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CryptoMediumUpdated×7•Originally published 5 April 2026•Updated 7 April 2026•
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XRP Faces Potential Short Squeeze with $3 Billion Liquidation Risk

Key Facts

1XRP open interest has topped 943 million.
2Funding rates remain negative, signaling crowded bearish bets on the asset.
3There is a heightened risk of a short squeeze due to the density of crowded short positions.

XRP price has increased by 3%, reaching levels between $1.339 and $1.35 as market sentiment shows signs of recovery. This upward movement is linked to reports regarding ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran, which helped ease broader geopolitical tensions. However, analysts have identified massive potential liquidations totaling $3 billion, significantly raising the threat of a violent short squeeze. The price continues to challenge resistance near the $1.36 mark, while maintaining the $1.30 support level remains crucial for sustaining bullish momentum. Despite robust on-chain activity on the XRPL, thin market liquidity continues to pose risks of extreme volatility during sudden price swings. Traders are now focused on whether geopolitical optimism can offset the technical risks associated with the high concentration of bearish positions.