XRP ETFs Surge as Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds Shed $490–$650M in Weekly Outflows

Key Points

• US spot XRP ETFs surpassed $1.2 billion AUM after consistent inflows despite broader crypto ETF outflows.
• Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded significant weekly outflows as investors rotated toward alternative crypto assets.

Spot XRP exchange-traded funds in the United States reported $82 million in net inflows over the past week, showing continued resilience. This performance contrasted with net outflows seen in both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF products.

XRP ETFs Reach $1.2 Billion in Assets

US-listed spot XRP ETFs have exceeded $1.2 billion in total assets under management since launching in mid-November. The products have recorded six consecutive weeks of net inflows, highlighting sustained investor demand.

Industry participants discussed the growth during a recent podcast featuring Ripple CTO David Schwartz, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg, and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Observers highlighted the pace of early inflows as notable compared with other recently launched crypto ETFs.

Panelists said early XRP ETF inflows were primarily driven by retail investors, with institutional participation increasing soon afterward. McClurg noted growing interest from pension and insurance funds outside the United States.

According to McClurg, XRP’s role in cross-border payments and liquidity makes it more accessible to traditional investors. Its alignment with established financial infrastructure was cited as a key factor supporting adoption.

Hougan stated that financial advisers are increasingly evaluating crypto assets with long operating histories. He referenced XRP’s longevity as reducing uncertainty around long-term viability.

Despite strong ETF inflows, XRP’s market price weakened alongside broader crypto market movements. The token dipped below $2.00 last week, indicating soft short-term price momentum.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record Outflows

Spot ETFs tied to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced heavy outflows last week as both assets faced selling pressure. ETF withdrawals totaled approximately $497 million for Bitcoin and $644 million for Ethereum, based on data from SoSoValue.

In contrast, other digital asset ETFs showed positive momentum, with Solana-linked products attracting $66.5 million in weekly inflows. The data suggests a shift in institutional allocations toward alternative crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.