XRP is entering December with a mix of unusual market signals, steady price 
action, and renewed bullish expectations from analysts and prediction 
platforms. Related Reading: $300 Million Crypto Bet: Kazakhstan’s Central Bank 
Gears Up Despite the general instability and uncertainty in the crypto market, 
traders continue to monitor XRP’s behavior above the $2.0 range as new data 
points shape sentiment. XRP&#8217;s price trends to the downside on the daily chart. 
Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview One-Sided Liquidations Highlight Market 
Imbalance Liquidation data from CoinGlass recorded an unusual reading this 
week after XRP posted $0 in short liquidations during a one-hour window. All 
losses came from long positions, totaling about $128,000. Such a clean one- 
sided liquidation profile is rare in active derivatives markets and 
immediately stood out across the crypto sector. Other major assets, such as 
Bitcoin and Ethereum showed typical liquidation activity on both sides. For 
XRP, the imbalance suggested that leveraged traders were heavily positioned 
for upside, leaving long holders exposed even to small price movements. 
Despite this, XRP’s price has not been immune to the broader market downturn, 
which saw the total crypto market cap drop by more than 5%. XRP slipped toward 
the $2.04 area, but analysts note that the $2.00 zone remains a key support 
level. On the upside, $2.20 continues to act as the immediate resistance level 
to watch. Technical Outlook Points to a Potential December Breakout XRP ended 
November down more than 17%, mirroring a broad market decline that has seen 
Bitcoin fall to $86,700 and several altcoins record double-digit losses. This 
drop came despite positive developments, including strong early inflows into 
newly approved crypto ETFs and the growth of Ripple USD (RLUSD). On the 
charts, XRP continues to trade around the Murrey Math Lines pivot. Analysts 
highlight a bullish flag pattern forming on the eight-hour timeframe, which is 
typically a continuation structure that may trigger a breakout. A successful 
move higher could send the token toward $2.73, the next major resistance. 
Mixed Prediction Market Signals but Strong Community Confidence Prediction 
markets are split on XRP’s near-term prospects. Kalshi data shows a 69% 
probability that XRP will end the year with a positive return, reflecting 
strengthened sentiment after weeks of consolidation. In contrast, Polymarket 
assigns a 99% chance to XRP reclaiming the ATH by 2026. Related Reading: XRP 
Hit By Violent 59% Leverage Flush As Speculators Slam The Brakes Despite the 
divergence, the community outlook remains firm. Traders point to XRP’s steady 
range, rising ETF interest, and resilience during volatility as indicators of 
potential upside. As December unfolds, XRP’s narrow trading band and unusual 
liquidation patterns are setting the stage for this decisive month. Cover 
image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview

XRP Shows Unusual Market Behavior as Traders Weigh Fresh Bullish Signals for December

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