XRP News Today: XRP Nears $1 Billion AUM as Institutional Inflows Hit $145.8M Weekly

Institutional interest in XRP has shown significant momentum, with increasing inflows and asset under management (AUM) figures signaling growing confidence in the digital asset. According to the latest CoinShares Weekly Fund Flow report, XRP has attracted $421 million in year-to-date inflows, with expectations that the total could surpass $500 million before the year ends. In the most recent week, the asset saw $145.8 million in inflows, pushing its AUM to $899 million, with projections for a $1 billion milestone in the coming weeks [1].

This trend follows a strong performance in November, during which XRP added $134.3 million in a single week, outpacing most other altcoins. After the U.S. election, the asset’s price climbed above $2.50, lifting its market cap beyond $130 billion and briefly surpassing Tether as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market value. The market cap has risen from $30 billion to over $130 billion since Donald Trump’s re-election, driven by accumulation from both institutional investors and large whale traders [1].

CoinShares analysts highlight that the anticipation for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has further intensified investor interest. Major asset managers, including WisdomTree, Canary Capital, and 21Shares, have submitted applications for a spot XRP ETF in the United States. This development has added momentum to the asset as regulatory clarity improves and demand from institutional investors grows [1].

The broader cryptocurrency market has also seen consistent institutional inflows, with total crypto inflows reaching $3.2 billion over the past 10 consecutive weeks. Year-to-date flows have now reached $44.5 billion—four times the previous 12-month record. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain dominant due to ETF interest and U.S. regulatory developments, XRP has emerged as a key performer, with strong institutional flows and market resilience [1].

Analysts have offered varied forecasts for XRP’s future performance. Some predict a potential surge to $28, driven by Ripple’s legal victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and increased trading momentum. Others remain cautious, with Bitwise warning that XRP could fall to $0.13 by 2030 under certain market conditions [6][8]. Despite these diverging views, the asset has drawn attention from traders who forecast potential price targets between $1 and $6 [3].

XRP’s recent price action reflects a sustained level of institutional demand, outperforming many of its peers and contributing to a broader bullish trend in the altcoin market. As the year draws to a close, continued inflows and regulatory progress could solidify its position as a top-tier digital asset in the institutional investment landscape [1].

Source:

[1] ZyCrypto, [https://zycrypto.com/xrps-institutional-money-momentum-builds-toward-year-end-record-target/](https://zycrypto.com/xrps-institutional-money-momentum-builds-toward-year-end-record-target/)

[3] AInvest, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-surges-20-futures-momentum-pi-cold-wallet-attract-50x-growth-hopes-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-surges-20-futures-momentum-pi-cold-wallet-attract-50x-growth-hopes-2508/)

[6] CoinJournal, [https://coinjournal.net/news/xrp-price-forecast-points-to-a-possible-777-surge-to-28/](https://coinjournal.net/news/xrp-price-forecast-points-to-a-possible-777-surge-to-28/)

[8] Binance, [https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28487003144473](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28487003144473)