XRP News Today: XRP ETF Surges With $250M Inflows Amid Token's Price Slide and Market Skepticism

The XRP market is navigating a pivotal juncture as the recent launch of the first U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) sparks both optimism and caution among investors. Canary Capital's XRPC ETF, which debuted on November 14, 2025, with $58 million in trading volume and over $250 million in inflows, has become the most successful ETF launch of the year, outpacing 900 other products. The fund's success is attributed to its in-kind creation model, which allows investors to exchange XRP tokens directly for ETF shares, bypassing cash transactions and minimizing tracking errors. This structure enabled the fund to attract robust inflows despite a broader crypto market slump, with institutional investors adding $44 million in long positions within 24 hours.

However, XRP's price remains under pressure, trading at $2.23 as of November 16, down 4.3% from its post-ETF launch high. Market analysts point to weak retail demand and a shrinking "supply in profit" metric-now at a one-year low of 44 million XRP-as signs of prolonged bearish sentiment. The token's failure to hold key moving averages and a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 43 further underscore its vulnerability. Meanwhile, a trader has opened a $27.4 million short position on XRP, signaling skepticism about its near-term recovery.

The ETF's regulatory approval by the SEC in July 2025 has been a critical catalyst. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that the XRPC's debut "barely" edged out rival Solana ETFs, highlighting XRP's stronger appeal to traditional finance players. Canary's CEO, McClurg, argued that XRP's established infrastructure and familiarity with legacy systems give it an edge over newer blockchains like Solana. This sentiment is echoed by institutional investors, with Presto's Min Jung observing pent-up demand for compliant XRP exposure following Ripple's regulatory victories.

The broader market environment remains a headwind. The total crypto market capitalization fell 3.5% to $3.43 trillion in the week following the ETF launch, with Bitcoin and Ether declining by 3.89% and 3.38%, respectively. Analysts attribute this to a risk-off climate driven by the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and a surge in long-term holder selling. Glassnode data also shows that XRP's supply in profit has dwindled to levels last seen in November 2024, indicating widespread unrealized losses among holders.

Looking ahead, Franklin Templeton's upcoming XRP ETF, set to launch on November 20, could amplify institutional interest. As a firm managing $1.5 trillion in assets, Franklin Templeton's entry is expected to bring significant liquidity, with analysts projecting day-one volume between $150 million and $250 million. This follows a trend of major asset managers, including Bitwise, entering the XRP ETF space, signaling growing acceptance of the asset in traditional finance.

While short-term volatility persists, some analysts see a potential turnaround as XRP's dwindling sellable supply and strategic ETF-driven demand could pressure buyers to step in. The path to a rebound, however, will depend on macroeconomic stability, continued regulatory clarity, and sustained institutional adoption-a scenario that remains uncertain in the current climate.

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