Highlights
- In latest XRP news, OKX announced to delist USDT-margined and crypto-margined expiry futures for Ripple's native coin.
- The exchange also said that it would delist Litecoin (LTC).
- XRP price surged more than 11% in a week, sparking market optimism.
Crypto exchange OKX will delist Ripple’s XRP and Litecoin (LTC) USDT-margined and crypto-margined expiry futures today. The move comes in line with current market trends and to meet users’ needs, the crypto exchange explained.
Traders may anticipate some volatility in XRP and LTC prices as a result of this news. However, analysts are optimistic about further rally in the next bull market wave.
OKX to Delist Ripple’s Coin and Litecoin Delivery Contracts
Crypto exchange OKX announced earlier that it will phase out the generation of XRP and LTC USDT-margined and crypto-margined expiry futures. This is scheduled to be completed by today, December 27.
The crypto exchange will officially delist XRP and LTC expiry futures at 8 AM UTC on December 27, 2024. Bi-weekly expiry futures and bi-quarterly expiry futures ceased in earlier months by the platform. It also cleared that the currently listed expiry futures will remain unaffected until their respective expiration dates.
Amid this delisting news by the top crypto exchange OKX, there may be some volatility in XRP and LTC prices. This may happen due to traders reacting to the developments. Investors need to keep an eye on trading volumes and market sentiments for any change in direction.
XRP and LTC Prices Under Pressure
XRP price today jumped 0.5% and 11% in a week, with the price currently trading near $2.20. The 24-hour low and high are $2.13 and $2.23, respectively. Furthermore, the trading volume has continued to decline this week, with a 20% jump in the last 24 hours, indicating a decline in interest among traders.
Ripple’s native coin, XRP, has shown similarities in price movements to its historical chart patterns of 2014-2017. A breakout and positive news can push the XRP price beyond the $20 level. Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto predicted that the crypto could reach as high as $27.
Meanwhile, the Litecoin price is also trading sideways near $100. The price changed hands at $104.05 after a more than 20% rally this week. The 24-hour low and high are $101.16 and $104.16, respectively. Total LTC future open interests dropped 1% in the last 24 hours. The 4.38 million LTC futures OI are now valued at $457.26 million, signaling cautious trading activity.
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