XRP spot ETFs drive $1 billion inflows as supply on exchanges hits multi‑year lows

At the start of 2026, XRP has become the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, rising 28% since the beginning of the year to $2.37, its highest level since November 2025. Spot XRP ETFs in the U.S. have attracted more than $1 billion in cumulative inflows since launching on Nov. 13, while exchange balances have fallen to multi‑year lows and on‑chain liquidity metrics and derivatives data point to strong institutional participation.