- XRP’s price is flat near $1.90, but behind the scenes, XRP ETFs have absorbed over $1 billion in just five weeks.
- The inflows are viewed as institutional positioning, not retail activity, with capital accumulating quietly.
- Analysts warn price often reacts late, suggesting this “silent” accumulation phase could precede a sharper move.
As the wider cryptocurrency market trades under pressure, XRP’s price has remained largely flat, hovering around the $1.90 level. While many digital assets have struggled to attract fresh momentum, XRP has shown little volatility, leaving some traders questioning the lack of visible upside despite ongoing developments around the asset.
However, according to crypto pundit X Finance Bull, the apparent calm in XRP’s price action may be masking a far more significant trend unfolding behind the scenes.
Over $1 Billion in XRP Absorbed by ETFs
In a recent post directed at XRP holders, X Finance Bull highlighted that XRP exchange-traded funds have absorbed more than $1 billion worth of the asset over the past five weeks. He stressed that this level of demand is unlikely to be driven by retail traders exiting positions.
Instead, the pundit described the inflows as “institutional entry,” arguing that large players are positioning quietly rather than chasing short-term price spikes. “They don’t need fireworks, they need infrastructure,” he noted, framing XRP as a strategic liquidity asset rather than a speculative trade.
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Listen $XRP Holders 🚨🚨🚨The market is down. $XRP price is flat‼️
And yet, ETFs just absorbed over a billion dollars worth of it in 5 weeks.
That’s not retail exit liquidity. That’s institutional entry.
They don’t need fireworks, they need infrastructure.
This kind of inflow… https://t.co/QvrKF9qva2 pic.twitter.com/PbnjzlBIVQ
— X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) December 24, 2025
ETF Inflows Continue Despite Sideways Price Action
An analysis of the XRP spot ETF inflow chart supports this perspective. Data from mid-November through late December shows consistent net inflows into XRP ETFs, even as price movement remained subdued.
The chart indicates cumulative net assets rising steadily to approximately $1.25 billion. Several sharp inflow spikes stand out, including daily inflows exceeding $200 million in mid-November and another surge above $150 million shortly after. More recent sessions show smaller but persistent inflows, with daily net inflows around $43.89 million, suggesting accumulation has not slowed.
Notably, the XRP price line on the chart remains relatively flat throughout this period. This divergence between price and capital flow highlights sustained demand being absorbed without an immediate upward price reaction.
“Capital With a Plan” Signals Long-Term Positioning
X Finance Bull characterized this pattern as the “footprint of capital with a plan.” According to the analyst, institutions often accumulate during periods of low volatility, before liquidity conditions shift and price begins to respond.
ETF flows, he argued, are not driven by emotion or short-term sentiment. Instead, they tend to front-run changes in market structure and liquidity. “By the time price reacts, the train is already full,” he warned, suggesting that late buyers may only notice the move after positioning is complete.
Signal in the Silence for XRP Holders
For XRP holders, the combination of flat pricing and strong ETF inflows has become a focal point. Historically, extended accumulation phases can precede sharp price movements once supply tightens or demand accelerates.
While no immediate breakout is guaranteed, the ongoing inflows point to continued institutional confidence in XRP’s role as a liquidity-layer asset. As X Finance Bull framed it, the current market may be offering a “signal in the silence,” where the absence of excitement is precisely what makes the activity meaningful.
For now, XRP remains range-bound, but the steady growth in ETF-held assets suggests that larger players are positioning well ahead of any visible price reaction.
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