XRP News Today: XRP ETFs Draw $628M Inflows Amid Price Volatility, Sparking Diverging Analyst Predictions

The rapid inflows into XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have ignited a contentious debate about the token's price trajectory, as institutional adoption clashes with persistent volatility. Grayscale's GXRP and Franklin Templeton's XRPZ debuted with $164 million in net inflows on their first trading day, propelling total XRP ETF assets under management to $628 million across four U.S. products. This surge underscores XRP's growing acceptance as a regulated asset, with Franklin Templeton's 0.2% fee-waived until May 2026 for the first $5 billion-positioning it among the lowest-cost options globally. However, the token's price has oscillated sharply, closing at $2.19 on November 25 after a 7% drop to $2.05 earlier in the week, reflecting the tug-of-war between institutional demand and short-term selling pressures.

Technical indicators highlight the market's fragility. XRP's breakdown below $2.16 on December 1 confirmed institutional exit flows, with volume spiking to 309.2 million-over 4.6 times the rolling average-suggesting large-scale withdrawals according to technical analysis. While ETF inflows have reduced exchange-held supply by 45% over 60 days, signaling accumulation, the token's price remains trapped in a descending channel defined by consecutive lower highs. Analysts warn that further losses below $2.05 could expose the $1.80–$1.87 support zone, a critical level for stabilizing sentiment.

The ETF-driven narrative contrasts with broader crypto outflows. While XRP ETFs recorded $643.92 million in net inflows during their first month, Bitcoin faced $151 million in outflows, creating a divergence in institutional interest. This trend is attributed to XRP's real-world utility in cross-border settlements, particularly in Asia, which differentiates it from Bitcoin's speculative appeal according to market analysis. Franklin Templeton and Grayscale's ETFs now hold over 0.5% of XRP's circulating supply, indicating early institutional confidence.

Price predictions remain split. Optimists cite XRP's 5% rebound to $2.25 following the November 24 ETF launches, with on-balance volume (OBV) indicators suggesting accumulation. Analysts like Mikybull Crypto have labeled the trend "very bullish," projecting a potential move to $2.60 if buyers defend the $2.00 support level according to market analysis. Conversely, bearish scenarios warn of further declines to $1.80 if liquidity continues to thin and selling pressure intensifies according to technical forecasts.

The market's next catalysts include 21Shares' upcoming XRP ETF launch and regulatory clarity for additional asset managers. With XRP's market cap at $135 billion and ETF assets capturing 0.5% of that, the token's institutional narrative is still in its infancy. However, the interplay between ETF-driven demand and technical breakdowns will likely dictate whether XRP consolidates its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency or faces renewed bearish momentum.