TLDR: XRP open interest on Binance has fallen to around 397 million XRP, marking its lowest level in more than three months as futures activity slows. XRP price has declined toward $1.09, wit
XRP open interest has dropped to its lowest level in more than three months as traders reduce exposure in the futures market. Binance data shows XRP futures open interest fell toward 397 million XRP, matching a period when the token price slipped near $1.09.
Source: Cryptoquant The decline highlights weaker activity among derivatives traders as market participants adjust positions amid broader uncertainty. XRP has faced selling pressure alongside wider crypto market weakness, with investors watching geopolitical developments and risk sentiment.
Meanwhile, XRP open interest across perpetual futures markets remains higher than Binance figures, averaging around 2.14 billion XRP. Data shows retail participation has slightly improved from the 2.09 billion XRP level recorded earlier in the week.
The difference suggests that some traders are still maintaining positions despite declining activity on major exchanges. However, institutional flows have shown caution as spot XRP exchange-traded fund activity recorded notable outflows.
XRP price action also reflects market pressure. The token remains below its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day exponential moving averages, limiting recovery momentum.
The immediate resistance zone sits near $1.14, followed by the 50-day EMA around $1.17. A move above these levels could provide a stronger recovery signal, while further weakness may expose XRP to additional downside pressure.
Source: TradingView Additionally, XRP open interest trends are developing as the XRP Ledger faces infrastructure discussions and Ripple continues its legal battle with regulators.
The XRP Ledger has expanded beyond payment use cases, with companies exploring blockchain-based solutions for supply chain verification. Made In USA Inc. recently began using the network to store certificates of authenticity for domestic products.
However, network upgrade concerns have attracted attention after validator adoption of software version 3.2.0 showed uneven progress. Although many official validators installed the update, fewer active nodes have moved to the latest version.
The software gap has raised questions about network coordination as exchanges and custodians rely on stable infrastructure.
Ripple has also continued its legal efforts related to its case with the SEC. The company argued that any penalty should remain limited, while XRP trades significantly below its previous yearly peak.
XRP is currently more than 70% below its 52-week high of $3.65 recorded in July 2025. The token has also declined over 42% year-to-date and more than 50% over the past 12 months.
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