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Real‑world trading data shows that XRP has posted a massive $1.93 billion in realized losses this week. This is the largest spike in such losses since late 2022, according to on‑chain analytics firm Santiment. The metric, which tallies coins sold below their original purchase price, surged to levels last seen roughly 39 months ago. This level has rapidly become a focal point for traders trying to gauge whether the market is entering an upcoming turning point. If investors sell their coins at a price below their original purchase price, it’s called a realized loss. To put it simply, it also means traders are locking in losses rather than waiting for prices to rise. When this number climbs sharply, many would attribute it to market fear or frustration.  Santiment’s numbers confirm that this week saw the highest realized losses since a similar spike in 2022, totaling $1.93 billion. The above leap occurred before XRP rose by 114% over the next eight months. Thanks to that historical trend, many traders are now keeping a close eye on it.  Sized realized losses are commonly tied to a common problem that analysts have dubbed “capitulation.” This is when less bullish stockholders sell their positions amid sustained price declines. But this downside can also reduce selling pressure. By the time most likely sellers have moved out of the market, fewer sellers are available to reduce prices.  In the past, severe spikes in realized losses have been observed around market bottoms for many cryptocurrencies. And while that doesn’t guarantee a rebound, it does explain why the current data has generated so much interest.  Profit-and-loss numbers, Santiment said, can also be useful for monitoring market emotional extremes. Analysts share bold price forecasts Although realized losses signal pessimism in the short term, many analysts maintain their focus on the long-term…

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