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XRP ETF Becomes Fastest Crypto Spot Fund to Reach $1B in US
XRP ETF – The final weeks of 2025 have intensified fears of a crypto market winter, marked by volatility and declining prices. While major coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) faced heavy losses, one asset quietly bucked the trend: XRP.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Suffer Massive Outflows
From mid-November to mid-December, US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced staggering $4.6 billion in net outflows. On notable single days, BTC ETFs saw withdrawals of approximately $903 million on November 20, and combined BTC and ETH ETF outflows of $582.4 million on December 15, according to Farside Investors.
This mass exodus highlights growing caution among investors in traditional crypto heavyweights amid the market downturn, with BTC down 3.59% to $86,561.58 and ETH down 6.1% to $2,947.47.
XRP Spot ETFs Attract Continuous Inflows
In stark contrast, US-listed spot XRP ETFs have maintained an unbroken streak of net inflows since their debut on November 13. According to SoSoValue, these funds have collectively attracted nearly $1 billion, with total net assets climbing to approximately $1.12 billion. Remarkably, none of the five XRP ETF products recorded a day of net redemptions.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized that XRP is now the fastest crypto spot ETF to reach $1B in AUM in the US since ETH, attributing the surge to strong demand for regulated crypto products and growing interest in long-term stability. He also pointed out the influx of a new “off-chain” investor group through traditional finance platforms like Vanguard, offering crypto access in retirement and standard trading accounts.
Price vs. Institutional Demand Paradox
Despite the ETF inflows, XRP’s price has remained stubbornly near $2, slipping 5.32% to $1.89 along with broader market losses. This disconnect underscores a curious 2025 paradox: structural institutional demand has yet to spark a speculative price surge.
With 2026 on the horizon, analysts and investors will be watching closely to see whether XRP’s ETF momentum signals a short-term anomaly or the start of a long-term institutional shift in the crypto space.
