price climbed an additional 8% in the past 24 hours, building on its 108% surge in the past 30 days. As of press time, XRP is trading at an average price of $1.13. However, it remains 70% below its all-time high of $3.84 set on January 4, 2018.

Legal Battles and Tech Upgrades Fueling Growth

Regulatory clarity and upcoming technological upgrades have contributed to XRP's rise. The simultaneous increase in OI and price suggests an influx of new funds driving the trend, a bullish indicator.

RLUSD Stablecoin Potential

Ripple's forthcoming RLUSD stablecoin could be a game-changer for XRP. Integrated into Ripple's cross-border payment products, RLUSD aims to enhance liquidity, reduce costs, and expedite transactions. By connecting to DeFi protocols across various blockchains, RLUSD could unlock new use cases for XRP in decentralized finance.