Ripple ETFs logged another positive week even as XRP's spot price tumbled more than 7%, highlighting a widening gap between institutional demand for regulated exposure and the token's near-te
Ripple ETFs logged another positive week even as XRP's spot price tumbled more than 7%, highlighting a widening gap between institutional demand for regulated exposure and the token's near-term price action during a broader crypto market sell-off.
XRP exchange-traded funds recorded $11.31 million in net inflows for the week, split across $3.14 million on October 6 and $8.17 million on October 8. That extends the products' positive streak to 13 consecutive weeks without a single week of net outflows, according to CryptoPotato reporting. For related coverage, see Fed, BOE, BOJ Rate Decisions: Crypto Week Ahead.
Weekly XRP ETF net inflows $11.31M 13 consecutive positive weeks reportedCumulative net inflows into XRP ETF products reached a reported all-time high of $1.8 billion, per the same CryptoPotato report. That figure differs from the $983.80 million shown on CoinGlass, a gap that likely reflects different product universes or reporting cutoffs rather than a data error. The divergence is worth flagging for readers tracking cumulative totals from multiple sources. For related coverage, see Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Hits All-Time High, Ranks 8th Largest.
Issuers behind the products include Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and Canary Capital, all of which launched XRP funds this year as part of a broader wave of altcoin ETF approvals. Ripple's expanding institutional footprint, including Brevan Howard's use of Ripple Prime for multi-asset brokerage, adds context to why institutional appetite for XRP exposure has held up.
XRP's spot performance told a different story. The token dropped from above $1.51 early in the week to a low of $1.32 on Thursday before partially recovering, leaving it more than 7% lower on a weekly basis, according to CryptoPotato. At press time, XRP traded at $1.41, with a market capitalization near $88.9 billion.
XRP current price $1.41 Market cap approximately $88.9BThe divergence between ETF inflows and spot price underscores a structural distinction: ETF investors are buying regulated fund shares, not XRP directly. That demand does not automatically translate into buying pressure on XRP's open market, particularly when broader risk sentiment is negative. Questions about whether XRP can reclaim higher levels, including a potential move toward $1.54 following a Ripple 1B XRP unlock, remain open given the week's price weakness.
XRP's pullback occurred against a deteriorating backdrop for the broader market. Spot Bitcoin ETFs bled $681 million in weekly outflows, spot Ether ETFs saw $542 million exit, and Solana funds lost nearly $25 million, according to the same report. Total crypto market capitalization fell roughly 2.93% over 24 hours, reflecting a market-wide risk-off move rather than an XRP-specific event.
Even so, the crypto Fear & Greed Index held at 61, classified as Greed, suggesting the sell-off has not yet pushed sentiment into fearful territory. That reading could support a faster recovery if macro conditions stabilize, though it also means the market has not fully priced in the week's losses. Ripple's broader product expansion, including multi-asset brokerage, clearing, and financing services, may sustain long-term institutional interest even if spot XRP remains under pressure in the near term.
The week leaves two distinct signals for XRP watchers: sustained institutional buying through regulated ETF wrappers for a 13th straight week, and a spot market that shed more than 7% while peers lost ground across the board. Whether the ETF inflow streak eventually feeds through to spot demand, or whether macro headwinds keep the two diverging, is the question the next few weeks will begin to answer.
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