From Institutional Momentum to Market Discipline

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 XRP futures just crossed $1B open interest on CME in only three months, joining BTC, ETH, and SOL in the “$1B club.” Ripple is expanding its ecosystem with a Gemini partnership and an XRP credit card backed by RLUSD, yet price sits around $2.92, still 20% below July’s peak. It’s a reminder that institutional momentum doesn’t always translate instantly into price action.

That same lesson shows up in SOMI’s 4H chart, ranging between $1.33 and $1.68 before settling near $1.46–$1.47. I tested this on BingX Perpetual Futures, closing a short with +6.6%. Volatility may unsettle some, but for futures traders, it’s where opportunity lives.

How are you positioning yourself when the market moves sideways?