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Story: $73M XRP Whale Transfer to Coinbase Raises Correction Fears as Bulls Eye $3.03

By Sakamoto Nashi

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A major XRP transaction has caught the market’s attention, just as the cryptocurrency inches closer to a critical resistance level. On July 16, a massive 25.

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The transaction was not isolated. On the same day, XRP experienced a daily net outflow of nearly $9.7 million from spot markets.

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Overbought Indicators and Market Sentiment

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At the time of writing, XRP was trading near $2.95, approaching a major resistance level at $3.03.

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The Relative Strength Index (RSI), a key momentum indicator, has surged to 80.67—well into overbought territory.

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NVT Ratio Surges, Raising Valuation Concerns

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Adding to the cautious outlook is the sharp increase in XRP’s Network Value to Transactions (NVT) ratio. Within a single day, this metric jumped by 39.47%, reaching 127.95.

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The NVT ratio compares market capitalization to transaction volume and is often used as a valuation tool.

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Long Dominance Could Lead to Liquidations

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XRP traders appear heavily tilted toward bullish positions. Data from Binance shows that 80.86% of open positions are long, resulting in a long/short ratio of 4.22.

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When too many traders bet on continued price gains, the market becomes vulnerable to sharp corrections.

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Another red flag comes from the derivatives market. XRP’s open interest (OI)-weighted funding rate has surged to +0.0186%, the highest level recorded in months.

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Funding rates are periodic payments made between long and short traders to balance market positions.

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However, overly aggressive long positions often lead to volatility. If sentiment shifts or buying power dries up, a wave of long liquidations could trigger a sharp downturn.

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Will XRP Break Above $3.03 or Pull Back?

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