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While bitcoin captures the bulk of institutional flows, another asset is returning to portfolios: exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by XRP have recorded their first positive weekly inflow of May, reigniting speculation about a potential move of the Ripple token toward $2. The renewed interest reflects a broader trend of institutional investors returning to altcoins through regulated financial products.
Investment products backed by XRP recorded $28.17 million in net weekly inflows, described as “the first and largest weekly inflow recorded by XRP ETFs since the beginning of May.”
This performance follows more modest results earlier in the month and signals a gradual return of institutional demand. XRP also moved back above $1.40, strengthening expectations of a broader bullish move.
The market is closely monitoring institutional signals because ETFs remain a primary regulated exposure route to crypto assets for traditional investors. After a slowdown in recent weeks, XRP appears to be benefiting from renewed momentum tied to improved overall sentiment in the crypto sector.
Alongside the weekly rebound in inflows, investors are also focusing on the growing amount of XRP locked in ETFs. About 1.26% of the total XRP supply is now estimated to be held in these products. This shift can gradually change the market’s liquidity structure: fewer tokens available for sale may increase price tension if institutional demand continues.
The aggregate assets under management of XRP ETFs now reach nearly $1.09 billion. Ripple also cites a JPMorgan projection suggesting that U.S. XRP ETFs could attract between $4 billion and $8.4 billion in their first year of operation.
Investors are signaling a clear desire to add XRP exposure through ETFs, a development linked to changing perceptions of the asset following regulatory uncertainties tied to the dispute between Ripple and the SEC.
If the trend continues, XRP could increasingly join the group of cryptocurrencies closely tracked by traditional asset managers. While bitcoin and ethereum still dominate institutional flows, recent figures indicate some investors are beginning to look beyond the two historic leaders. For the market, each new capital entry into XRP ETFs is treated as a strategic indicator that can influence both available liquidity and medium-term price expectations.
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