XRP News Today: XRP ETFs Attract Inflows as Broader Crypto Market Sours on Scams, Bearish Sentiment

Crypto Fraud Tactics Evolve as XRP Users Face Holiday Threats

Ripple's warning underscores the growing threat of crypto scams that exploit user trust during the holiday season. Scammers often mimic legitimate companies and executives using AI-generated voice cloning or deepfake videos to appear credible. Users are advised to verify any suspicious links or requests for wallet connections and avoid acting under pressure from offers that seem too good to be true.

Phrases like "act fast" or "limited time" are red flags, as are fake success stories posted by scammers to gain legitimacy. Ripple has taken steps to combat such schemes, including shutting down over 7,000 scam websites and partnering with Google and YouTube to block fraudulent content. Despite these efforts, users remain at risk, especially during high-traffic periods like the holidays.

ETF Flows Reflect Broader Market Uncertainty for XRP and Altcoins

The ETF data for XRP and Dogecoin reveals a pattern of weak inflows that fail to generate meaningful price momentum. XRP ETF holdings represent only 0.71% of its total market cap, and despite inflows, the asset remains vulnerable to broader market declines. Similarly, Dogecoin ETFs account for just 0.02% of its market cap, leaving the asset largely at the mercy of external factors according to analysis.

Ethereum, by contrast, has a stronger ETF presence, with movements in inflows and outflows directly affecting its price. This week's outflows were only interrupted on December 3rd by a minor inflow tied to the Fusaka upgrade. However, the lack of progress on key scalability improvements has kept bearish sentiment intact, with further selling pressure expected according to market analysis.

Technical indicators for all three assets remain bearish, with key support levels under pressure. XRP must hold above $1.89 to avoid a deeper decline, while Dogecoin needs to remain above $0.1326 to prevent further losses. Ethereum, the most influential of the three, must defend the $2,719 level to prevent a broader altcoin market downturn.

Investors Urged to Exercise Caution Amid ETF Volatility and Scams

With crypto markets experiencing a fragile recovery, investors are advised to remain cautious about both ETF-driven volatility and rising scam threats. Ripple's recent warnings serve as a reminder of the need for due diligence in all crypto-related transactions. Meanwhile, the ETF data highlights the limited influence of inflows on price action, especially for smaller-cap assets like XRP and DOGE.

Analysts suggest that until liquidity and capital rotation improve, positive ETF activity will not be enough to drive meaningful price action. Investors should monitor key support levels and be prepared for further volatility in the coming weeks, particularly as market sentiment remains skewed to the downside.