XRP Stabilizes Near $1.40 as Derivatives Traders Add Long Positions
Derivatives data shows a modest buildup in XRP futures exposure as the asset defends short-term support and targets higher resistance.
XRP traded near the $1.40 level on Tuesday following a defense of short-term support at $1.38. The stabilization comes after the token faced rejection near $1.50 last week, leaving the $1.42 level as immediate technical resistance required to clear a path toward $1.50 and $1.70.
Activity in derivatives markets indicated a gradual increase in open contracts. Perpetual futures open interest rose to 2.24 billion XRP, up from 2.23 billion the prior day and 2.2 billion over the weekend, according to CoinGlass metrics. However, aggregate open interest remains below the 2.78 billion XRP recorded on August 15, pointing to leverage levels that have not fully recovered from previous contractions.
Market positioning remains tilted toward long exposure, with open-interest-weighted funding rates holding steady at 0.01% since August 28. While a positive funding rate confirms that buyers are willing to pay a premium to maintain long positions, the report cautions that persistent resistance near $1.42 could raise the risk of profit-taking.
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