XRP Price Surge: $5.5B Open Interest & Positive Regulatory Signals
XRP Price Rebounds on Positive Regulatory Signals and High Open Interest
The Ripple (XRP) price experienced a significant rebound, reaching $2.59 on Tuesday. This surge followed a period of uncertainty and was fueled by two key factors: a $5.5 billion increase in open interest and positive signals regarding crypto regulation from SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
Paul Atkins Signals Softer Crypto Regulation
SEC Chair Paul Atkins' recent speech emphasized a "collaborative, innovation-forward" approach to crypto regulation. This suggests a potentially lighter regulatory burden for compliant firms, boosting investor confidence. The XRP price reacted positively, recovering from a low of $2.35.
This positive sentiment comes after a period of uncertainty surrounding the suspension of the GENIUS Act and concerns about Ripple's involvement with USD1, a stablecoin with ties to Trump-linked investors. Despite these prior concerns and a recent $50 million settlement with the SEC, Atkins’ statement injected optimism into the market.
XRP Open Interest Reaches $5.5 Billion
Data from Coinglass reveals that XRP's open interest rose 2.7% to $5.49 billion on Tuesday. This substantial increase indicates that traders are actively taking leveraged positions, anticipating further price appreciation. The rise in open interest correlates strongly with the spot price rebound, suggesting significant capital inflows.
While daily derivatives volume decreased by 43.76% to $10.71 billion, the increase in open interest outweighs this, suggesting a shift from liquidations to new long positions. Further reinforcing the bullish sentiment, Binance's top trader long/short ratio reached 3.00, and OKX's broader long/short ratio hit 2.13, both strongly favoring long positions.
Options volume also declined (51.15% to $2,220), and open interest dropped (4.45% to under $1 million); however, the perpetual and futures markets remain highly active. This suggests a shift away from short-term, hedged positions and towards more directional long-term bets.
XRP Price Forecast: Potential for Further Growth
The confluence of rising open interest and positive regulatory news creates a bullish outlook for XRP. If this trend continues, XRP could retest $2.70 resistance in the near term. Further positive regulatory developments, including anticipated ETF verdicts in June, could potentially push the price towards $3.00.
Technically, XRP shows a strong bullish setup, trading above its 50-day, 100-day, and 150-day simple moving averages. It is also comfortably above the Keltner Channel midline, approaching the upper band. The rising Bollinger Band %B indicator (currently at 0.2885) further supports upward momentum.
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