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XRP ETFs Weekly Review: Has the Demand Disappeared?

XRP ETFs Weekly Review: Has the Demand Disappeared?

Three months ago, many investors who like XRP were eagerly waiting. The United States finally launched the first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks how XRP performs. An ETF is a type of fund you can buy on stock markets. It holds a group of assets and tries to match how those assets perform. In simple terms, it is like a basket of assets that you can buy just like a regular stock. For XRP fans, this ETF made it easier to invest in XRP through normal stock markets rather than buying the digital coin directly.

The first days of trading for the XRP ETF were very strong. After that, more funds started to trade too. But last week brought a worrying change: interest fell a little, and inflows slowed down.

XRP ETFs: Demand Slows

One ETF, Canary Capital’s XRPC, started with a big debut day on November 13, 2025. It quickly became the market leader. Even after four more XRP ETFs joined the market, XRPC still held the most money invested. Today, it has more than $410 million in cumulative net inflows. This means investors added up more money into the fund than they took out. The next two biggest XRP ETFs are Bitwise’s XRP with about $360 million and Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ with about $328 million.

When new ETFs launch, many investors hope for a long streak of money coming in. For these XRP ETFs, there was a long stretch with no days where net inflows were negative. In other words, money kept flowing in every day for more than a month. This helped the total inflows climb past $1 billion. That is a lot of money pouring into the funds.

But the streak ended on January 7. Since then, there have been several days with smaller or even negative flows. January 29 was particularly rough. In short, investors pulled some money out on that day, which is a sign of cooler interest.

Despite these tougher days, most full trading weeks still ended with net inflows. The total inflows stayed above $1.2 billion for several weeks. In the most recent week, though, demand looked much weaker. Data from SoSoValue shows the following numbers for a recent three-day stretch: Monday saw $6.31 million in net inflows, Tuesday $3.26 million, and Friday $4.50 million. Thursday was a negative day with a withdrawal of $6.42 million. Wednesday had no flows at all. Even though the week still ended in the green with a small net gain of $7.65 million, this pattern shows that interest is fading.

In simple terms, more investors showed interest at first, but now fewer are buying these XRP ETFs, and some money is leaving the funds on certain days.

But What About XRP Itself?

The story of the ETFs is not the same as the story of XRP, the coin itself. While ETF demand cooled, XRP’s price moved a lot in a short time, especially over the weekend. The price recovered from a drop last week and rose as high as about $1.65 per coin in a few moments. That was a multi-week high. But the price could not stay there and pulled back. It sat near $1.55 most recently.

Even with these price moves, XRP’s market value stayed strong. The market cap, which is the total value of all XRP in circulation, stayed well above $90 billion. This puts XRP ahead of other big coins in some rankings — for example, it sits above BNB in the race for the fourth place by market cap.

Analysts and traders watch both ETF inflows and the price of XRP. The ETF data tells us how much money people are putting into funds that track XRP. The price data tells us how much people are willing to pay for XRP itself. Sometimes the ETF flows and the coin price move in the same direction, and sometimes they do not. For now, they tell a mixed story: money into XRP ETFs is slower, but the coin itself remains a high-value asset for many investors.

What Is a Crypto ETF and Why Does It Matter?

To help readers understand, let’s break down two important ideas: ETF and cryptocurrency.

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a fund you can buy or sell on a stock exchange. It usually owns a mix of assets, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities. The aim is to give investors a simple way to own a broad set of assets. Think of it like a basket that contains several toys. If one toy becomes less popular, the basket can still be useful because it has other toys inside. In the XRP ETF case, the basket is designed to track the performance of XRP, the cryptocurrency. You can own the ETF without having to buy XRP directly on a crypto exchange.

A cryptocurrency is digital money. It works on a computer network rather than being printed by a government or stored in a traditional bank. People use cryptocurrency to buy things online or as an investment. A simple idea is to compare it to online money that only exists as computer code. The XRP ETF tries to give traditional investors a way to access the same idea through a familiar product on the stock market.

Why Is This News Important?

For investors, the performance of the ETF market matters for several reasons. First, inflows into the ETFs show how much money people want to invest in XRP through a regulated product. If inflows are high, it can mean more confidence in XRP as an investment. If inflows slow down, it can mean more caution among investors.

Second, the price moves of XRP itself can show how the market feels about the asset. Even when ETF inflows are weaker, a rising price can signal renewed interest from buyers. On the other hand, a falling price can push people to take profits or reduce exposure. The mixed picture seen this week shows a market that is uncertain but still interested in XRP as a high-value asset.

Looking Ahead

What happens next will depend on several factors. Regulatory news, crypto market sentiment, and changes in the broader financial markets can all affect how many people buy XRP ETFs. If more investors feel confident about digital assets and ETFs, inflows could rise again. If concerns grow, inflows could stay lighter for a while. Traders will continue to watch both ETF flows and the XRP price to gauge where the asset class is headed.

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Source: SoSoValue. This article summarizes activity around XRP ETFs and the price movements of XRP itself. The information below is not investment advice and should be read for general understanding only.