XRP traded at $1.399, down 3.27% on the day, as selling pressure outweighed fresh XRP Ledger upgrade progress, ETF inflows, and Ripple’s new Florida sponsorship

XRP ETFs pulled in $170 million over 11 days while Goldman Sachs holds $87.4M in XRP exposure. We analyze what institutional money really signals for XRP's future.

Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a rebound in inflows after a period of outflows, while Ethereum and XRP ETFs ended their recent streaks of consecutive inflows. This shift indicates a rotation of institutional demand back toward Bitcoin, often seen as a defensive move during uncertain market conditions. Although the pause in Ethereum and XRP ETF momentum does not confirm a bearish trend, it highlights changing investor preferences. Market watchers should monitor ongoing ETF flow trends to confirm if this rotation persists or is a temporary pause.

Grayscale’s GDLC held 12.3 million XRP worth $12.83 million at June 30, down 27% in tokens from a year earlier as redemptions reshaped the fund.

Grayscale's CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF reduced its XRP holdings by 27.1% from 16.87 million to 12.3 million tokens in fiscal 2026, as revealed in a recent SEC filing. The fair value of XRP in the fund fell sharply by 67%, from $39.14 million to $12.83 million, driven by fund redemptions, management fees, and a significant unrealized depreciation of $28 million. Despite the decline, XRP remains the fourth-largest asset in the ETF, comprising 4.15% of net assets. This reduction reflects portfolio adjustments and market conditions rather than a strategic exit from XRP by Grayscale, which continues to see potential growth in XRP ETF adoption.

NEW YORK, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XRP-backed ETFs recently broke a key milestone in inflows , further boosting institutional investor...

XRP price prediction tracks $1.45 resistance as XRP crypto price faces negative Binance CVD and fresh U.S. ETF outflows.

Ethereum ETFs broke a 12-day winning run and XRP snapped an 11-session streak on Wednesday, while Bitcoin ETFs bounced back.

Ken Griffin’s Citadel Advisors significantly increased its holdings and call options in multiple XRP ETFs during Q2 2026, signaling a strong bullish outlook on XRP. The hedge fund added over 215,000 shares in REX-Osprey XRP ETF and increased call positions by over 700% in Volatility Shares’ 2x XRP ETF. This move aligns with broader institutional interest in XRP, supported by Ripple's advancements in tokenization and DeFi infrastructure. XRP price surged nearly 10% to $1.46 following these developments, reflecting growing market optimism.

Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors discloses direct holdings and call options in multiple XRP ETFs, indicating the hedge fund is bullish on XRP.