Solana News Today: Crypto ETPs Attract $1.07B Inflows Amid Volatility, Prices Fall

Digital asset investment products experienced a significant turnaround in the fourth quarter of 2025, with net inflows surging to $1.07 billion last week after four consecutive weeks of outflows totaling $5.7 billion. The reversal was driven by renewed investor optimism fueled by Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and the launch of new exchange-traded products (ETPs) for altcoins like XRP and Solana. CoinShares attributed the shift to remarks from Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) member John Williams, who signaled that monetary policy remains "restrictive," raising hopes for a December rate cut.

Bitcoin (BTC) investment products led the recovery with $464 million in weekly inflows, though month-to-date outflows remain at $2.81 billion according to reports. Short BTC products saw $1.9 million in redemptions, reflecting a shift away from bearish positioning. Despite this, Bitcoin's price dipped below $86,000 amid broader market volatility.

Ethereum (ETH) products added $309 million in inflows, but month-to-date outflows stand at $1.4 billion. Solana (SOL) ETPs attracted $4.4 million, while Litecoin (LTC) faced minor outflows of $0.9 million according to data.

XRP emerged as the standout performer, with $289 million in weekly inflows-the highest on record for the asset. This surge followed the approval of multiple XRP ETFs in the U.S., including Grayscale's GXRP and Franklin Templeton's XRPZ, which launched in late November. Grayscale waived its 0.35% management fee for three months to incentivize adoption according to reports. XRP's price rose to $2.23 amid sustained demand, though the altcoin remains down over 14% for the month according to market data. Analysts like Chad Steingraber estimate that $1 billion/day in XRP ETF inflows could absorb 2.2 billion tokens weekly, potentially pressuring prices upward according to analysts.

The inflows contrasted with broader market stress, as global crypto capitalization fell to $2.94 trillion after a $140 billion sell-off on December 1. Bitcoin dropped nearly 6% to $85,778, while altcoins like Cardano (ADA) and BNB fell more than 10% according to market reports. Solana ETFs, however, bucked the trend, attracting $369 million in November inflows despite the asset's price decline. CoinShares' James Butterfill noted that selective investor rotation into yield-bearing products like staked SOL ETFs is driving inflows, though the price of SOL remains below $150.

Regulatory developments also shaped the landscape. CoinShares withdrew its SEC application for a staked Solana ETF after the proposed deal failed to materialize. Meanwhile, Grayscale's XRP ETF and Franklin Templeton's XRPZ compete with offerings from Bitwise and Canary Capital, according to market analysis.

Looking ahead, analysts predict further inflows if the Fed cuts rates and macroeconomic volatility eases. CoinShares emphasized its U.S. product strategy, focusing on thematic baskets and actively managed crypto equity vehicles to capture innovation trends. The firm also streamlined its offerings, winding down its leveraged Bitcoin futures product to prioritize higher-margin strategies.