"Speculative Bubble Completely Gone"...XRP, Whales 'Smile' as Binance Leverage Hits New Low

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As the XRP leverage ratio on Binance sharply declined, analyses suggest that the speculative frenzy has subsided, and the market has entered a healthy correction phase.

According to the cryptocurrency specialized media outlet Bitcoinist on April 29 (local time), the estimated leverage ratio for XRP on Binance, the world's largest virtual asset exchange, has sharply fallen in recent days. Santiment's on-chain data confirms that this reduction in leverage is interpreted as a result of a large number of high-leverage positions being liquidated amidst increased price volatility. Experts evaluated that with the removal of excessive debt, the market has laid the groundwork for building a more stable support level.

XRP, a key asset in the XRP Ledger ecosystem, also saw a decrease in its Open Interest (OI) during recent price fluctuations. The phenomenon of investors reducing leverage in the Binance futures market signifies the departure of short-term speculative forces and can be interpreted as an improvement in the market's fundamental health. When the leverage ratio is low, the risk of a sharp price drop due to cascading liquidations is relatively reduced, even if unexpected negative events occur.

Market analysts predict that the current sharp drop in leverage could be a signal for a gradual rebound in XRP's price in the future. This is because with the speculative bubble gone, price formation based on actual demand has become possible. The analysis that "the calming of the overheated futures market is a very positive signal for long-term investors" is gaining traction.

While the overall crypto market sentiment index remains in a neutral phase, the decline in XRP's leverage is seen as a differentiated movement compared to other altcoins. As a large number of individual investors using Binance have closed their positions, market leadership appears to be shifting to more cautious forces. This trend is also understood as a process for XRP to gather energy to break through the resistance level around $1.4.

Based on the recovery of health in the futures market, XRP is building a new price defense line and restoring market confidence. The flow of volume within the exchange, which found stability after large-scale liquidations, supports the possibility of reduced future volatility and stable upward movement. Investors are monitoring the stability of the leverage ratio and formulating their strategies for the second half of the year.

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