XRP Spot ETFs Extend Daily Inflow Streak as AUM Reaches $1.14B

XRP spot ETFs continue to attract steady institutional capital, even as the token’s price struggles to respond. New data from SoSoValue shows U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded $30.41 million in net inflows on December 18. That extends their inflow streak to 32 consecutive trading days. Total assets under management now stand at $1.14 billion, marking one of the strongest ETF accumulation trends in crypto this quarter. However, the price action tells a different story.

$30.41M Daily Inflow Pushes Cumulative Total Above $1.06B

According to SoSoValue data, XRP spot ETFs logged $30.41 million in daily net inflows on December 18. This brings cumulative inflows to $1.06 billion since launch. Total value traded reached $64.28 million, while ETF-held assets now represent 0.98% of XRP’s total market capitalization. The largest single-day contributor was Grayscale’s GXRP, which pulled in $10.14 million, lifting its cumulative inflows to $233.18 million

https://twitter.com/WhaleInsider/status/200193614357169773621Shares’ TOXR followed closely with $9.73 million, pushing its historical total to $15.4 million. Franklin’s XRPZ and Bitwise’s XRP ETF also saw notable inflows. This is reinforcing the broad-based nature of demand rather than reliance on a single issuer. This level of consistency places XRP ETFs among the most persistent inflow products in the U.S. crypto ETF market.

XRP Price Slides to $1.90 Despite Institutional Accumulation

While ETF flows remain strong, XRP’s spot price continues to trend lower. By the close of December 18, XRP traded near $1.90, extending a multi-week downtrend. This divergence between price and ETF demand suggests institutional accumulation. That has not yet absorbed ongoing sell-side pressure in spot markets.

ETF inflows typically reflect longer-term positioning rather than short-term trading. Meanwhile, spot markets appear weighed down by profit-taking, derivatives positioning and broader market risk-off behavior. The data imply institutions are accumulating into weakness rather than chasing momentum. In short, capital is entering quietly, while the price reacts loudly.

ETF Breakdown Shows Broad Participation, Not Concentration Risk

Looking across issuers, inflows remain distributed. Canary’s XRPC remains the largest ETF by net assets at $316.15 million, although it recorded flat inflows on the day. Bitwise’s XRP ETF added $3.65 million, while Franklin’s XRPZ brought in $6.89 million. Daily price declines across all ETF products ranged between -3.9% and -4.1%, mirroring XRP’s broader market move rather than ETF-specific pressure. Trading volumes remained healthy, suggesting liquidity has not thinned despite the pullback. This structure points to deliberate accumulation, not speculative rotation.

What the Flow-Price Divergence Signals Going Forward

The ongoing mismatch between ETF inflows and XRP’s spot price highlights a familiar pattern. Institutions often build exposure before price reversals, not after them. While inflows alone do not guarantee upside, a 32-day uninterrupted streak is difficult to ignore. If sell pressure in spot markets eases, ETF demand could become a stabilizing force. Until then, XRP remains a case study in quiet accumulation versus noisy price action. Currently, the data is clear. Institutions are buying. The market just hasn’t noticed yet.