XRP Futures Opened Interest Rate Peak at $1.2B, Highest Since November 2021

The recent positive court ruling in the Ripple vs. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a significant impact on the futures market, causing a spike in open interest – the total number of outstanding futures contracts that have not been settled. Open interest is an important metric in the futures market because it provides insight into money flows and the strength of price trends.

Among various cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance is at the forefront with the highest open interest, reaching an impressive $357 million. Following Binance, Bitget and OKX also showed substantial open interest at $198 million and $71 million respectively, while Bitmex followed closely behind with $7 million. This increase in open interest signals the growing confidence among investors, thanks to the recent court ruling in favor of Ripple.

The increased open interest in XRP futures coincided with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s praise of the crypto champion in Congress. Despite the SEC’s decision to appeal the ruling in favor of Ripple, Garlinghouse expressed frustration with the watchdog’s approach to the crypto industry, which he says is too focused on law enforcement. He argues that this approach leaves consumers unprotected and often faces repercussions in bankruptcy court.

The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC has far-reaching implications for the wider crypto industry, as it centers on XRP’s classification as a security. The recent US District Court rulings have largely sided with the defendants, bringing a ray of hope to the XRP community.

At time of writing, XRP was holding steady at $0.74, posting a modest 0.5% gain. This gradual increase resembles a gentle ascent, indicating stability in the market. Moreover, the cryptocurrency boasts a strong 24-hour trading volume of $1.7 billion, further reinforcing market confidence, and its market capitalization exceeds an impressive $39 billion.

With ongoing legal developments and growing support from the crypto community, the future of XRP is set to be an exciting and transformative one. As investors have grown more confident after the court ruling, the market is poised for potential growth and positive momentum. As the saga unfolds, all eyes will be on the legal outcome and its impact on the wider cryptocurrency landscape.