XRP ETF Inflows Reach $11.75 Million as Bitcoin Eyes April 14 PPI Data; SHIB Volatility Compresses Ahead of Major News

XRP has shown resilience amid uncertainty in the broader crypto market, driven by record inflows into exchange-traded funds. Over the past week, XRP ETF instruments recorded net inflows of $11.75 million, according to SoSoValue, the best result since February.

XRP ETF inflows lift net assets

Total net assets across XRP ETFs have reached $968.15 million. That level remains equivalent to 1.16% of XRP’s total market capitalization.

The inflow performance suggests a potential return of interest from larger investors, who make up the majority of XRP ETF buyers.

Potential drivers: U.S. regulatory progress and easing geopolitical risk

Two factors appear to be outweighing market skepticism toward XRP and crypto ETFs more broadly:

• Progress on the U.S. Clarity Act, which traditional finance is interpreting as a potential resolution to the long-running debate over crypto asset classification. If adopted, the change could unlock participation from more conservative funds. XRP is also often paired with the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin, which operates on the XRP Ledger and is positioned as a key beneficiary of the law.
• Temporary de-escalation in the Middle East, which has reduced fear levels, slightly strengthened risk appetite, and restarted capital inflows. Against this backdrop, XRP has stabilized in the $1.35 to $1.40 range.

What to watch in April: PPI and the Federal Reserve

Attention is shifting to the second half of April, particularly macro data releases. These include the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Tuesday and the Federal Reserve rate decision at the end of the month.

If upcoming weeks bring softer rhetoric supported by data—currently not reflected in the outlook—continued inflows into XRP ETFs could support a move toward yearly highs.

Why April 14 PPI could reshape the crypto outlook

For the crypto market, one of the most tense weeks of the year is beginning. While Bitcoin remains around the $71,000 level, investor focus is shifting from price action to the economic calendar, with the Producer Price Index due on April 14.

Last week’s inflation reading already reshaped sentiment: on April 10, consumer inflation rose to 3.3%. The report cited geopolitical tensions affecting oil and energy prices, with double-digit increases. Markets are now watching for a potential second wave of inflation.

If PPI—measuring wholesale prices—confirms forecasts and rises to 5.9%, it could indicate that production costs are likely to be passed on to consumers, accelerating inflation further. For Bitcoin holders, the key risk highlighted is not only weakening demand, but also the potential response from the Federal Reserve. The article notes that while analysts previously expected rate cuts in 2026, the possibility of rate hikes has returned to the agenda.

Shiba Inu enters low-volatility phase ahead of potential catalyst

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has entered a phase of abnormal technical calm. The Bollinger Bands indicator on the daily chart shows one of the tightest volatility compressions in the past year and a half, a pattern that—according to classical trading concepts—often precedes sharp price moves.

At present, SHIB is anchored around the middle Bollinger Band near $0.0000058. The distance between the upper and lower bands has narrowed to just over 7.5%, forming what the article describes as a classic accumulation setup.

The article frames the current configuration as a “compressed spring,” where the main question is the catalyst that will drive expansion and the direction of the move. It outlines two scenarios:

• Positive news: a breakout above $0.0000065 could trigger buying and short liquidations, pushing the price toward $0.000008.
• Bearish near-term outcome: price could fall toward the $0.0000053 support level and potentially below.

Broader crypto outlook: Bitcoin between institutional demand and geopolitical risk

The market is described as experiencing elevated turbulence driven mainly by external developments. Bitcoin is balancing institutional accumulation, including through ETFs, against panic selling tied to risks in the Middle East.

Key points highlighted:

• Bitcoin (BTC): over the weekend, it fell from a local high of $73,700 to $71,000 after a breakdown in negotiations and renewed uncertainty around energy supply. Support is holding for now, but a break below could open the door to a decline toward $60,000, the April low.
• Upcoming catalysts: the PPI release on April 14 and the Federal Reserve meeting on April 28–29, when the direction of interest rates will be decided. The article states no other data of comparable importance is expected in the near term.