Cardano price is under pressure near $0.27 as whale accumulation grows and 
technical signals point to continued consolidation. Cardano was trading at 
$0.275 at press time, down 2.7% in the past 24 hours. The token sits near the 
midpoint of its…

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XRP continues to struggle near the $1.33 level as persistent selling pressure 
weighs on sentiment across the broader crypto market. Momentum has weakened 
notably in recent sessions, with buyers showing limited conviction while 
Bitcoin remains range-bound and liquidity conditions stay tight. This lack of 
directional clarity has kept altcoins under pressure, and XRP has not been 
immune to the broader defensive posture currently shaping digital asset 
markets. Related Reading: The Saylor Discount: Why Bitcoin Trading Below 
Strategy’s Realized Price is a Gift for Late-Cycle Allocators Recent analysis 
from a CryptoQuant contributor provides additional context on the derivatives 
side. According to the data, the Estimated Leverage Ratio — a metric tracking 
speculative positioning in futures markets — has declined sharply following a 
previous spike and now sits near 0.16. Both the 30-day and 50-day simple 
moving averages of this indicator are trending downward, signaling a sustained 
reduction in leveraged exposure. This shift suggests that the market is no 
longer heavily overpositioned. Speculative traders appear to have been largely 
flushed out during recent volatility, reducing the likelihood of cascading 
forced liquidations. With neither excessively long nor short positioning 
dominating derivatives markets, conditions have become comparatively calmer. 
While this does not guarantee an immediate recovery, the normalization of 
leverage could help moderate selling pressure and allow price action to 
stabilize if broader market sentiment improves. Leverage Reset Signals Cooling 
Speculation In XRP Market The report further emphasizes that Binance plays a 
critical role in interpreting XRP market dynamics because it remains the 
dominant liquidity hub for derivatives trading, both in terms of volume and 
open interest. Much of the aggressive long and short positioning that drives 
short-term price movements in XRP tends to originate there. As a result, 
shifts in leverage on Binance often reflect global risk appetite in real time 
rather than isolated exchange-specific behavior. While leverage changes on 
smaller venues may remain localized, significant moves on Binance can trigger 
broader liquidation chains and momentum breaks across the market. In this 
context, the current low leverage environment carries particular significance. 
The 0.16 leverage floor confirms a total speculative flush rather than a mere 
capital rotation. Interestingly, the simultaneous decline in leverage 
alongside weakening price action may not necessarily be bearish. Elevated 
leverage during a downtrend typically increases the risk of cascading 
liquidations, whereas the current environment indicates a cleaner positioning 
landscape. Low leverage conditions often create a more stable foundation for 
institutional participation, as large players generally prefer entering 
markets with reduced volatility and balanced positioning. Still, without a 
clear pickup in spot demand, XRP may continue drifting in a controlled, 
slightly downward range as the market gradually resets expectations. Related 
Reading: The $45 Million Crypto Hammer: Whale Inflow To Binance Threatens To 
Shatter XRP’s Recovery XRP Price Holds Weak Structure As Downtrend Persists 
XRP continues to trade under sustained pressure, with the chart showing a 
clear sequence of lower highs and lower lows since the late-2025 peak near the 
$3.50 region. The latest price action around $1.33 reflects a prolonged 
corrective phase rather than a short-term pullback, with momentum remaining 
weak and recovery attempts repeatedly fading. Technically, XRP is trading 
below the 50-, 100-, and 200-period moving averages on this timeframe, all of 
which are sloping downward. This alignment typically signals persistent 
bearish structure and suggests trend continuation unless price can reclaim 
these levels decisively. The 200-period average near the $2 zone now 
represents a major overhead resistance band. Volume patterns also show 
declining participation compared with the rally phase, indicating reduced 
speculative enthusiasm. Occasional spikes appear during sharp selloffs, which 
often reflect reactive liquidation rather than fresh accumulation. Related 
Reading: The Great Bitcoin Handover: $8.2 Billion BTC Swamps Binance As Retail 
Momentum Fades Structurally, the $1.20–$1.30 region appears to be the nearest 
support cluster based on recent price stabilization. A breakdown below that 
zone could expose lower liquidity pockets, potentially accelerating downside 
volatility. Conversely, sustained acceptance back above roughly $1.60 would be 
required to neutralize immediate bearish momentum. Featured image from 
ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

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