Why Is The Crypto Market Up Today? Bitcoin, XRP Lead Recovery

Crypto markets climbed today after Bitcoin rebounded from extreme oversold conditions on the RSI. XRP and ZEC delivered some of the strongest gains as traders reacted to improving short-term momentum.

Oversold RSI And Liquidations Drive Sharp Crypto Market Rebound

BTC price traded near $87,423 after rising roughly 3.21% from early lows. Analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin entered “extreme oversold territory” earlier in the day, a zone that previously triggered short recoveries in 2023 and March 2025.

This was what was evidenced by the Glassnode chart he shared. The fresh bounce also comes after remarks by Strategy’s Michael Saylor who reiterated the long-term commitment of the firm on Bitcoin.

The wider crypto market also soared, according to CoinMarketCap data. The total crypto market capitalization increased 2.93% to $2.97 trillion with majority of the top 20 digital assets recording gains in the last day. Ether, Solana, BNB, DOGE, ADA, and TRX rose as selling pressure decreased after a couple of tough weeks.

XRP and ZEC showed better results compared to the major tokens. XRP rose more than 7% to $2.07, and ZEC rose nearly 20%. The rally has seen ZEC rise more than 965% in 2025 and it is currently maintaining one of the strongest performances among the privacy-oriented tokens.

The recovery is happening after liquidations in the derivatives markets. According to CoinGlass, liquidations in the past last 24 hours amounted to approximately $218 million.

Nevertheless, there’s still cautious optimism among traders. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 13, indicating extreme fear. Traders are watching closely to see if the bullish trend continues.

Funding Rates Show Increasing Bets on A Bitcoin Drop

In the meantime, new data provided by market analyst Ted Pillows reveals that the financing rates on Bitcoin has turned negative as its price rebounds. The chart shared shows aggressive short positions taken by traders trying to profit from a possible pullback.

The chart also shows falling open interest before a small recovery. This suggested that earlier liquidations cleared crowded positions while new shorts attempted to rebuild exposure.

Pillows noted that Bitcoin may push higher if the market forces a close of short positions. He said a short squeeze could occur before any attempt to fill the CME gap.

Some crypto market commentators are hopeful of a continued uptrend. Attorney John Deaton stated that Bitcoin can hit the $110,000 mark before the year is over.

These short positions lend credence to the current upsurge. The recovery of Bitcoin and the crypto market was not solely due to oversold conditions. It was also due to changes in derivatives funding which can lead to upward price action when short traders get stuck.