XRP ETF inflows and Japan expansion
Key Questions
How have XRP ETF inflows compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum?
XRP ETFs recorded $60.5 million in weekly inflows, reaching an all-time high of $1.39 billion in total inflows. This surge outpaced recent flows into BTC and ETH products.
What actions did Goldman Sachs take regarding XRP and other crypto ETFs?
Goldman Sachs exited its XRP and Solana ETF positions entirely while trimming Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings. The firm increased exposure to Bitcoin call options instead.
What price levels are analysts targeting for XRP?
Standard Chartered forecasts XRP reaching $4 before potentially hitting $10 depending on market conditions and continued ETF inflows. Current support is being watched near $1.38.
What whale activity has been observed with XRP recently?
Heavy whale buying has accompanied the ETF inflow surge, supporting price stability around key levels. This accumulation is viewed as a positive signal amid broader altcoin weakness.
Why did Goldman Sachs reduce its altcoin ETF exposure?
The bank made a strategic portfolio shift in Q1 2026 by liquidating XRP and SOL ETF holdings worth around $154 million. Focus moved toward Bitcoin options for adjusted risk exposure.
XRP holds $1.38-$1.43 with $60.5M inflows; SBI files for Japan ETF targeting $32B AUM.