XRP Leads Crypto Market Surge, Eyes Significant Milestones
XRP has commenced 2026 with remarkable momentum, continuing its strong performance from the previous year. After emerging as the top-performing digital asset among the ten largest cryptocurrencies in 2025, surpassing both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), XRP has extended its upward trajectory into the new year. The token recently recorded an impressive 17% surge over the past week, propelling its price above the critical $2.20 threshold.
Institutional Interest Fuels XRP ETF Inflows
A primary driver behind XRP’s recent surge is the exceptional demand for its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These investment vehicles have demonstrated robust performance, attracting substantial capital inflows that starkly contrast with trends observed in other major cryptocurrencies.
- XRP ETFs garnered a significant $483 million in inflows during December alone.
- This period saw a remarkable streak of 30 consecutive trading days with positive inflows, a run that concluded on December 26.
- In comparison, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a substantial outflow of $1.09 billion, while Ethereum products faced losses totaling $564 million over recent weeks.
- Since their launch in November, XRP exchange-traded funds have amassed a total of $1.3 billion in inflows, marking the fastest adoption rate for any altcoin ETF to date.
Future Catalysts for Sustained Growth
The outlook for XRP appears increasingly bullish, with several key factors poised to shape its trajectory:
- Potential BlackRock ETF Filing: Speculation surrounding a potential XRP ETF filing by institutional giant BlackRock could provide a significant credibility boost. Such a development would likely attract a new wave of conservative institutional investors, mirroring the impact of BlackRock’s $40 billion Bitcoin ETF, which effectively mobilizes
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