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, market behavior around this level continues to generate anticipation. Every move near the $2 barrier triggers intense reactions that reveal the fragility of certain traders’ positions.
Trading volume and accelerated position clearing
In the last 24 hours, trading volume reached $164.80M with a change of -11.00%. But the most significant aspect is the liquidations: $860M in positions have been forcibly closed, predominantly long contracts. This suggests that many traders bet on an upward move but were caught off guard by unexpected corrections. Whenever XRP approaches the $2 zone, institutional panic causes waves of liquidations ranging from $500M to $1.2B per rejection.
The $2 level: a critical barrier that defines sentiment
The paradox is that, despite these massive position cleansings, the price does not collapse. This resilience around $2 suggests a delicate balance between institutional demand and short pressure. Each test of this level reveals what truly matters in the market: who has liquidity, who can hold out, and who will be liquidated first.
If XRP manages to decisively break above $2, we will probably see retrospective narratives claiming “we always knew.” The reality is that current numbers show a quiet but intense battle at key technical levels.