XRP ETFs Surge Past $1 Billion as Price Lingers in the Corner

In a classic case of "it's complicated," XRP exchange‑traded funds have officially joined the billion‑dollar club, amassing over $1.18 billion in assets while the cryptocurrency itself continues to act like a moody teenager refusing to leave its room.

Since their November 13 debut, these ETFs have attracted fresh money for 30 straight trading days—a feat that would make even the most disciplined gym‑goer jealous.

The numbers are impressive: nearly $1 billion in net inflows with zero days of net redemptions. That's right, not a single session where investors ran for the exits.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have been experiencing the crypto equivalent of a bad hair day, with investors pulling money out as they react to every whisper about interest rates or tech sector jitters.

The XRP ETF party includes five asset managers—Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Canary Capital among them—with 21Shares being the latest to crash the bash with its TOXR fund.

These funds have even managed to outshine Solana‑based ETFs in total assets under management, which is saying something given SOL's reputation for being more efficient to hold directly.

But here's where things get interesting: while institutions are busy throwing money at XRP through these regulated vehicles, the actual XRP token price has been about as exciting as watching paint dry. The cryptocurrency has declined nearly 13% over the past month, currently trading around $2.00. It's like throwing a massive party where everyone brings gifts but the guest of honor refuses to show up.

Market analysts, however, are seeing this as a classic case of whale watching. Large holders are apparently treating this price apathy as a clearance sale, accumulating positions while retail investors panic‑sell.

Some analysts are predicting that if current inflow trends continue—roughly $200 million per week—total ETF inflows could surpass $10 billion by 2026, potentially creating the mother of all supply shocks.

The irony is delicious: after years of regulatory uncertainty keeping XRP out of traditional investment vehicles, institutions are now piling in through the front door while the price action remains stuck in the garage. Whether this institutional enthusiasm will eventually drag XRP's price kicking and screaming into positive territory remains to be seen, but for now, the ETFs are definitely having more fun than the token itself.