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XRP ETFs Cross $1 Billion as WisdomTree Withdraws Filing, Price Dips to $2.28

Ripple says it will stay private this year, signaling a focus on infrastructure.

Overview

  • Live U.S. spot XRP ETFs have taken in roughly $1.15–$1.25 billion since launch, including $19.12 million on Jan. 6, with no recorded outflow days, according to market data providers.
  • WisdomTree asked the SEC to withdraw its S‑1 and all related exhibits for a proposed XRP ETF, and XRP fell about 5–6% to around $2.28 shortly after.
  • XRP is still up about 22–25% over the past week and year to date, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum in early 2026.
  • On‑chain and derivatives indicators strengthened, with exchange balances at multi‑year lows, XRPL transactions up more than 50%, DEX liquidity elevated, and futures open interest at multi‑month highs.
  • Ripple continues expanding its institutional stack, including GTreasury’s purchase of Solvexia and earlier U.S. prime brokerage rollout, as CNBC spotlights XRP as the year’s standout crypto trade.