XRP ETFs cross $1 billion milestone as bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH) funds lag

U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surpassed a $1 billion asset milestone, achieving net inflows every trading day since their launch on November 13, marking 30 consecutive days of positive flow as of December 12. This consistent inflow streak, totaling roughly $975 million cumulatively, contrasts sharply with spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, which experienced several days of outflows during the same period, despite broader market risk-off sentiment affecting crypto prices. Analysts suggest this strong performance indicates that XRP ETF inflows are driven more by improved access, structure, and institutional allocation decisions—focusing on compliance and long-term holding—rather than short-term price action. This trend suggests a potential second phase for crypto ETFs where capital begins diversifying beyond BTC and ETH into alternative assets packaged within regulated wrappers.

(Source：CoinDesk)