Plunge in XRP Futures Spark Market Panic

6/9/2025, 4:48:39 AM
On June 5, 2025, the big dump of XRP futures led to a decline in both open interest and trading volume, causing a sharp cooling of market sentiment. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying reasons and the comparison of long and short forces, helping newcomers quickly grasp the key points.

Overview of XRP futures big dump


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Against the backdrop of a sluggish sentiment in the entire cryptocurrency market, the XRP futures market has shown a significant fall. The so-called XRP futures big dump refers to the simultaneous sharp decline in open interest and volume, reflecting a drastic decrease in traders’ interest in XRP. As of June 5, the open interest for XRP futures fell by about 3% to $3.91 billion, while the volume dropped by 14% to $3.53 billion.

Both open interest and trading volume have decreased.

A decrease in open contracts means that traders are reducing their positions or avoiding new openings, while a decline in trading volume indicates insufficient market participation. The combination of both suggests a sharp reduction in market liquidity, making prices more susceptible to extreme fluctuations. For beginners, entering the market in such an environment significantly increases risk, and it is recommended to pay attention to the changes in margin requirements and position limits of major exchanges.

Long liquidation pressure continues

Data shows that XRP futures experienced a big dump accompanied by large-scale long liquidations: in the past 24 hours (as of June 5), approximately 4.45 million dollars in long contracts were forcibly liquidated, while only 294,000 dollars in short positions were closed. The long-to-short ratio fell to 0.9275, indicating weak long strength and a slight advantage for shorts. If this pattern cannot be reversed in the short term, it may further suppress XRP prices.

Technical indicators perspective on short-term risks

From the 4-hour chart, the XRP price is below the 50, 100, and 200-period EMA, forming resistance around 2.22, 2.25, and 2.27 dollars, respectively. The MACD has formed a death cross accompanied by an enlarged red histogram, increasing downward pressure. The Money Flow Index (MFI) is also in a low range, indicating a clear trend of capital outflow. Only the SuperTrend has issued a buy signal on the 4-hour level, suggesting a possible short-term rebound opportunity.

Market Outlook and Trading Strategy

  1. Short-term take profit and stop loss: Considering the big dump of XRP futures leading to insufficient liquidity, it is recommended that beginners set strict stop losses, with the stop loss level set around $2.07.
  2. Pay attention to the key moving averages: if the price effectively breaks through 2.22 USD (50 EMA), it may be seen as an initial stabilization signal for bulls.
  3. Pay attention to the sentiment in the options market: a surge in implied volatility (IV) may indicate further extreme fluctuations. Beginners may consider starting with small trial positions.
  4. Dynamic position adjustment: Flexibly control leverage multiples according to your own risk preferences, and avoid heavily chasing after rises or panic selling.
Author: Max
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