XRP ETF Inflows Return as Solana Outflows Persist
XRP ETFs returned to net inflows after a weekly loss of $1.84 million ended a 13-week inflow streak. In the latest reported period, they attracted nearly $710,000 on Wednesday and $3.55 million on Thursday, their strongest daily result since October 8; Friday had no reportable flows. Cumulative XRP ETF inflows remained near a record $1.8 billion as the funds approached their first anniversary.
Solana ETFs, by contrast, extended their outflow run to three consecutive weeks. After a record weekly outflow of $25.52 million, the funds saw an estimated $17.30 million leave through Thursday in the latest reported week; October 23 data was unavailable. Cumulative net inflows declined from $1.62 billion to $1.56 billion over two weeks, and were reported at $1.54 billion on October 22, down from $1.61 billion on October 2.
The flows coincided with price weakness: XRP fell from resistance near $1.40 to about $1.27, while SOL failed to hold above $110 and struggled around the $100 level. The latest XRP ETF inflows suggest a recovery in demand, but persistent Solana ETF outflows point to continued caution toward SOL. ETF flows can influence sentiment, but do not determine prices on their own.
Neutral
The combined signal is mixed, supporting a neutral overall assessment. XRP ETF flows have recovered after a brief weekly outflow, and cumulative inflows remain near a record, which could help sentiment and attract dip buyers in the short term. However, XRP’s retreat from around $1.40 to $1.27 shows that fund inflows have not yet reversed price weakness. For SOL, several weeks of ETF outflows and a decline in cumulative inflows may add near-term selling pressure, particularly while the token struggles to hold around $100 after failing to sustain a move above $110. Over the longer term, sustained flows and price action would be more meaningful than a single week’s data; ETF flows are one demand indicator, not a reliable standalone predictor of either cryptocurrency’s direction.