BULLISH 📈 : XRP ETFs attract capital as Bitcoin and Ethereum face outflows

Recent trends in cryptocurrency ETFs reveal a unique pattern where XRP is drawing significant investor interest, unlike its counterparts, Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have seen consistent outflows.

XRP's Dominance in Altcoin ETF Inflows

XRP captures approximately 50% of all new capital flowing into altcoin ETFs.
Solana attracts about 30% of fresh inflows, while Hedera accounts for the remaining 20%.
This trend indicates a strong preference for XRP amid overall market uncertainty.

Data shows XRP ETFs have had only three negative flow days this month, whereas Bitcoin ETFs experienced nine outflow days.

Chart showing capital flows

Consistent Inflows for XRP ETFs

XRP ETFs launched on Nasdaq in mid-November last year with steady inflows until January 7, 2026.
Total net inflows reached $1.24 billion, with assets under management at over $1 billion.
The Canary XRP ETF leads with $280 million in net assets, closely followed by Bitwise’s XRP ETF at $278 million.

XRP's performance contrasts sharply with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which continue to face selling pressure and lack new buyers.

A Changing Investor Landscape

Investors are shifting focus towards assets with specific utility.
XRP’s role in cross-border payments has drawn attention from both institutional and retail investors.