XRP ETF Inflows Return as Bulls Defend $1.30 Support Level

The “institutional wall” for XRP appears to be holding firm. As of today, XRP’s price is demonstrating a modest recovery, trading around $1.36 after successfully defending the critical $1.30 support level. This bounce comes at a vital time, as the latest data shows that institutional demand, which had cooled off over the weekend, is beginning to heat up again.

XRP ETF Inflows Reach $1.23 Billion Milestone

Despite a recent risk-off mood in the broader crypto market, XRP spot ETFs have shown remarkable resilience. According to the latest data from SosoValue and ChainCatcher, the cumulative historical net inflow for XRP spot ETFs has now reached $1.23 billion.

While activity was subdued on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday morning saw a return of positive momentum. The Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) remains the market leader, with its historical total crossing $364 million. The Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) follows closely behind, maintaining steady interest even as retail traders remain nervous about global trade tariffs.

Grayscale’s XRP ETF Outflows Slow Down

One of the most important metrics to watch is the exit side of the market. The Grayscale XRP Trust (GXRP) saw a minor outflow of $2.2 million earlier this week, but that selling pressure appears to be drying up. In the crypto world, when outflows from the largest funds stop, it often signals that the “selling exhaustion” is over.

The stabilizing flow data suggests that institutional investors are treating XRP as a long-term portfolio allocation rather than a short-term trade. While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have faced much larger swings in capital recently, XRP’s inflows have been described by analysts as “structural,” meaning they are more consistent and less prone to panic selling.

Institutional Demand vs. Retail Fear

There is currently a clear split between how big players and small traders are acting. While retail sentiment (measured by the Fear & Greed Index) is currently in the “Extreme Fear” zone, institutional accumulation tells a different story.

• ETFs are buying: At current prices, every $1 billion in ETF assets effectively locks up roughly 735 million tokens from the circulating supply.
• Exchange balances are falling: XRP reserves on major exchanges like Binance have hit multi-year lows, suggesting that buyers are moving their tokens into cold storage for the long term.

Key Takeaway

In short, the big money isn’t scared of the recent price drop. While individual traders are worried about the token falling further, the ETF data shows that professional investors are using this dip to add to their positions. The return of positive inflows this morning is a strong signal that $1.30 is a very real floor for the market. As long as these institutions keep buying, the supply of XRP available to sell on exchanges will continue to shrink, which usually leads to a price squeeze when the market finally turns green.

We used the TipRanks ETF Comparison tool to see how the XRP ETFs stacked up side-by-side. It’s interesting to see that the Bitwise ETF had the smallest loss.