XRP, $490 Million 'Heavily Concentrated' in Short Positions... 'Red Flag' for Short Squeeze

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In the XRP derivatives market, short positions have overwhelmed long positions by a two-fold margin, creating conditions for a massive short squeeze. With bearish bets extremely concentrated, the risk of a cascade of liquidations due to a sudden price surge is escalating.

According to crypto-specialized media The Crypto Basic on September 17 (local time), an analysis of CoinGlass exchange liquidation heatmap showed that the size of short position liquidation leverage formed in the XRP market reached $490 million. In contrast, the size of long position liquidation leverage was only $245 million. While short sellers are driving the market by exerting downward pressure, a powder keg has been set, where forced liquidations could be triggered if upward volatility erupts.

The short squeeze trigger points are densely structured across the $1.30 to $1.67 range. Particularly around $1.35, short position liquidations worth $35 million are concentrated, making it a key short-term battleground. Analysis suggests that if buying pressure flows in and breaks through this resistance level, a short squeeze could unfold, with forced liquidations of short positions following one after another, causing the price to surge to $1.67 in one go.

On the other hand, the downside support base is relatively weak. Long position liquidations are concentrated around the $1.25 level, and below this price, leverage clusters that could act as a defensive wall are thinly formed. If investor sentiment across virtual assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), deteriorates and the $1.25 support level collapses, there is a persistent risk of a rapid expansion of short-term selling pressure.

Market experts warn that as the leverage bias in the futures market intensifies, extreme volatility could occur in both upward and downward directions. Whether the $490 million worth of short positions will turn into fuel accelerating price increases, or act as pressure fanning further declines, is the biggest turning point for the short-term direction.

[Article Key Summary]

-In the XRP futures market, short position liquidations reached $490 million, double the long positions.

-A short squeeze zone has formed between $1.30 and $1.67, with the possibility of cascading liquidations if $1.35 is breached.

-Conversely, the downside support wall remains at $1.25, and there is a risk of increased volatility if this level is broken.

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