XRP ETFs Reach $1.71B as Price Stays 64% Below ATH

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US spot XRP ETFs have attracted about $1.71 billion in cumulative net inflows, with net assets of roughly $1.39 billion as of 17 September, according to SoSoValue. The funds are estimated to hold more than 1 billion XRP, creating a significant new source of regulated institutional demand. However, XRP ETFs recorded about $5.15 million in net outflows in the latest session, while XRP traded near $1.33—around 64% below its $3.65 all-time high. Earlier inflows included $110.49 million during the strongest week of 2026, extending the ETF accumulation trend. Despite this demand, selling by existing holders, exchange liquidity, derivatives positioning and wider crypto-market weakness have kept XRP under pressure. XRP fell nearly 10% on 15 September after the US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act in a 49–50 procedural vote. Technical momentum also remains weak, with the two-week RSI reportedly at a 13-year low and price testing support near $1.30. A sustained move above $1.40 could improve the outlook and bring $1.60 into focus, while a break below $1.30 would increase downside risk. XRP ETF inflows may support the long-term case, but a durable recovery requires stronger spot demand, continued institutional accumulation and improved regulatory sentiment.
Neutral
The impact on XRP is balanced. Cumulative XRP ETF inflows of about $1.71 billion and holdings above 1 billion tokens provide a potentially bullish long-term demand signal. Continued regulated-fund accumulation could reduce exchange supply if investors retain their ETF exposure. However, the latest outflow, XRP’s price near $1.33, weak two-week RSI and repeated tests of $1.30 show that ETF demand has not yet overcome selling from existing holders, derivatives activity and broader market weakness. The CLARITY Act setback also demonstrated that regulatory developments can trigger sharp short-term declines, even when ETFs continue to hold substantial XRP. Traders may treat $1.30 as key support and $1.40 as an initial recovery threshold. A break above $1.40 could attract momentum buyers, while a move below $1.30 could accelerate risk reduction. Overall, the news supports XRP’s long-term structure but does not provide a confirmed short-term bullish catalyst, making the expected price impact neutral.