US spot XRP ETFs lock 1.3% of supply; Buterin donates 64 ETH; Hayes targets $126,000 BTC
U.S. spot XRP ETFs have accumulated $1.18 billion in net assets, effectively sidelining about 1.3% of XRP supply while the token trades near $1.48. Vitalik Buterin moved 64 ETH to an animal-protection fund on May 12, 2026, echoing the market impact of his 2021 SHIB-era charity actions. Arthur Hayes argues macro liquidity tied to U.S.-China AI spending could push Bitcoin toward $126,000, as BTC holds around $81,000 with May spot ETF inflows at $1.28 billion.