XRP News Today: Altcoin ETFs Attract $476M Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Face Record Outflows

Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs are showing resilience amid a broader cryptocurrency market slump, with steady inflows into altcoin investment products contrasting sharply with Bitcoin's record outflows. While Bitcoin (BTC) trades below $84,000 amid macroeconomic uncertainty and institutional selling, Solana and XRP spot ETFs continue to attract capital, signaling diverging investor sentiment across the crypto asset class.

Solana's spot ETFs have recorded cumulative net inflows of $476 million since their October 28 debut, with Bitwise's BSOL leading the charge. The fund, which accounts for 89% of total inflows, added $36 million on Wednesday alone, according to SoSoValue data. Fidelity's FSOL and Grayscale's GSOL also contributed $5 million and $13 million, respectively, to the inflow streak, which now spans 17 consecutive days according to Cointelegraph.

Despite this institutional demand, Solana's price remains below its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), trading at $141. Technical indicators suggest a fragile recovery: the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 38 and a declining futures open interest (OI) to $7.2 billion from $10 billion on November 1 highlighting the need for renewed buying pressure. Analysts caution that persistently weak OI could increase the likelihood of a breakdown below $130.

XRP's newly launched ETFs have also drawn strong inflows, with Bitwise's XRP ETF and Canary Capital's XRPC collectively amassing $411 million in net inflows. Bitwise's XRP ETF, which debuted on November 20, generated $107 million in first-day inflows and $22 million in trading volume, marking one of the year's strongest ETF launches. However, XRP's price dropped 7% to $1.98 on the same day, undercutting the $2.00 psychological level amid broader market weakness and whale selling. On-chain data shows 200 million XRP sold by large holders in 48 hours, while profitability metrics hit a 10-month low.

In contrast, Bitcoin spot ETFs faced $903 million in outflows on Thursday-the largest since November 13-according to SoSoValue. Ethereum (ETH) ETFs also saw $262 million in outflows, reflecting risk-averse positioning as investors trim exposure to volatile assets. The sell-off accelerated after Bitcoin dropped below $86,000, triggering over $220 million in liquidations within an hour. Analysts attribute the exodus to uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve's December monetary policy meeting and a broader "extreme fear" sentiment in crypto markets.

The disparity between altcoin and Bitcoin ETF flows underscores shifting institutional strategies. While Bitcoin ETFs struggle with outflows, Solana and XRP products benefit from lower fees and innovative features like staking yields, which Bitwise and Fidelity have integrated into their funds. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that Solana's inflow streak has persisted despite a 30% price drop from $186 to $130, suggesting growing confidence in altcoin infrastructure.

However, XRP's price action remains a cautionary tale. Despite the ETF launch, the token's derivatives open interest fell to $3.57 billion, and its supply in profit dropped to 58.5%-the lowest since late 2024-indicating structural fragility.

While short-term price movements remain tied to macro trends and whale activity, analysts view ETFs as long-term catalysts for institutional adoption. Bitwise's fee waivers and custody partnerships with Coinbase and Fidelity aim to accelerate capital inflows, mirroring the trajectory of Bitcoin ETFs, which initially saw modest net flows before attracting billions. For XRP, the ETF's success hinges on overcoming current volatility and regaining institutional trust, with meaningful adoption expected to materialize in 2026.

As the crypto market navigates this divergent landscape, the resilience of Solana and XRP ETFs highlights a growing appetite for diversified crypto exposure-even as Bitcoin faces its most significant outflows in months.

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