XRP News Today: XRP ETF Experiences $250 Million Inflows Despite Token Price Drop and Ongoing Market Doubts

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market is at a crucial crossroads as the introduction of the first U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) brings both hope and caution to investors. Canary Capital's , which started trading on November 14, 2025, recorded $58 million in its first-day trading and attracted over $250 million in inflows, , surpassing 900 other new funds. The ETF's impressive debut is credited to its in-kind creation system, , avoiding cash settlements and reducing tracking discrepancies. This approach helped the ETF draw strong inflows even as the broader crypto market struggled, .

Despite this, XRP's value continues to face downward pressure,

, which is 4.3% below its peak following the ETF's launch. Market experts and a drop in the "supply in profit" metric—now at a one-year low of 44 million XRP—as indicators of persistent bearishness. The token's inability to maintain key moving averages and a Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading of 43 further highlight its fragility. At the same time, on XRP, reflecting doubts about a quick rebound.

The ETF's approval by the SEC in July 2025 was a major turning point.

that XRPC's launch only narrowly surpassed competing ETFs, underscoring XRP's greater appeal among traditional financial institutions. Canary's CEO, McClurg, and its compatibility with existing financial systems give it an advantage over newer platforms like Solana. This view is shared by institutional investors, as for regulated XRP access after Ripple's recent legal wins.

The overall market environment remains challenging. The total value of the crypto market

in the week after the ETF launch, with and falling by 3.89% and 3.38%, respectively. fueled by the Federal Reserve's hawkish policies and increased selling by long-term holders. Glassnode's data also reveals that XRP's profitable supply has fallen to levels last seen in November 2024, .

Looking forward, Franklin Templeton's soon-to-launch XRP ETF,

, could further boost institutional participation. As a firm overseeing $1.5 trillion in assets, Franklin Templeton's involvement is expected to add substantial liquidity, with analysts estimating first-day trading between $150 million and $250 million. This continues a pattern of major asset managers, such as Bitwise, entering the XRP ETF market, reflecting growing mainstream acceptance.

Although short-term fluctuations remain, some analysts believe a reversal could occur if XRP's shrinking available supply and ETF-driven demand force buyers back into the market. However, any sustained recovery will hinge on broader economic stability, ongoing regulatory progress, and continued institutional interest—factors that remain uncertain in the present environment.

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