Spot XRP ETF Demand Drives Breakout and Improves Market Sentiment
XRP recorded a sharp rally at the start of 2026, reaching its highest price level since mid-November as renewed investor demand flowed into spot exchange-traded funds. Strong trading volumes and improving broader crypto sentiment helped fuel the move, positioning XRP among the strongest large-cap performers this week.
XRP surged 12% in a single session, climbing to around $2.35, supported by strong spot market volume and a decisive break above key resistance levels. Market participants pointed to renewed risk appetite as XRP moved higher alongside a broader crypto recovery.
Data shows that spot XRP ETFs recorded $46.1 million in net inflows on Monday, marking the largest daily inflow since early December. Total ETF trading volume reached $72.15 million, the highest level since late November and one of the strongest sessions since launch. Since the first XRP ETF debuted in mid-November, the products have logged eight consecutive weeks of net inflows, totaling $1.23 billion.
Analysts attribute sustained demand to improved regulatory clarity following the Ripple settlement, growing interest in cross-border payment use cases, and XRP’s deep liquidity profile, which makes it attractive for institutional positioning beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The rally unfolded as the wider crypto market stabilized. Bitcoin gained over 7% weekly, while Ethereum advanced more than 9%. Although market sentiment remains cautious, indicators show clear recovery from late-2025 lows, reinforcing a constructive short-term outlook for XRP and other major digital assets.
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