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XRP’s 44% rally brings leverage back, raising pullback risk

XRP’s futures leverage on Binance hits its highest since January as long positions dominate trading.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 31 Aug 2026 · 21:34 · 1 min read
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XRP’s 44% rally brings leverage back, raising pullback risk

XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance has reached its highest level since January, according to CryptoQuant data. Long accounts now outnumber short positions, with futures volume exceeding spot trading by more than five times.

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The surge in leverage follows a 44% rally in XRP, raising concerns about a potential sharper pullback amid elevated risk exposure.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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