Heavy liquidations of short traders have triggered a short squeeze in the wider crypto market today.
Rising OI amid heightened speculative trading will lead to further formed liquidations.
The crypto market recorded more than $601 million in forced liquidations in the past 24 hours. According to the latest market data as of this writing, more than 138k crypto traders were rekt today, mostly involving short traders.
Furthermore, more than $500 million involved short traders, with the largest single liquidation happening on the Binance exchange involving $4.3 million of ETH/USDT pair.
The crypto liquidations may likely reach and surpass $1 billion later on Wednesday as the Asian markets gradually open. Moreover, crazy crypto speculation has gradually returned following the recent gold price parabolic rally toward a new all-time high.
Impact of the Heavy Crypto Liquidations
The heavy forced liquidations of short traders have catalyzed further bullish sentiment amid renewed interest from whale investors. As more short traders turn bullish to capitalize on the rising trend, the impact of the short squeeze remains palpable in the coming days.
Moreover, Bitcoin price has already broken out of a multi-week falling logarithmic trend and is ready to rally toward a new all-time high. Additionally, the wider altcoin market has gradually followed Ethereum’s price in a bullish outlook.
With the crypto-leveraged trading market having cooled down, following the improved regulatory outlook in the United States and anticipated diplomatic solutions to the ongoing global trade war, the bullish sentiment will likely continue to reign.
Ripple (XRP) price soared to $2.70 on Thursday, surging 19% in 24 hours as investors responded to U.S. trade tariff updates and rising anticipation ahead of the White House Crypto Summit on March 7. With XRP bulls maintaining dominance in derivatives markets, leveraged long positions now total $150 million, signaling continued upside potential.
Ripple (XRP) Outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum Ahead of White House Crypto Summit
XRP faced stiff resistance at the $3 level after Trump’s announced the strategic crypto reserve on March.
However, renewed volatility from shifting U.S. trade policies has strengthened bullish sentiment leading into the summit. If momentum persists, XRP could challenge long-term resistance above $3.
Ripple (XRP) Price Action
The latest market data indicates a strong influx of buyers, propelling XRP beyond $2.70 as investors execute last-minute trades ahead of today’s high-profile summit.
Ripple CEO Confirms Attendance at White House Crypto Summit
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed his participation in the White House Crypto Summit, reinforcing the company’s growing engagement with the Trump administration’s digital asset policies.
” I’ve had some new confirmations for Friday’s White House Crypto Summit. As of this morning, invites were still rolling out. .”
FOX report Eleanor Terret Confirmed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse attendance at White House Crypto Summit, in a March 6 post on X.
The summit, led by Trump’s AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, will feature major industry figures, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor. Discussions will center on regulatory frameworks and a proposed U.S. crypto reserve.
Ripple price, already up 19% on Thursday has outperformed Bitcoin’s 4% dip. The affirms investor optimism surrounding the summit’s potential impact on Ripple’s institutional adoption. Analysts suggest a breakout beyond $3 could materialize if policy discussions favor digital asset integration into financial markets.
What is the White House Crypto Summit, and How Could It Be Bullish for XRP?
The White House Crypto Summit is a pivotal event where key industry leaders and policymakers discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S. Topics include the establishment of a national crypto reserve and clearer guidelines for institutional adoption.
For XRP, the summit’s significance lies in its potential to reshape market sentiment. If Ripple gains regulatory clarity or is formally integrated into the proposed reserve, XRP could experience sustained bullish momentum, with traders eyeing a move toward $5.
XRP Liquidation Map | March 6
Going by trends observed in Coinglass‘ latest derivatives market data, majority of XRP short-term traders are anticipated a positive outcome from the summit. As seen in the chart above, XRP long leverage has crossed the $150 million mark at press time on March 6, towering above the active short contracts which currently stands at $115 million. With long leverage outpacing short by more than 20%, the short-term momentum remains largely bullish.
However, if negative readings from Non-Farm Payrolls report overshadow headlines from the White House Crypto summit, XRP price risks rapid corrections if the over-leveraged bulls are liquidated.
XRP Price Eyes $5 as Bulls Retain Control Ahead of White House Crypto Summit
XRP price is holding strong above $2.60, gaining 19% in just two days as technical indicators flash bullish signals. The Parabolic SAR dots remain positioned below price action, confirming the prevailing uptrend, while the MACD histogram shows expanding green bars, signaling strengthening bullish momentum. The MACD line has crossed above the signal line, reinforcing the possibility of a sustained rally.
A decisive close above the $2.70 resistance zone could set the stage for a retest of the psychological $3 level, where prior rejection occurred following Trump’s crypto reserve announcement. If bulls maintain control, breaking past $3 could expose XRP to an extended breakout toward the $5 mark in the coming weeks.
XRP price analysis | XRPUSD
However, failure to hold above the $2.60 level may invite bearish pressure, potentially leading to a retest of the $2.10 support level, where buyers previously stepped in to propel the recent surge.
The increasing leverage in long positions, now at $150 million, suggests that market sentiment is skewed toward the upside, but it also introduces liquidation risks if volatility spikes. As the White House Crypto Summit unfolds, XRP’s reaction to regulatory developments could dictate the next major move, with bullish momentum favoring a continued uptrend.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) in a latest discussion paper has proposed updates to crypto regulation. It plans to divide digital assets into two categories so that it could be regulated better and aims to make crypto rules more effective and easier to apply.
The agency demands public feedback on the proposal before finalizing it and is open to opinions and suggestion until May 10, 2025.
Two-Tier System
It has proposed a two-tier system based on how funds are distributed. Under Type 1 are the tokens used for business or in raising funds for the parent project. This also includes altcoins from budding projects that still need funding to grow. Some utility tokens fall into this category.
Under Type 2 are the more established and decentralized tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum that do not issue tokens to raise funds for their Business. The assets are subject to different set of regulations based on which category they fall, suiting different features.
Type 1: Focus On Disclosure
The FSA emphasized that for Type 1 crypto assets (which are used for business or fundraising), the projects have to clearly explain their plan to use the raised funds. The goal is to protect investors by ensuring that there is more transparency and accountability in the projects.
Therefore the Type 1 token issuers would need to disclose in details about the purpose, project details and the risks associated in investing. They are also expected to follow FSA rules, including regular disclosure requirements.
Once the Type 1 crypto assets gain large number of investors, then the projects will be evaluated to check if they could be subject to security token regulations. The FSA will not be dealing directly with the issuers of Type 1 crypto projects as it’s hard to identify a specific issuer.
The Financial Services Agency stated that “with regard to type 1 cryptoassets, there is a strong need to eliminate the information asymmetry between issuers and users regarding the purpose of use of the raised funds and the content of the project, etc.”
Type 2 to be Regulated Through Exchanges
It plans to regulate Type 2 crypto assets through crypto exchanges. Exchanges need to report major price fluctuations that could impact the market. The committee also plans to continue reviewing while considering the public feedback and how other countries are regulating crypto.
The paper outlines key financial issues focusing on disclosures, business conduct, guidelines for entering the market and prevent inside trading. However it does not touch upon crypto taxes.
Japan’s Changing Stance on Crypto
Japan, which once used to be more restrictive, is now changing its stance towards crypto. In a major move, the regulators are also considering lifting the ban on crypto ETFs which has sparked excitement in the community. The agency also aims to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act by 2026, where cryptocurrencies will longer be viewed as just payment tools, instead its own financial product category.
Will Type 1 tokens be treated like securities?
After a Type 1 project gains large number of investors, then the projects will be evaluated to check if they could be subject to security token regulations.
Who will regulate Type 2 assets like Bitcoin?
The FSA will regulate Type 2 crypto assets through crypto exchanges and also requires the platforms to report major price fluctuations that can impact the market.
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