Crypto.com, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, has extended its Strike Options offering to include XRP, adding to the growing list of supported digital assets for U.S. users.

This development arrives during a notable increase in XRP-related activity across global markets and reflects the exchange’s continued expansion of its regulated derivatives products under Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversight.

Previously limited to assets such as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin, Cronos, Shiba Inu, and Litecoin, Strike Options now allows users to trade XRP within a short-term binary format. The platform enables traders to make time-sensitive predictions—whether XRP’s price will close above or below a specified strike price within a 20-minute window.

With a minimum position size of $10, the product facilitates fast market reactions, especially in volatile conditions. Users are also able to modify their positions within the 20-minute cycle, offering additional flexibility.

Currently, Strike Options remains available exclusively to users in selected U.S. jurisdictions. According to the platform’s announcement via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, further geographical expansion is under consideration. However, Crypto.com has not disclosed any specific timelines for launching the product in new markets.

The inclusion of XRP arrives at a time when the token is increasingly active in real-world use cases. One such example includes a large-scale real estate tokenization initiative in Dubai, where XRP has played a role in digital asset integration for property transactions.

Simultaneously, new entry strategies have circulated among analysts, prompting broader speculative interest in the asset.

This broader market attention coincides with increased participation in XRP derivatives. Data from Coinglass highlights a nuanced picture of market sentiment. Although total derivatives trading volume has dipped by 2.75% to $3.02 billion, other key indicators reflect a different trend.

Notably, XRP’s open interest rose 3.10% to reach $4.79 billion, suggesting sustained investor engagement. More significantly, XRP options volume surged by 138.91% to $1.52 billion, while options open interest also climbed 6.70% to $2.02 million. These movements indicate growing hedging and speculative behavior, often observed ahead of increased market volatility.

Liquidation data further supports the view of heightened activity. Within a 24-hour period, total liquidations amounted to $2.42 million, of which $1.43 million came from long positions and $996,240 from shorts.

Over shorter intervals, such as the past hour, the market saw $6,690 in short liquidations, while the four-hour window recorded $623,190 in liquidations, mostly long positions. Over 12 hours, total liquidations reached $1.47 million, dominated by $1.38 million in long positions compared to just $85,160 in shorts.

These figures suggest a shift in market dynamics, with a long bias becoming more prominent despite mixed trading volumes. The data illustrates increased exposure to both upside and downside risks, aligned with current speculative positioning.

Meanwhile, technical analysis from crypto analyst Steph is Crypto has gained attention. The XRP/USDT weekly chart presented by the analyst outlines a potential “three-wave” parabolic pattern. According to this chart, the market has already completed two upward phases and may be entering a final bullish leg labeled “Final Pump.”

This phase follows a period of price consolidation, typically seen before major breakouts. At the same time, open interest and derivatives actions are picking up, which further supports the setup. Analysts often observe that such consolidation phases, especially after strong upward moves, are precursors to increased market momentum.

The forecast price goal is over $25, which would represent an almost tenfold price increase from the current price. A move like that would probably take high trading activity, investors being confident all the time, and a positive development externally, such as a helpful ruling or important institutions becoming involved. While the chart looks good, it’s still clear that things are unpredictable, reinforcing that models should be interpreted carefully.