According to data, XRP exchange-traded funds have accumulated about $1.71 billion in assets under management as of January 2026, driven by ongoing ETF purchases. The inflows have not yet translated into a sustained price rally, though buying continued into early January.
XRP reached $2.39 on Jan. 6, 2026, then pulled back to around $2. CoinGecko data shows the token fell 1.6% in 24 hours, 3.2% over the week, and roughly 32% since January 2025, while rising 10% over 14 days and 7.1% for the previous month.
ETF demand boosted major tokens in 2025, helping Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) reach new highs, and could support XRP this year. XRP last traded above $3 in July 2025, peaking at $3.65, and has declined since that high.
Some assets react to ETF launches with delay; Ethereum did not see price gains from its ETF until about a year later (Ed. note: this precedent highlights possible lagged effects). Analysts said similar timing could apply to XRP.
CNBC named XRP the “hottest crypto trade of 2026”, and several experts expect sizable inflows in coming months. The broader bearish market tone may be weighing on prices, and observers noted macro conditions could influence any trend reversal.
