# XRP Open Interest Surges: Both Bulls and Bears Get Hunted

Liquidity battle in XRP futures: Both long and short positions face liquidation risks.

- **Source:** [DailyCoin](https://brifing.si/source/3e9b0f85-cb2f-40ee-ba61-db9410cf0937)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance)
- **Original article:** <https://dailycoin.com/xrps-oi-grows-bigger-both-sides-of-the-pond-get-hunted/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/6da724cb-80b9-4391-9a11-43889f29408d

## Price swings trigger liquidations

XRP price shows extreme sensitivity in the $1.43-$1.60 range. Sudden movements at these levels cause cascade liquidations. After last week's 55% surge, both bulls and bears faced cleanup. Binance reserves dropped to 2.62 billion XRP while long position liquidations increased by 31.8% and short positions by 61.6%.

## $13.37 million liquidated in 24 hours

Over-leveraged positions worth $13.37 million were wiped out in a day. Bulls lost $7.37 million while bears suffered $6 million in losses. The long/short ratio stands at 0.9666, still slightly favoring bears. CoinGlass data shows this balanced struggle continues.

## Open interest hits $3.55 billion

XRP's open interest volume reached $3.55 billion. The $1.50 level is identified as critical resistance. If the $1.45 support holds on daily timeframe, a major bear liquidation wave is expected. Weighted funding rates are at record levels, increasing costs for short positions.

## Critical levels in technical analysis

As long as $1.36 support holds, the $1.51-$1.55 resistance block must be broken. According to Chart Nerd analyst, maintaining this structure could target $1.80-$1.94. While funding rates hit quarterly highs, traders attempt to break the $1.50 resistance.

## Fierce battle on Binance

The XRP long/short position war continues at full speed on Binance. Both sides face constant liquidation risks. Social media posts describe this battlefield with 'both sides getting hunted' metaphor. Liquidity concentrates particularly in the $1.43-$1.60 band.

## High leverage means dual risk

In the recent liquidation wave, long positions lost $4.66 million while shorts lost $1.13 million. Stop-loss orders become more frequent for leveraged traders at these levels. Price retreated to $1.43 with a 3.17% drop.

## Funding rates sound alarm

Open interest weighted funding rates reached extremely high levels. This means short position holders bear the leverage costs of long positions. Liquidation risks will increase further if the $1.45 support breaks. Investors closely watch this psychological level.

## Market balance may shift

Current XRP market conditions show that small price movements could trigger major liquidations. Breaking $1.50 resistance would strengthen bulls, while losing $1.36 support would favor bears. Crypto analysts warn investors about these critical levels.

## Sources covering this story

- https://dailycoin.com/xrps-oi-grows-bigger-both-sides-of-the-pond-get-hunted/ — 

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