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XRP recorded its largest realized loss spike since 2022, matching past levels that preceded a 114% rebound over the following eight months. XRP has recorded its largest on-chain realized loss spike in more than two years, according to new market data. Analysts say the scale of the losses resembles conditions last seen in 2022, a period that preceded a large recovery in the months that followed. Realized Losses Reach Multi-Year High On-chain records show that XRP saw a weekly realized loss reading near the levels recorded 39 months ago. At that time, realized losses reached around negative 1.93 billion units. Market data from that earlier period shows that XRP rose by more than 114% over the eight months that followed. 📉 BREAKING: XRP has seen its largest on-chain realized loss spike since 2022. When the previous weekly milestone of -1.93B in realized losses occurred 39 months ago, $XRP proceeded to jump +114% over the next 8 months. 💸 Significant realized losses happen when a large number… pic.twitter.com/gPUU8fYfiY — Santiment (@santimentfeed) February 21, 2026 Realized losses occur when holders sell tokens for less than their original purchase prices. This activity often appears when traders react to falling prices or market stress. Analysts say the current readings show large numbers of investors selling at a loss during the week. Market researchers note that heavy loss events tend to coincide with periods of fear. These moments can result in short-term price pressure as sellers move out of positions. They also say the data can offer a view into how much selling has already taken place. What Realized Loss Spikes Suggest About Market Conditions Analysts say that large realized loss spikes often appear near market bottoms. The pattern shows that fear sometimes peaks before prices do. When sellers exit during panic, the number of…

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