XRP Surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum in Weekly Inflows Amid Regulatory Optimism
Key Points:
- XRP outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum in weekly inflows, recording $5.7 million compared to Bitcoin’s $25 million outflow.
- XRP Futures Open Interest surged by 65%, signaling bullish sentiment.
- Analysts remain optimistic about a potential price rally amid regulatory shifts.
Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, XRP, has gained significant momentum, surpassing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in weekly inflows. According to CoinShares’ latest Digital Asset Fund Flows report, XRP recorded $5.7 million in inflows last week, while Bitcoin saw an outflow of $25 million, and Ethereum recorded a modest $2 million inflow. This trend has reignited discussions about XRP’s market strength and potential price rally.
XRP Gains Amid Broader Market Trends
Despite the positive inflows for XRP, the start of 2025 saw Bitcoin and Ethereum regaining momentum with $573 million and $11 million in inflows, respectively, while XRP’s inflows remained muted. However, XRP’s Futures Open Interest surged by 65%, indicating strong investor confidence in the crypto’s long-term prospects.
2024’s Record Inflows for Digital Assets
The CoinShares report highlighted that digital asset investment products saw record-breaking global inflows of $44.2 billion in 2024, nearly quadrupling the previous record set in 2021. Bitcoin accounted for the lion’s share at $38 billion, while Ethereum recorded $4.8 billion.
Regulatory Shifts and Investor Sentiment
Donald Trump’s re-election and the potential appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair have fueled optimism for a more favorable regulatory landscape in the U.S. Experts predict that a potential settlement in the Ripple-SEC lawsuit could send XRP’s price to new all-time highs.
However, uncertainty remains, as current SEC Chair Gary Gensler may file an appeal before leaving office, which could dampen investor sentiment. Despite this, market analysts, including Ali Martinez, believe that while a short-term pullback is possible, XRP’s long-term trajectory remains bullish.
As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, the crypto community remains watchful of further developments that could shape XRP’s performance in the coming months.
