XRP Spot ETFs Defy Market Weakness With Steady Inflows

U.S. XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract investor money throughout December. These funds stood out during a month filled with market swings and selling pressure across the wider crypto market.

At the same time, Bitcoin and Ethereum funds recorded steady outflows. This contrast shows that investors shifted their focus toward XRP during uncertain market conditions.

XRP ETFs Maintain a Strong Inflow Streak

Spot XRP ETFs recorded net inflows for 29 consecutive days, even as market conditions remained unstable. On Monday alone, these funds attracted $8.44 million in fresh capital. 

Since their launch, cumulative inflows have reached approximately $1.15 billion, while total net assets now stand near $1.24 billion. This steady growth came despite a decline in XRP prices and general weakness in the crypto market during the month. 

Investors continued to allocate capital to XRP funds, signaling confidence beyond short-term price movements. The continued inflows into XRP ETFs reflect growing confidence driven by regulatory clarity and its use cases. 

XRP is used for cross-border payments, giving it a clear real-world purpose. This makes it attractive to long-term investors who want to diversify their digital asset holdings. Daily inflows slowed from the big spikes seen earlier in December. 

Still, the funds kept recording steady gains through the final week of the year. In total, XRP ETFs attracted around $478 million in December alone.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Heavy Outflows in December

In contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant capital outflows throughout December. Funds tied to Bitcoin lost more than $1.1 billion over the month. The sharpest single-day withdrawal occurred on December 15, when investors pulled nearly $358 million in one session.

Selling pressure remained high during the second half of the month. Some inflow days did not change the overall trend. Investors cut back due to market swings and year-end adjustments.

Spot ETH ETFs also recorded heavy outflows in December, totaling roughly $612 million. The largest withdrawal took place on December 15, when close to $225 million exited these funds. Another major outflow followed on December 16, reinforcing the pattern of reduced risk appetite among investors.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and Stability

Analysts say Bitcoin may trade within a wide range, shaped by large investors and economic conditions. Ethereum, on the other hand, could do better over time as more users adopt its network and real-world use grows.

Data shows that money flows into U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have stayed negative since early November. This points to weaker activity in the crypto market. 

However, the year-end outflows, especially around the Christmas period, are linked to seasonal trading and low activity, not fading confidence. As big investors return in early January, market flows are expected to improve.