XRP bears face historic squeeze as trading pairs face correction turbulence

SignatureVerifier · 2026-01-19T12:20:11+00:00

XRP bulls have recently performed strongly, with short positions being squeezed to high levels, and the price breaking through $1.98. A major exchange adjusted its liquidity management and canceled 22 trading pairs. Meanwhile, Ripple's supporting lawyer criticized the CEO of a compliance platform, highlighting industry disagreements and tensions regarding regulatory policies.

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2026-01-19 12:20:11

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【Crypto World】XRP bulls are firing on all cylinders recently. Clearing data shows that short positions have been squeezed to an outrageous level of 16,559%, causing the price to surge above $1.98. Behind this market movement, trading pairs are also being adjusted. A major exchange launched a liquidity management plan on January 20, announcing the delisting of 22 spot trading pairs, including BTC/ZAR and ETH/ZAR.

Meanwhile, the regulatory battle is also heating up. Fred Rispoli, a lawyer supporting Ripple, recently criticized the CEO of a compliance platform, Brian Armstrong, pointing out that there are differences in understanding of the CLARITY Act—especially regarding negotiations around stablecoins and traditional banking relationships, with the two sides holding opposing stances. This regulatory debate reflects deep divisions within the industry during policy formulation, highlighting how much different forces envision the future regulatory framework.

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 6h ago

The bears got exploited again; this wave is really fierce.

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MissedTheBoat

· 23h ago

The shorts are really getting squeezed this time, even breaking 1.98? Damn --- 22 trading pairs canceled directly, what is this exchange trying to do --- Regulatory issues, lawyers arguing, industry infighting, this is --- If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have been so cautious. XRP is a bit crazy this wave --- What does liquidity management adjustment mean? Feels off --- Ripple and the platform are really tearing each other apart, interesting --- I've seen this kind of suppression of shorts too many times, can it last? --- Excited just because it broke 1.98? Let's wait and see if it can hold steady first --- So many trading pairs cut, how can retail investors play? So annoying --- The industry split is becoming more and more obvious, who is regulated and who isn't, everything's a mess

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MiningDisasterSurvivor

· 23h ago

I've experienced being squeezed out of a short position before. During the 2018 altcoin surge, it was the same situation, and what happened... it was halved within a month. Canceling trading pairs is even more outrageous; it's like digging a hole for the project teams. When liquidity is poor, you simply can't get your goods out.

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MissedAirdropBro

· 23h ago

The short position was directly squeezed into a piece of paper haha

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CryptoFortuneTeller

· 23h ago

The short position was wiped out this wave haha, even broke 1.98 --- Close all trading pairs? Is this the rhythm of clearing out positions? --- The lawyer fired shots, regulation is starting to bicker again --- XRP is being squeezed crazily, feels great --- Now the CEO of the compliant platform's social media must be exploding --- Such a brutal liquidity adjustment? Directly cut 22 pairs, ruthless --- Regulatory policies are always so fragmented, isn't the whole industry tired? --- Shorts are liquidated, longs are celebrating, old routine --- What face is Ripple's operation showing? --- Breaking through 1.98 is done, what's the next target, 2 dollars?

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BlockchainNewbie

· 23h ago

The shorts are about to be liquidated again, this wave of market movement is quite intense Exchanges are cutting trading pairs, it seems another round of shakeout is coming Ripple's lawyer and CEO are at odds, the industry is so competitive $1.98, is XRP about to take off? This squeeze is pretty fierce, the shorts can't handle it Exchanges are adjusting liquidity, feels like there's insider information Regulatory disagreements are growing bigger, this is the biggest risk

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