XRP
Why XRP is down 2.6% today
Analysis
XRP fell about 2.6% over the past 24 hours as traders reacted to reports that market maker Wintermute opened a sizable XRP short position, adding near-term sell pressure and bearish sentiment. U.Today highlighted the “enormous XRP short” attributed to Wintermute, while CryptoPotato also reported broader declines across majors as Wintermute built heavy short exposure.
Contributing Factors (3)
Enormous XRP Short Opened by Wintermute
Market-making firm Wintermute has sharply increased its bearish exposure on Hyperliquid, with XRP being among its five largest short positions.
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