XRP ETF: $1.8 Billion in Inflows, Price Not Following

American XRP ETFs continue to attract capital. After thirteen consecutive weeks of positive inflows, these funds are approaching $1.8 billion in cumulative net inflows. Meanwhile, Ripple is multiplying initiatives with two new agreements in international brokerage and South Korea. However, the price of XRP remains under pressure.

In Brief

• American XRP ETFs total approximately $1.803 billion in net inflows after thirteen consecutive weeks of collection.
• Their net assets reach $1.509 billion, which is $294 million less than the invested amounts.
• On October 14, Ripple announced two partnerships: one with DriveWealth around the stablecoin RLUSD, and the other with Meritz Securities in South Korea.

Thirteen Weeks of Inflows, but an Irregular Pace

On October 14, the five American XRP ETFs recorded $740,400 in net inflows. Bitwise accounted for the entirety of this collection, bringing its cumulative inflows to approximately $688 million. In total, the funds now show nearly $1.803 billion in positive net flows, as confirmed by the tracking of XRP ETFs.

This dynamic contrasts with that of Bitcoin ETFs, whose inflows have significantly slowed down in early October. According to data from SoSoValue, XRP funds continue their series of thirteen positive weeks, despite a less favorable market.

Why XRP is Falling Despite Capital Inflows

Investments in ETFs are not enough to support the price. XRP is trading around $1.32, down 7% over seven days. After nearly reaching $1.42 on October 12, the token retreated following the release of U.S. inflation figures that exceeded expectations.

Another figure of note: the ETFs accumulate $1.803 billion in net inflows, but their assets are now worth only $1.509 billion. This gap of $294 million illustrates the effect of XRP's decline on the value of investments.

Furthermore, the token is losing ground in the market. Its share of the total crypto market capitalization has dropped from about 5% to nearly 3% in fifteen months. This evolution highlights its relative decline against other digital assets.

Ripple is Multiplying Partnerships Without Rushing Launches

Meanwhile, Ripple continues its institutional development. On October 14, the company announced a partnership with DriveWealth, a brokerage infrastructure provider that supports over a hundred partners.

The two companies plan to integrate RLUSD, Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin, on the XRP ledger to facilitate transaction settlements, starting with Europe. They are also exploring cross-border payments and asset custody. However, they have not communicated any launch date or volume target.

In South Korea, Ripple has also reached an agreement with Meritz Securities. This broker becomes its first local partner in this sector. The two companies will explore custody and tokenization solutions tailored to the South Korean regulatory framework, as Seoul prepares for a first phase of regulated securitization for February 2027.

These announcements extend an already dense news cycle, notably marked by the arrival of Evernorth on Nasdaq on October 12. Will investments in ETFs and Ripple's advancements eventually support XRP's price sustainably?