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- Deribit data reveals 4.3 million open contracts targeting $1.10 for XRP, indicating strong market confidence in future growth.
- Ripple is beta testing the RLUSD stablecoin on XRPL and Ethereum, with plans for expansion to other chains and DeFi protocols.
According to the Deribit data, there are about 4,347,000 open contracts targeting Ripple’s XRP coin price of $1.10. This large number of contracts indicates that the present market sentiment is skewed in favor of XRP, implying that many traders anticipate further bullish momentum in the near future.
There is very high activity in call options on XRP with a strike of $1.1 on the Deribit exchange. pic.twitter.com/wslJTtxH4q
— NekoZ (@NekozTek) August 12, 2024
Ripple Court Victory Sparks Increased Demand and Market Confidence
Ripple’s recent victory over US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) litigation has reinforced this optimism, resulting in an increase in demand for XRP. This court victory momentarily lifted the price of XRP above $0.60, indicating the ruling’s impact on market confidence.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $0.5758, up 0.12% over the last 24 hours. This movement occurs within a tumultuous market environment, resulting in a short-term consolidation phase.
Even though the broader market direction is unclear, an analyst previously noted by CNF has anticipated a large bullish surge for XRP, with a mid-term price target of $2.30.
The probable breakout from the symmetrical triangle pattern currently shown on XRP’s price chart could pave the way for the long-awaited bullish rise that XRP enthusiasts have been hoping for.
Furthermore, as we previously reported, Ripple has launched beta testing for its Ripple USD stablecoin (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum blockchains. The company has big intentions to develop its stablecoin on additional blockchain networks and DeFi protocols in the near future.
Ripple is working closely with its business partners to thoroughly test the stablecoin, guaranteeing that RLUSD satisfies the highest security and efficiency criteria. This strategic move is expected to benefit Ripple’s overall ecosystem, strengthening its position in the crypto industry.
