XRP News Today: XRP ETFs Draw Record Inflows, Yet Price Stalls Below Critical Resistance Levels

The recent surge in inflows into XRP-focused exchange-traded funds has not translated into a corresponding jump in the token's valuation, with experts cautioning that ETFs alone are insufficient to propel XRP toward $10 or $100 price targets. While spot XRP ETFs have attracted over $628 million in assets since their debut, including a record $164 million in single-day inflows on Monday, market analysts emphasize that broader macroeconomic factors and technical challenges remain key hurdles. The inflows, driven by institutional interest and regulatory clarity, reflect cautious optimism but not a catalyst for dramatic price appreciation.

The divergence between XRP and other altcoins like Solana highlights the fragmented nature of the crypto market. Solana ETFs, despite attracting $843 million in total net assets, saw $156 million in outflows last week, contrasting with XRP's $89 million inflows according to analysts. Czhang Lin of LBank Labs attributes this to XRP's dual benefit of institutional adoption and favorable regulatory developments, such as the recent approval of Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF (XRPZ) on the New York Stock Exchange Arca as reported. However, Lin notes that Solana's recent technical and network issues have increased perceived risk, deterring inflows.

The recent XRP price chart shows a price range between $1.85 and $2.15, with no significant breakouts observed over the last 60 days. The 50-day moving average currently sits at $2.00, indicating a sideways trading pattern according to technical analysis.

Regulatory progress has undeniably bolstered XRP's profile. The New York Stock Exchange cleared multiple XRP ETFs, including Franklin Templeton's XRPZ, Grayscale's GXRP, and Canary Capital's XRPC, which alone drew $250 million in its debut. These products provide institutional investors with a regulated gateway to digital assets, a shift described by Yellow Network's Alexis Sirkia as "pipes connecting TradFi to crypto". Yet, XRP's price has struggled to break above critical resistance levels, trading near $2.13 despite the influx of capital.

Market analysts argue that while ETFs can drive liquidity and stabilize long-term demand, they cannot overcome broader macroeconomic pressures. The Federal Reserve's 70% probability of a rate cut, as per CME's FedWatch tool, offers some optimism, but XRP's technical chart remains constrained by resistance at $2.22, $2.60, and $3.00. Rachel Lin of SynFutures notes that in a "risk-off" environment, assets with clearer narratives-like XRP's institutional adoption-perform better, but volatility persists.

Projections for an end-of-year rally, including XRP reaching $3, hinge on sustained ETF demand and macroeconomic easing. However, experts stress that valuation is a function of both supply-side dynamics and demand-side confidence. With XRP's price still down over 18% in the past month, the focus remains on whether regulatory tailwinds and ETF adoption can outweigh ongoing market uncertainty.