XRP News Today: Legal Clarity and Retail Demand Fuel XRP ETF's $26M Surge

XRPC Transaction Goes Live, Surpassing $26 Million in 30 Minutes Amid XRP ETF Momentum

The newly launched Canary Capital Spot XRP ETF (XRPC) made a historic debut on November 13, 2025, with trading volume surging to $26 million within the first 30 minutes of its launch, far exceeding initial analyst expectations of $17 million. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted the milestone, noting the volume could surpass the $57 million first-day record set by the Solana ETF (BSOL) in October. The rapid adoption of XRPC reflects growing institutional and retail confidence in XRP, which has seen robust fund inflows despite broader crypto market volatility.

XRP's weekly inflows reached $28 million as of the previous week, a stark contrast to Bitcoin and Ethereum's significant outflows of $932 million and $438 million, respectively. CoinShares attributed the outflows to post-liquidity cascade volatility and uncertainty over potential U.S. rate cuts, yet XRP's performance defied the risk-off sentiment. The asset's investment products now manage $2.4 billion in assets under management (AUM), driven by persistent retail demand and strategic inflows.

The ETF's strong start aligns with broader altcoin resilience. Solana (SOL) and other altcoins also bucked the trend, with SOL ETFs recording $118 million in inflows over nine weeks. Analysts point to XRP's legal clarity post-SEC settlement as a key factor in attracting investors. The 2025 settlement, which included a $125 million fine and restrictions on institutional sales, established a precedent for regulatory differentiation in the U.S. market.

Technical indicators suggest XRP remains in a recovery phase. The asset traded above $2.50 as of Monday, supported by the 200-period EMA at $2.49 and a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 68 on the 4-hour chart. However, Open Interest (OI) levels-currently averaging $3.36 billion remain below October's $9 billion peak, signaling cautious sentiment among traders.

The XRPC launch follows a successful blueprint set by prior altcoin ETFs. Bitwise's Solana ETF (BSOL) recorded $56 million in first-day volume, while the REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) generated $24 million in 90 minutes. These launches underscore rising demand for regulated exposure to altcoins, though experts caution that XRP's price may not surge if market expectations are already priced in.

With XRPC's debut, the XRP ecosystem continues to gain traction. Canary Capital's streamlined approval process-removing delaying amendments from its S-1 filing- accelerated the ETF's launch, contrasting with earlier regulatory hurdles. Meanwhile, XRP's institutional adoption is bolstered by products like XRPR, which reached $100 million in AUM by late October.