XRP ETF Inflows Hit $944M as XRPI at $12.03 and XRPR at $17.21 Signal Demand Before Fed Decision

Ripple ETFs Extend $1B Inflows as XRPI at $12.03 and XRPR at $17.21 Reinforce Institutional Momentum

XRP ETFs Prices 10TH December - 

The institutional landscape around Ripple’s ecosystem is shifting sharply as XRP ETFs sustain record inflows, with XRPI (NASDAQ:XRPI) trading at $12.03 (-2.51%) and XRPR (BATS:XRPR) at $17.21 (-1.04%) on December 10. These funds, alongside the broader XRP-USD market priced at $2.07 (-2.08%), are entering a critical consolidation phase ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, which is expected to dictate short-term capital flows across digital assets.

XRP ETF Inflows Cross $944 Million, Institutional Demand Accelerates

Since their November debut, U.S.-listed XRP spot ETFs have recorded an unprecedented 17 consecutive sessions of net inflows, now totaling $944 million, according to SoSoValue data. On December 9, XRP ETFs absorbed $9 million, led by Canary XRPC ETF, which attracted $6.08 million, while XRPI and XRPR added $1.42 million and $1.23 million, respectively. Cumulative inflows are expected to surpass the $1 billion threshold this week, confirming sustained institutional participation despite broad crypto volatility.

These inflows represent nearly 0.74% of XRP’s circulating supply, underscoring a tightening supply dynamic that mirrors the early days of Bitcoin ETF adoption. For comparison, BTC spot ETFs faced $60 million in outflows over the same period, highlighting a clear divergence between investor sentiment toward XRP and Bitcoin.

Macro Tailwinds: Fed Policy, Market Structure Bill, and Ripple’s Banking Ambition

The Federal Reserve’s expected 25 bps rate cut, coupled with renewed bets on continued easing into 2026, provides a near-term tailwind for risk assets. Historically, lower rates correlate with higher inflows into digital products, particularly ETFs tied to established assets like XRP.
Simultaneously, legislative momentum behind the Market Structure Bill—discussed in bipartisan sessions this week—signals growing regulatory clarity. The proposed bill could classify XRP under a standardized digital commodity framework, opening access for pension and insurance capital pools.

Ripple’s pursuit of a U.S. banking charter through the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) further amplifies its institutional case. Should approval be granted, Ripple would become the first blockchain company to hold a federally chartered banking license—an event that would redefine its credibility in settlement infrastructure and enhance ETF-based liquidity mechanisms.

XRPI and XRPR Performance Divergence Highlights Strategic Positioning

While XRPI—the flagship U.S.-listed ETF—remains near the lower bound of its 52-week range ($11.08–$23.53), its resilience above $12.00 reflects a stabilization pattern tied to ETF-driven accumulation. XRPR, the REX Osprey ETF listed on BATS, trades more defensively at $17.21, near the midpoint of its annual range ($15.62–$25.99).
Average daily volumes—583K for XRPI and 49.8K for XRPR—show healthy liquidity, especially given the broader crypto market’s muted tone. The sustained inflow activity over 16–17 days contrasts with flat derivative open interest, indicating that capital rotation is flowing from speculative positions to regulated products.

Technical Setup: XRP Holds Key Support Near $2.00 as Bulls Eye $2.35–$2.50

Spot XRP-USD trades at $2.07, consolidating just above its critical support at $2.00, where short-term liquidity clusters align with prior breakout levels. The 50-day EMA sits at $2.26, 100-day EMA at $2.42, and 200-day EMA at $2.47, all trending downward but flattening—a sign of early momentum stabilization.
Immediate resistance levels stand at $2.20, $2.35, and $2.50, while support levels are defined at $1.91 and $1.82. A confirmed break above $2.26 would shift short-term sentiment bullish, targeting $2.50, with a secondary target at $3.00 if ETF inflows persist through the Fed cycle.

The MACD remains neutral, hovering around the signal line, while the RSI at 44 indicates mild bearishness but room for upside expansion. Price action remains capped under a descending trendline from the $3.66 historical high, but a breakout from the triangle pattern could align with renewed ETF-driven momentum, validating a shift toward $2.80–$3.00 in Q1 2026.

ETFs Reshape Market Microstructure: From Retail Volatility to Institutional Accumulation

The structural impact of XRP ETFs is evident in capital rotation trends. Retail participation—measured through futures open interest at $3.71 billion, well below the $10.94 billion July peak—has weakened. However, the vacuum is being filled by regulated ETF products absorbing the equivalent of hundreds of millions of XRP tokens weekly.
The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW), now trading on NYSE Arca, holds 5% in XRP, translating to 30.7 million tokens under management, while the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index Fund allocates 6.35%. These inclusions institutionalize XRP exposure within diversified crypto indices, reinforcing liquidity stability and recurring buy pressure through rebalancing mechanisms.

Cloud Mining and RLUSD Stablecoin Integration Expand Ripple’s Ecosystem Utility

Parallel to ETF inflows, XRP-linked cloud mining solutions such as ETCMining have gained adoption as investors seek low-risk passive yield alternatives. By converting idle XRP holdings into automated mining contracts generating returns in BTC, ETH, or USDT, these platforms enhance XRP’s income utility while offsetting price volatility.
Additionally, Ripple’s forthcoming RLUSD stablecoin aims to bridge institutional settlements and retail remittances, potentially accelerating transactional volume on the XRPL network. Integration of RLUSD within Ripple’s ecosystem could drive new demand layers for liquidity provision, further solidifying XRP’s position as a hybrid asset—both an ETF component and settlement medium.

Global ETF Synchronization: XRP Joins Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in All-Green Session

December 9 marked a rare synchronized rally across all major crypto ETFs. XRP ETFs gained $8.73 million, alongside Bitcoin ETFs (+$151.7M), Ethereum ETFs (+$177.6M), and Solana ETFs (+$16.5M), producing an all-green session across the U.S. market.
The collective ETF market capitalization for crypto products now exceeds $122 billion, with XRP commanding roughly $1 billion, an outsized share given its relatively recent launch. This positions XRP as the fourth most significant crypto ETF class, trailing only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Medium-Term Price Targets and Verdict

Technical structure, flow dynamics, and macro alignment collectively favor a bullish medium-term stance. If ETF inflows remain above $25–30 million weekly, and the Fed maintains dovish guidance into early 2026, XRP’s price trajectory toward $2.50–$3.00 is attainable within 8–12 weeks.
Longer-term projections from institutional analysts, including Chad Steingraber, suggest a potential climb to $10 within a year, predicated on sustained ETF accumulation and Ripple’s integration into global index funds.

Verdict:

• XRPI (NASDAQ:XRPI): Buy — supported by persistent inflows and stable liquidity structure.

• XRPR (BATS:XRPR): Hold — moderate positioning warranted pending Fed and OCC developments.

• XRP-USD: Bullish Bias — near-term support at $2.00 holds, with upside potential toward $2.50–$3.00.

The convergence of ETF absorption, legislative clarity, and institutional reallocation confirms XRP’s transformation from speculative asset to structured investment vehicle. The next directional move hinges on Fed tone and policy execution, but data now point to an expanding institutional base preparing for a sustained multi-quarter accumulation cycle.

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