2026-01-04 21:22:19

The performance of XRP in the past couple of days has indeed been impressive—breaking through the $2 mark and reaching a new high since the end of last year. Many factors contributed to this: over $250 million in short positions were fully cleared during options settlement, and the price responded accordingly.

What’s even more noteworthy is the trading data. On a compliant platform, XRP’s trading volume surged by over 300%, which is not just a simple rotation within the crypto space but real new capital entering the market. Market analysts generally believe that this breakout signifies the end of years of sideways trading. By 2026, once Bitcoin’s upward momentum stabilizes, these new capital inflows are likely to shift towards second- and third-tier cryptocurrencies like XRP and DOGE to seek opportunities.

XRP-5,59%

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MiningDisasterSurvivor

· 7h ago

It's the same old trick of the bears getting wiped out again. I saw this play back in 2018... They start hyping the 2026 story as soon as it breaks $2, a classic project team pie-in-the-sky move. A 300% surge in trading volume sounds impressive, but how much of it is driven by bots hedging? I've been through this before, and this rhythm smells just like the night before a Ponzi scheme collapses.

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TokenTherapist

· 01-04 21:52

The moment the short squeeze happened, I knew it was time to take off. This wave of XRP is different; new money is really coming in. Breaking $2 is nothing; the key is the trading volume data, which says everything. Waiting for it, the opportunity in 2026 is the biggest. A breakdown is a signal; after years of waiting, there's finally a payoff. After such a long consolidation, it's its turn now.

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TokenToaster

· 01-04 21:51

Short squeeze is satisfying, but don't get caught off guard. This wave of XRP is really strong, but I’ll wait a bit before entering. Trading volume surged by 300%? This data needs verification, don’t let it be another pump by the whales. Who can say for sure about 2026, anyway I’ll just observe for now. Those going all-in now are just the bagholders, honestly. Seeing it rise, I still feel a bit anxious. If it can break through this time, that would be real, how many false breakouts have there been before. New funds entering the market is good, but I’m worried it’s just another speculative move by the short-term traders. Looking at XRP again next year, holding coins and observing remains the safest. It’s rising so fast, be careful of a pullback, everyone should take profits.

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rekt_but_resilient

· 01-04 21:49

The short positions have been cleared, and new money has indeed come in. This wave feels a bit different.

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ZenZKPlayer

· 01-04 21:47

Shorts cleared, funds pouring in, this wave of XRP really has something. Wait, only in 2026 will it be second and third tier? I'm scared. 300% increase in trading volume, no hype, no black, this time might really be different. It broke $2, after years of sideways movement, there's finally some action. The influx of new funds is confirmed, just see if it can hold up later. Regulated platform trading volume surges, indicating it's not just retail investors playing. After years of sideways trading, breaking out suddenly feels a bit unreal? XRP has really turned around this time, or is it just a rebound? Shorts liquidated, new money pouring in, I've seen this script quite a few times.

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RugPullAlarm

· 01-04 21:35

2.5 Billion Shorts Liquidation - We need to dig into this data. Could it be a fake breakout caused by the whales? It depends on the flow of large addresses on the blockchain. Wait, a 300% surge in trading volume? Where is this new capital coming from? We need to track the wallet addresses and avoid another pump-and-dump scheme disguised as a fund. Switching to second and third-tier coins in 2026? Wake up, predictions like these are as valuable as promises from a cookie factory. Let's first check if the XRP contract has any audit risks. Celebrating a breakout above $2? I smell a potential dump... A 300% increase so quickly—are you sure this isn't just a prelude to a pump and dump? Be cautious of unusual activity from large addresses.

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NullWhisperer

· 01-04 21:32

ngl the 2.5B short squeeze narrative is technically interesting but... let's dissect this. volume spike alone doesn't validate the thesis, actually. where's the on-chain data backing this "new capital" claim? audit findings suggest we should be questioning these flows harder.

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