XRP News Today: XRP ETFs Attract $600M Inflows, But Price Trapped Below $2.20 Resistance

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a pivotal shift as XRP gains institutional traction through a wave of newly approved exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling growing acceptance of digital assets in regulated financial ecosystems. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) recently cleared Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF (ticker: XRPZ) and Grayscale's XRP Trust ETF (GXRP), joining other XRP-focused ETFs from Canary Capital, Bitwise, and 21Shares. These listings, which began trading in late November 2025, have injected over $600 million in combined inflows, reflecting institutional demand for exposure to Ripple's native token.

The approvals mark a regulatory milestone, offering a structured pathway for institutional investors to access XRP while adhering to compliance standards. Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF, structured as a grantor trust with Coinbase as custodian, attracted $62.59 million in day-one inflows, while Grayscale's GXRP secured $67.36 million according to data. These figures underscore the appetite for crypto products among traditional asset managers, with Franklin Resources Inc. managing $1.617 trillion in assets and a market cap of $11.45 billion. The ETFs also align with broader trends, as firms like Bitwise and 21Shares secured approvals for spot XRP ETFs in late 2025, further diversifying investment avenues.

Despite the bullish institutional narrative, XRP's price action has remained volatile. The token currently trades near $2.13, rebounding from an 18% monthly decline but struggling to break above key resistance levels at $2.22, $2.60, and $3.00. Technical analysts highlight a "right-angled rising wedge" pattern, with the price rebounding from a critical support floor at $1.96 and inching toward the mid-channel target of $2.60.

While the Relative Strength Index (RSI) shows modest strength at 39, the market remains cautious, with derivatives leverage and open interest stabilizing after a 12-month low in Binance's XRP open interest.

The market observers emphasize the interplay between ETF inflows and on-chain activity. XRP's price surge of 10% in late November followed a $164 million inflow into ETFs, yet whale selling-amounting to 180 million tokens offset some gains. Analysts like Ali Martinez note that XRP's trajectory hinges on maintaining control of the $2.00 support level, with a break above $2.36 potentially unlocking a path toward $3.00. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's performance at $88,300 remains a macro-level determinant for broader crypto sentiment according to analysis.

The regulatory environment continues to evolve. The NYSE's approval of multiple XRP ETFs under the Exchange Act of 1934 reflects a shift in regulatory tolerance for crypto products, with market analyst Nate Geraci describing the move as a "historic moment" for institutional adoption. However, challenges persist, including Franklin Resources' mixed financial metrics-such as a P/E ratio of 24.15 and a Piotroski F-Score of 7-highlighting risks tied to the firm's high-beta exposure to crypto volatility.

Looking ahead, the market's focus will remain on XRP's ability to sustain momentum above $2.20 while navigating technical and macroeconomic pressures. The upcoming ETF launches, including 21Shares' TOXR, add liquidity but also intensify competition among providers. For XRP, the convergence of institutional demand and technical resilience could redefine its trajectory, though traders caution that a prolonged consolidation phase remains likely until key resistance levels are decisively breached.