Crypto commentator Xaif (@Xaif_Crypto) has highlighted a notable move involving a whale opening sizable long positions across Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP.
The combined exposure reached $5 million. While BTC carried the larger headline status, XRP stood out for its leverage, positioning, and what the chart reveals about trader confidence.
According to the post, the whale opened a 2x long position on BTC worth $3,040,428.01, totaling 33.7376 BTC. Alongside it opened a 20x long position on XRP valued at $1,990,068.80, covering 954,790 XRP. While BTC absorbed the larger amount, XRP absorbed far more directional conviction through leverage.
A whale just opened LONG positions
BTC (2× Long): $3,040,428.01
Size: 33.7376 BTCXRP (20× Long): $1,990,068.80
Size: 954,790 XRP$5 million USD riding on BTC + XRP. https://t.co/2KLXu6Rukg pic.twitter.com/CjFBm3ze1B
— Xaif Crypto🇮🇳|🇺🇸 (@Xaif_Crypto) January 8, 2026
What the Chart Shows
The chart displays a 24-hour PnL view for the whale’s positions. It shows that combined losses reached nearly $59k, with the account value dropping steadily and only minor rebounds along the way. BTC and XRP were held during this period of visible volatility rather than after a period of price stability.
For XRP specifically, the entry price was around $2.0947. The price at the snapshot was $2.0893, closer to entry. The liquidation price sits lower at $1.7188, giving the position room to absorb price swings. The chart shows the trader is maintaining a high-leverage XRP position while controlling risk with a wide distance to liquidation.
Why XRP Carries Weight Here
XRP’s leverage ratio tells the story. A 20x long magnifies exposure far beyond the dollar amount alone. This trader chose to apply that leverage to XRP, not BTC. BTC received a conservative 2x position. XRP received aggressive positioning. That choice implies belief in short-term upside potential.
High leverage long positions typically target momentum moves rather than slow grind appreciation. The chart does not show panic behavior or forced exits. It shows controlled exposure during drawdown. That reinforces the idea that this position anticipates continuation, not rescue.
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What’s Next for XRP’s Price?
Based on the image, XRP traded within a tight band around entry during the snapshot. That suggests accumulation rather than exhaustion. This move came shortly after a price surge that pushed it above $2. The current distance to liquidation offers room for volatility while maintaining the position.
Traders using 20x leverage rarely allow wide margins unless they expect the price to respect key levels. This setup positions XRP as the higher beta play within the pair, with BTC offering stability. These positions show confidence across large-cap cryptocurrencies, with high bullish expectations for XRP.
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