Analyst: Binance XRP funding rate cumulative value hits a one-year high

Binance XRP perpetual futures funding rates hit a one-year high, with the 30-day cumulative funding rate reaching +0.18%, the highest level since October 2025, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost. The elevated funding signals that derivatives positioning on Binance remains bullish even as XRP has corrected roughly 30%. At the same time, spot XRP ETFs recorded a single-day net outflow of about 9.37 million XRP, worth approximately $10.4 million. The divergence matters because it shows leveraged futures traders leaning long while spot ETF investors pull back, a split that could amplify volatility. Darkfost flags cumulative funding rates and ETF flow data as key reference points for gauging potential entry timing.