With a discernible increase in open interest on Coinbase, XRP is subtly displaying a signal that usually matters more than transient price noise. Although that particular detail by itself does not ensure a rally, historically speaking, it is also not something to disregard, particularly considering Coinbase’s special place in the market.
XRP's market positioning
The context comes first. With lower highs and significant overhead resistance from important moving averages, the price of XRP is still grinding inside a wider declining structure. The price has not successfully recovered the mid-range levels lost during the October breakdown, momentum is weak, and the RSI is hovering in neutral-to-bearish territory. The chart does not shout immediate breakout when viewed alone. With sellers still relying on rallies, it appears more like consolidation following distribution.
XRP/USDT Chart by TradingView
On Coinbase, open interest is increasing while the price is either flat or slightly declining. This divergence typically indicates the opening of new positions as opposed to the closing of existing ones. This frequently comes before the expansion of volatility. Even though the market’s direction has not been determined yet, the spring is being loaded.
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Bulls are not ready
Not everyone is bullish, though. Only when combined with spot demand or directional conviction can rising open interest spur upside. Liquidation cascades frequently result from leverage building without follow-through, particularly in assets like XRP that have a history of penalizing late longs. According to current liquidation data, longs are suffering more losses than shorts.
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Another warning sign is that long/short ratios and funding rates do not yet indicate extreme optimism. Although that is beneficial for sustainability, it also indicates a lack of market commitment. Rather than a verified trend shift, this appears to be early positioning.
The increase in Coinbase open interest indicates that XRP is once again on the U.S. radar. However, it is still a setup rather than a breakout in the absence of a clear technical recovery and stronger spot inflows. Bears may be in serious danger if the price begins to move while open interest continues to rise. This turns into yet another leverage trap otherwise.
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