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ZEC $1,375 XRP futures volume climbs to 6-month high near $60 billion
September XRP futures turnover reached about $57 billion, led by Binance, as options activity and open interest also rose.
Key takeaways
- A six-month high. September XRP futures volume reached about $57 billion, the highest in six months, and Finbold put it near $60 billion.
- Binance dominates. Binance recorded about $32.36 billion in September volume, more than the combined $23.82 billion from Bybit and OKX.
- Short bias overall. The aggregate XRP long/short ratio was 0.9701, though Binance and OKX account ratios were 2.2446 and 2.87.
What happened
Monthly XRP futures volume reached about $57 billion in September 2026, the highest level in six months, according to The Crypto Basic. Finbold, citing CryptoQuant, reported nearly $60 billion for the same month and described it as the highest since April.
Binance led the venues. The exchange recorded about $32.36 billion in September volume, above the combined $23.82 billion booked by Bybit and OKX. Bybit ranked second with $12.5 billion, while OKX followed with about $11.32 billion.
Shorter-term activity also rose. XRP futures volume climbed 1.85% over 24 hours to $2.65 billion, and open interest increased 0.48% to $3.61 billion. Options volume rose 158% to almost $7 million over the same period.
Why it matters
Higher futures turnover brings more liquidity and more leveraged positioning. Finbold said the added liquidity and rising futures activity leave XRP positioned for high volatility and create conditions for a short squeeze if price gains force over-leveraged short sellers to cover quickly.
The Crypto Basic said the increases in volume and open interest point to traders opening fresh positions rather than trading existing contracts among themselves, and linked the activity to XRP's recovery, which included a 7.94% gain in September and a 30% gain in August.
Finbold reported that XRP faced resistance near $1.53 on October 6, 2026, with a market capitalization of $95.5 billion. The token gained more than 43% in the third quarter of 2026 and more than 12% over six months.
What the data shows
September 2026 XRP futures volume by exchange: Binance about $32.36 billion, Bybit $12.5 billion and OKX about $11.32 billion.
In the 24-hour window cited by The Crypto Basic, XRP futures volume was $2.65 billion and open interest was $3.61 billion, while options volume was nearly $7 million.
Liquidations over 24 hours totaled $2.83 million, including $2.05 million from long traders and $766,080 from short positions, based on CoinGlass data cited by Finbold.
Background
XRP futures volume grew steadily from June 2025 and reached more than $180 billion in September 2025, the peak of that period. Volume then fell month after month and dropped below $50 billion by July 2026.
August 2026 ended that run of declines, although the month's total stayed below $50 billion. September took volume back above $50 billion and close to $60 billion, still far below the September 2025 peak.
What is still unclear
- Overall positioning leaned slightly short, with an aggregate long/short ratio of 0.9701, while exchange-level ratios were much higher, at 2.2446 on Binance and 2.87 on OKX.
- The two reports also differ on the September total, citing about $57 billion from The Crypto Basic and nearly $60 billion from Finbold, which used CryptoQuant data.
Questions readers ask
How much XRP futures volume traded in September 2026?
The Crypto Basic put monthly volume at around $57 billion, a six-month high. Finbold, citing CryptoQuant, said it was nearly $60 billion, the highest since April.
Which exchange leads XRP futures trading?
Binance recorded about $32.36 billion in September 2026, ahead of Bybit with $12.5 billion and OKX with about $11.32 billion, according to The Crypto Basic.
Is XRP futures positioning bullish or bearish?
The aggregate long/short ratio stood at 0.9701, a slight bias toward short positions. Account-based ratios were 2.2446 on Binance and 2.87 on OKX.
Why did XRP futures volume rise?
The Crypto Basic reported that as XRP recovered through August and September, traders increased futures positions to take advantage of the price move, including through leverage.
