XRP ETFs Record Largest Inflows Since January Amid Ripple’s Institutional Push
Spot exchange-traded funds for the cryptocurrency attracted $25.8 million on May 11, marking the strongest single-day performance since January, even as the asset’s price remains significantly below its 2025 peak.
U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds tracking XRP recorded $25.8 million in net inflows on May 11, marking the largest single-day investment for the asset class since January 5. This surge in capital activity coincides with a series of strategic developments from Ripple, the technology company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, which has been actively expanding its institutional footprint.
The influx of funds follows Ripple’s announcement regarding the successful closing of a $200 million U.S. debt facility. This capital is designated to support the growth of Ripple Prime, its multi-asset prime brokerage platform. Concurrently, Ripple completed a pilot tokenised U.S. Treasury settlement on the XRP Ledger in collaboration with major financial institutions JPMorgan Chase and Mastercard, signalling a push toward integrating traditional finance infrastructure with blockchain technology.
According to market data, cumulative net inflows across all XRP spot ETFs have now reached $1.35 billion. Total net assets for these funds stand at $1.18 billion, a figure that represents approximately 1.3 per cent of XRP’s total market capitalisation. The activity highlights a growing appetite among investors for regulated exposure to the asset, despite broader market volatility.
Despite the robust performance of the ETFs, the underlying asset has struggled to maintain its previous highs. XRP is currently trading at $1.44, representing a 39 per cent decline over the past six months. The current price remains well below the record high of $3.65 reached in July 2025, indicating a divergence between institutional fund flows and the spot market valuation.
The broader financial landscape continues to shift, with developers increasingly moving focus from blockchain projects to artificial intelligence, and major institutions exploring new avenues for capital deployment. While the immediate catalyst for the May 11 inflows appears linked to Ripple’s corporate announcements, the sustained interest in XRP ETFs suggests a long-term institutional strategy is taking shape.
