XRP Price: ETF Inflows Hit Three-Week High as Buyers Take Control

TLDR

• XRP price jumped 12% to $2.40, reaching its highest level since mid-November as the crypto market recovered in early 2026
• Spot XRP ETFs recorded $46.1 million in net inflows on Monday, the largest daily inflow since December 3, with total weekly inflows of $43.16 million
• Technical analysts cite a falling wedge breakout and price holding above the 50-day moving average as bullish indicators
• Over $250 million in short positions were liquidated within one hour, fueling the rapid price increase
• XRP ETFs have seen eight consecutive weeks of net inflows totaling $1.23 billion since launching in November 2024

XRP price climbed 12.34% in 24 hours to reach $2.40 on Monday, marking the highest trading level for the token since November 13. The rally led broader crypto market gains as trading resumed in the first week of 2026.

The price movement came alongside heavy trading activity. XRP spot ETFs recorded $46.1 million in net inflows on Monday, representing the largest single-day inflow since December 3. Daily trading volume for these funds reached $72.15 million, the highest level since November 24 and the second-highest overall since the funds launched.

According to data from SoSoValue, spot XRP ETFs have now recorded eight straight weeks of net inflows. The cumulative total stands at $1.23 billion since the first XRP ETF began trading on November 13, 2024.

Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer at Kronos Research, pointed to the ETF flows as a key driver. He noted that XRP broke through resistance levels on strong volume. The combination of technical momentum and institutional demand through ETFs increased risk appetite among traders.

Rachael Lucas, a crypto analyst at BTC Markets, identified specific technical patterns supporting the move. She highlighted a breakout from a falling wedge pattern with price holding above the 50-day moving average. These formations typically signal positive momentum in technical analysis.

Liquidations Fuel Price Movement

Short position liquidations added fuel to the rally. Over $250 million in short positions were liquidated within a single hour during the price surge. Lucas described this as evidence that aggressive buying combined with forced short covering drove the rapid upside movement.

The spike in trading volume paired with the liquidations created conditions for short-term volatility. When short sellers are forced to buy back positions to cover losses, it can accelerate price increases.

Weekly data showed total XRP ETF inflows reached $43.16 million for the period. The Bitwise XRP fund led with $21.76 million in inflows, while another fund contributed $17.27 million. These figures reflect ongoing institutional participation rather than one-time allocations.

Market Context and Demand Drivers

Lucas pointed to several factors driving sustained ETF demand. Regulatory clarity following Ripple’s SEC settlement removed a major uncertainty. Interest in XRP’s potential role in cross-border payments also attracted institutional investors seeking exposure beyond bitcoin and ethereum.

The broader crypto market entered a recovery phase at the start of 2026. Bitcoin gained 7.4% over seven days to trade at $93,719. Ethereum rose 9.3% during the same period, changing hands at $3,225.

The GMCI 30 index, which tracks the top 30 cryptocurrencies, increased 3.31% in 24 hours and 12.33% over the past week. The crypto Fear and Greed Index stood at 26, remaining in fear territory but showing recovery from a reading of 11 in mid-December.

XRP spot ETFs now hold $1.37 billion in total assets under management. The market cap ratio stands at 1.14%, indicating growing institutional penetration relative to circulating supply. Total cumulative inflows have reached $1.18 billion across all XRP ETF products.

At press time, XRP traded at $2.13 after the initial spike to $2.40. Technical analysts noted the RSI climbed into the mid-60s, reflecting strengthening buyer participation. Analysts project potential upside to $3.53 if price holds above $2.22, representing a possible 65% gain from current levels.

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