XRP
Why XRP is down 1.3% in the last hour
Analysis
XRP slipped about 1.3% over the past hour as traders reacted to reports of an “enormous” XRP short position opened by Wintermute, which can weigh on near-term sentiment and price action. At the same time, an XRP Ledger node-operator upgrade alert may have added caution around near-term technical readiness, even as Gemini’s enabling of XRP deposits/withdrawals via XRPL in Singapore is a constructive adoption signal that didn’t immediately offset the downside move.
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.
Gemini Enables XRP Deposits and Withdrawals Via XRPL in Singapore
Gemini is expanding its XRP support in Singapore, allowing local users to deposit and withdraw the cryptocurrency directly over the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
XRP Ledger Alert Issued as Node Operators Face Key Upgrade
XRP Ledger update could be crucial for node operators as key fix amendment nears majority, with 68% consensus reached.
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