Bitwise XRP ETF: The Institutional Demand Is Real. The Price Signal Isn't

Dorine Cherop 131 Followers Follow Summary The Bitwise XRP ETF is rated Hold due to the limited impact of ETF inflows on the underlying token’s price and persistent price weakness. ETF access and liquidity have improved, with Bitwise leading daily trading volumes, but cumulative inflows remain a small fraction of XRP’s $84B market cap. Regulatory clarity is improving, yet ETF demand has not translated into sustained upward price momentum for XRP itself. I would upgrade to Buy if XRP holds above $1.50 for several weeks alongside strong ETF inflows; a break below $1.30 with redemptions would weaken the case. Denis_prof/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The US spot XRP ETF, the Bitwise XRP ETF ( XRP ), has attracted roughly $1.70 billion in cumulative net inflows since launching in November 2025. Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) accounts for $608.61 million (SoSoValue This article was written by Dorine Cherop 131 Followers Follow Dorine is a financial journalist passionate about making crypto accessible. With three years covering digital assets, market trends, and blockchain innovation, she helps readers stay ahead of developments that move markets, without the jargon. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.