XRP Rally Risk Builds for 115.7 Million-Token Net Short

The Aug. 25 snapshot from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission shows a net short position equivalent to 115.7 million XRP. The positioning comes as dealers and asset managers increase their net long exposure, according to CryptoSlate. If XRP enters another rally, the large short position could face greater pressure as market positioning moves in the opposite direction. The data provides a view of positioning in XRP-equivalent contracts rather than a forecast for the token’s price. CryptoSlate reported the figures in an article published Aug. 31, highlighting the contrast between the outstanding net short and the strengthening long positions held by dealers and asset managers. XRP remains the primary asset covered by the positioning update.