XRP News Today: Fed Rate Cut Hopes Spark Crypto ETF Rally, XRP Surges as Institutions Shift Capital

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs have staged a notable rebound, with global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) attracting $1.07 billion in net inflows during the week ending November 28, 2025. This marks the first positive flow since late October, ending a four-week streak of outflows totaling $5.7 billion. The recovery is attributed to growing optimism over potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and the launch of new XRP-focused ETFs, which have drawn significant institutional capital.

XRP emerged as a standout performer, with its ETPs recording a record $289 million in weekly inflows and nearly $790 million in month-to-date gains. Analysts attribute this momentum to the approval of U.S. spot XRP ETFs, such as the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP), which began trading on November 24. Institutional investors are shifting capital from Bitcoin and Ethereum into regulated XRP products, creating a supply squeeze and raising expectations for a potential 65% price rally.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs also saw inflows of $464 million and $309 million, respectively, though both assets remain down for the month amid $2.8 billion and $1.4 billion in outflows according to data from CoinShares. The broader crypto market, however, faces headwinds, with Bitcoin briefly surpassing $90,000 before retreating to $86,000, and the sector losing $2 billion in market capitalization during the same period.

The inflows coincide with a sharp rise in expectations for a Fed rate cut in December, with prediction markets pricing in an 84% probability. Federal Reserve officials, including John Williams of the FOMC, have signaled that monetary policy remains restrictive, fueling speculation about easing measures. This shift has compressed real yields, making risk assets like crypto more attractive. CoinShares' James Butterfill noted that the rate-cut anticipation has "encouraged investors to return to digital asset investment products".

Market dynamics were further shaped by a CME Group data center outage on November 28, which halted trading in major futures and options markets, underscoring systemic risks in concentrated infrastructure. Meanwhile, the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday reduced ETP trading volumes to $24 billion last week, down from a record $56 billion the prior week.

Despite the rebound, November remains a challenging month for crypto funds, with $3.2 billion in total outflows. However, the shift in institutional positioning suggests a cautious optimism. Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) led inflows with $230 million, while BlackRock and other major issuers also saw gains. On-chain data indicates XRP is being moved to long-term storage, signaling reduced short-term supply and potential price resilience.

The Federal Reserve's December decision will be critical. A rate cut could reinforce the current trend, while forward guidance on further easing will shape investor sentiment. For now, the crypto market appears to be recalibrating, with XRP's ETF-driven surge highlighting the sector's evolving regulatory and institutional landscape.