XRP ETFs Defy Market Downturn, Set New Trading Volume Record
In a surprising turn of events, Spot XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have demonstrated remarkable resilience, hitting a new record in weekly trading volume despite a challenging week for the broader cryptocurrency ETF market. Launched in the final quarter of 2025, these crypto-linked products have proven to be a rare success story, attracting significant capital influx into the altcoin.
XRP's Unprecedented Surge in Trading Activity
According to the latest market data, XRP ETFs achieved their highest weekly trading volume since their debut, reaching an impressive $219 million. This figure nearly doubles the previous week's volume of $117.4 million, decisively surpassing the earlier record of $213.9 million set in the third week of December 2025. This surge signals a robust and increasing investor demand for XRP exchange-traded funds. Despite recording a single-day net outflow of $40.8 million on Wednesday, January 7, the XRP ETF market managed to conclude the week in positive territory, adding an additional $38.07 million in value. This milestone reflects the growing maturity and investor confidence in the XRP ETF market in the US. As of this writing, the spot XRP ETFs have accumulated a substantial $1.47 billion in total net assets since launching in mid-November 2025. Canary Capital’s XRPC tops the list with $375.1 million in net assets under management (AUM), closely followed by Bittwise’s XRP fund ($300.3 million) and Franklin Templeton’s XRPz ($279.6 million).
A Beacon Amidst Broader Crypto Market Turmoil
The impressive performance of XRP ETFs stands in stark contrast to the struggles faced by more established crypto funds. During the first full trading week of the year, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced a combined withdrawal of $749.6 million. Most notably, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest single-day net outflow of $486.1 million on Wednesday, January 7, ultimately closing the week with over $681 million in net outflows. Similarly, the Ethereum ETF market, which started on a positive note with inflows of $168.1 million and $114.7 million on January 5 and 6 respectively, eventually ended the week with net withdrawals totaling $68.6 million. This divergence highlights the unique strength and growing investor appeal of the XRP ETF market, positioning it as a standout performer in an otherwise floundering crypto ETF landscape.
