XRP ETFs have taken in over $19 million and now manage nearly $1.1 billion. So why is the price stil

XRP ETFs Keep Pulling in Cash Despite Price Slump—$1.1B AUM and Counting

XRP might be stuck in a rut price-wise, but ETF investors aren't walking away. According to SoSoValue, XRP ETFs saw about $19 million in inflows over the last week, pushing total assets under management to nearly $1.1 billion. Not bad for a token still trading 60% below its all-time high.

Let's put that in context. XRP's sitting around $1.40, down roughly 11% over the past month. So sentiment is still cautious. But money's still trickling in.

Of course, compared to Bitcoin ETFs, it's a drop in the bucket. Since launching in January 2024, Bitcoin ETFs have shattered records—$1.3 billion in just the past week alone, with total AUM around $107 billion. Matt Hougan from Bitwise puts it bluntly: XRP ETFs are doing fine, but let's not pretend they're in the same league.

The macro picture isn't helping. The crypto market's still digesting that $19 billion liquidation event back in October, plus global headwinds and geopolitical noise. All of that caps short-term upside for XRP and just about everything else.

But here's the thing: XRP's tech story hasn't gone anywhere. Ripple's still pushing hard on CBDC minting and payment infrastructure, and they're sitting on a massive XRP reserve. That's the kind of backing that keeps long-term believers in the game.

Ric Edelman, who runs the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, thinks XRP could have a moment if conditions shift. "The tech is viable," he says. "If the macro backdrop improves, it could start drawing attention again."

Bottom line: money's still flowing into XRP ETFs, but price is stuck in the mud. Short term? Macro and volatility are running the show. Long term? It's all about sentiment and whether Ripple can actually deliver on its infrastructure promises. Patience might be the play.