U.Today – From the dizzying highs prompted by ETF rumors to sharp drops following the clarification that such rumors were unfounded, investors have been through a whirlwind.
The price chart for XRP showcases a volatile trajectory. After a sudden spike, prices have corrected, with XRP finding support around the $0.60 mark, reflecting a consolidation phase following the recent excitement. Resistance, meanwhile, appears to be forming near the $0.65 level, where the price has struggled to break through consistently.
What fueled this volatility? A rumor that investment giant BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) was preparing to file for an XRP ETF in the state of Delaware sent prices soaring, only for them to tumble when the rumor was debunked. The incident resulted in $7.26 million in liquidations over a 24-hour period, mainly affecting leveraged traders who bet on the rumor being…