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Crypto Market Updates: XRP Liquidations, Bitcoin Holdings Surge, and Novogratz's Shift on XRP

Explore the latest developments in the crypto market, including a massive XRP liquidation imbalance, Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy, and Mike Novogratz's surprising stance on XRP.
Published on 2025-02-07

XRP Liquidation Imbalance Stuns Crypto Market

A dramatic imbalance in liquidated long and short positions on the XRP perpetual futures market occurred yesterday, with a staggering 1,455% gap recorded in just one hour. Long positions bore the brunt, accounting for $860,000 of the $920,000 in total liquidations. Despite this turmoil, XRP's price dropped only 2.7%. The broader crypto market also felt the impact, with $27.7 million in positions liquidated, primarily affecting long traders who lost $24.41 million. This event has raised concerns about the sustainability of long positions in XRP amid current market conditions.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Sees Record Bitcoin Holdings in Q4 2024

MicroStrategy, now rebranded as "Strategy," has solidified its position as a leader in Bitcoin holdings. The company reported a significant surge in Bitcoin inflows during Q4 2024, marking the largest since it began its BTC acquisition strategy in August 2020. Strategy accumulated $15.1 billion in Bitcoin between October and December 2024, with an additional $2.4 billion acquired in the first two months of 2025. As of late 2024, the company holds 218,887 Bitcoins, valued at $20.5 billion, further cementing its reputation as the world's largest Bitcoin Treasury Company.

Mike Novogratz Backs XRP Community Despite Past Criticism

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has expressed a shift in his stance on XRP, acknowledging the resilience of its ecosystem and community. In a recent interview, Novogratz admitted to underestimating the staying power of smaller cryptocurrencies like XRP and Cardano. He emphasized the importance of individual choice in crypto participation, stating, "If people want to be part of the XRP Army, let them." Novogratz also noted that while these ecosystems may not primarily serve as stores of value, they are supported by strong narratives that attract investors. This marks a departure from his previous criticism of XRP, particularly regarding Ripple's token holdings and use cases.

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