XRP Rockets 3,750% in 24 Hours in Abnormal Liquidation Imbalance

As a seasoned crypto investor with battle-tested nerves and a portfolio that resembles a rollercoaster ride, I can’t help but feel a mix of amusement and frustration when observing the recent XRP market dynamics. With over $780,000 in liquidations within 24 hours, it seems like the XRP market is more of a minefield than ever before. The stark disparity between long and short positions – with bulls taking an overwhelming hit – leaves me pondering whether the token’s price movement is dictated by some invisible hand or a game of Russian roulette.


Over the last 24 hours, there has been a significant gap in the number of forced settlements for long and short positions on XRP in the perpetual futures market. According to CoinGlass, the overall liquidation of XRP derivative contracts during this timeframe surpassed $780,000.

It’s worth noting that the majority of the funds, approximately 97.43%, or $760,800, in these liquidations were derived from long positions. These long positions represent speculative bets that the value of XRP would increase.

It appears that the fall of these extended positions might be due to buyers capitalizing on a possible rise in XRP‘s price, as indicated by yesterday’s significant increase of over 1.5%. This surge pushed the token’s value up to approximately $0.54 per XRP, sparking optimism among investors about a potential breakout.

XRP Rockets 3,750% in 24 Hours in Abnormal Liquidation Imbalance

However, contrary to expectations, the market took a different turn. Instead of experiencing a breakout, XRP encountered a sudden reversal, causing a 1.6% drop within half an hour. The downturn continued over the following hours, with another wave of selling pressure surfacing, which further pushed the token down by 1.83%.

XRP: Price outlook

Consequently, it was the long positions (bulls) that suffered the most significant losses, experiencing approximately 37.5 times as many liquidations as the short positions during this turbulent time. Meanwhile, XRP experienced a general decrease of 3.37% throughout this period.

As I analyze the current state of XRP, it appears that the cryptocurrency might find some stability around the $0.50 level. This price point is significant due to its alignment with a dynamic support line, which was initially established in June 2022 and has demonstrated its ability to uphold the value.

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2024-09-11 19:35