Ripple’s XRP continued to attract significant attention from institutional investors, with the coin’s price climbing to $1.55 last week before meeting resistance at $1.50. As of Wednesday afternoon, XRP traded at $1.42, data from CoinGecko indicated.
ETF inflows boost market momentum
The surge in XRP price coincided with notable inflows to XRP-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have drawn millions of dollars for six consecutive business days. This inflow has pushed total net assets in XRP ETFs to $1.46 billion, approaching the all-time high of $1.56 billion set on January 14, 2026.
Institutional players such as Bitwise and Franklin Templeton played a prominent role in these flows, with their ETFs recording $7.48 million and $4.34 million in net inflows on the most recent trading day, respectively.
XRP ETF products attracted millions in consecutive daily inflows, lifting total net assets to $1.46 billion as institutional interest picked up.
Beyond ETF activity, trading on the XRP Ledger saw a remarkable 654% increase. This surge in on-chain engagement was accompanied by large-scale movements from crypto whales, according to blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant.
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AAPLOver the past 30 days, whales transferred 1.451 billion XRP to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. CryptoQuant noted that these transfers do not automatically signal selling pressure, as they may reflect repositioning, portfolio reallocation, or preparation for future trades.
Mini dictionary: CryptoQuant is a blockchain analytics firm that provides real-time data and insights regarding cryptocurrency markets, including on-chain activity and fund flows.
Technical outlook and price targets
Technical analyst Archie highlighted a significant support range for XRP between $1.30 and $2.20. The market recently touched the lower end of this range. Archie stated that the market structure remained intact and identified $2 as the next key target, suggesting renewed momentum among bullish traders.
Technical analysis defines the $1.30 to $2.20 zone as a critical band, with the next significant move for XRP eyed toward the $2 threshold.
XRP traded above the SuperTrend indicator’s threshold of $1.31, and its trading volume expanded sharply in parallel with heightened activity on the XRP Ledger, which processed $3.8 billion in transfers within 24 hours following the activity surge.
Market watchers noted the importance of the $1.50 level as a confirmation point. Sustained price action above this zone could pave the way for an attempt to reclaim $2, provided trading volumes remain robust and institutional interest continues.
| Metric | Previous | Current | All-Time High |
|---|---|---|---|
| XRP Price | $1.55 (last week) | $1.42 (Wednesday) | — |
| XRP ETF Net Assets | — | $1.46 billion | $1.56 billion (Jan 14, 2026) |
| Whale Transfers to Binance | — | 1.451 billion XRP (30 days) | Highest in 3 months |
The bullish tone in XRP’s technical and on-chain signals coincided with a market correction phase, during which traders are monitoring whether the support at $1.50 will hold and potentially catalyze further gains.
