XRP ETF Inflows Spark Market Speculation

XRP is recovering on a still hesitant crypto market. Investment products linked to Ripple’s token have just recorded their strongest inflow since January, driven by a marked return of institutional capital. This surge rekindles bullish expectations around the asset, as several market indicators signal a gradual rise in speculative appetite for XRP.

XRP ETFs record a spectacular capital return

The XRP spot ETFs recorded $25.8 million in daily inflows, their strongest inflow since January 5. Indeed, this surge occurs even as XRP declined by 3.2 % over 24 hours. This signals that some institutional investors seem to favor an accumulation strategy despite market volatility.

The figures provide a precise idea of the magnitude of the movement :

• $25.8 million inflows in a single day ;
• $1.35 billion cumulative flows on XRP ETFs ;
• $1.18 billion assets under management ;
• $40 million injected into XRP ETPs in the week ending May 8 ;
• $191 million in net inflows since the start of 2026.

James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, mentions a “notable acceleration” of flows, fueled by regulatory progress around the U.S. CLARITY Act.

The analysis is the same from analyst Xaif Crypto, who emphasizes that “institutional capital is flowing into XRP at a rate that the market continues to largely underestimate”.

Traders are now betting on a new bullish phase

Alongside institutional flows, several market indicators reflect a marked return of speculative appetite around Ripple’s crypto. The open interest of futures contracts has increased by 23% since the beginning of May, while several technical analysts are beginning to mention price targets significantly higher than current levels. Trader CW8900 states that “XRP’s bullish momentum is strengthening”, while the asset “is preparing for a new rally”.

This bullish reading is also based on technical signals closely monitored by crypto desks. Some analysts mention a spot CVD that has returned positive, indicating a gradual dominance of buyers in the spot market. Other projections are already circulating around thresholds of $1.80, or even $10 in the most aggressive scenarios. These estimates remain speculative but reflect a change in perception around XRP after several months of relative weakening.

The current sequence now puts XRP back on the radar of both institutional investors and retail traders. If ETF flows continue to increase and the U.S. regulatory environment becomes more favorable to cryptos, Ripple could regain a central place in the ongoing crypto cycle. The market now awaits a decisive factor: XRP’s ability to transform this financial enthusiasm into a true sustainable bullish breakout.