XRP
Why XRP is down 1.3% in the last hour
Analysis
XRP slipped 1.3% over the past hour as traders digested post-surge volatility following a broader derivatives shakeout, with reports highlighting heavy liquidations after XRP and other majors pushed to fresh local peaks. CryptoPotato noted liquidations topping $750M as BTC, ETH, and XRP spiked, while U.Today separately reported a major short squeeze led by XRP—conditions that often trigger quick pullbacks as positions reset.
Contributing Factors (3)
Ripple Pioneer Rebuffs Latest XRP Rumors: 'Move Away From the Bagpipes'
Ripple pioneer David Schwartz calls out the latest XRP army rumors, reminding fans that his casual jokes aren't hidden market signals.
Liquidations Top $750M as BTC, ETH, and XRP Rocket to New Local Peaks
Roughly $650 million out of the total came from short positions as BTC and the alts are on fire on Monday.
XRP and NEAR Lead Altcoin Squeeze as Crypto Short Sellers Lose $666 Million in 24 Hours
An altcoin breakout led by XRP and NEAR triggered $666 million in crypto short position liquidations over the last 24 hours.
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