CNBC has spotlighted the remarkable performance of XRP ETFs amid the ongoing bear market, as investors seek alternatives to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
While other cryptocurrencies have struggled, XRP ETFs have attracted billion-dollar inflows from institutional and individual investors.
Over the past few weeks, roughly $10 billion has flowed out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as their prices declined. This week alone, Bitcoin ETFs recorded three days of outflows totaling approximately $800 million, with only one day of inflows.
Ethereum ETFs, on the other hand, did not register any inflows this week, with outflows surpassing half a billion dollars.
While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have been shedding assets, XRP has been a key beneficiary of this rotation. The XRP ETF has recorded consistent inflows, now exceeding $1 billion.
Five XRP post-ETFs are live, and they have collectively pulled in $1.14 billion in total assets over the past month since their launch. This growth occurred even as XRP’s price dipped.
During the interview, CNBC guest Sui Chong, an expert from CF Benchmarks, explained that XRP is attracting investors due to its longevity and well-established presence in the market. Unlike newer altcoins, XRP’s track record offers a sense of familiarity and trust for many investors, which has helped fuel its rise in the ETF space.
He added that many of the investors rotating into XRP ETFs are doing so after taking profits from Bitcoin and Ethereum positions. XRP’s appeal comes from its resilience in tough markets and strong price performance over the years.
In his words:
“Many investors are taking a position in XRP because of the familiarity. It has a long track record. Obviously, price performance has been pretty impressive over the past three or four years. So, yeah, there are a number of reasons that it’s attracting investor dollars.”
In other words, Bitcoin and Ethereum investors are taking profits and looking for opportunities in alternative assets like XRP.
In addition to XRP’s inflows, Solana ETFs have also seen impressive growth, with over $600 million flowing into Bitwise’s Solana ETF. Other Solana ETFs include products from Grayscale, Fidelity, VanEck, 21Shares, Franklin, Invesco, and Canary. Collectively, these products have seen $739 million in inflows, bringing total assets to $876.34 million.
Chong noted that XRP and Solana stand out for their strong use cases and appeal to investors seeking diversification and higher potential returns.
Solana’s growing daily user base and thriving ecosystem of applications make it an attractive option for exposure to decentralized finance. Its low transaction fees and expanding adoption in key crypto sectors are driving investor interest, positioning Solana as a standout altcoin in today’s market.
Heading into 2026, Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie argues that regulatory clarity from the Clarity Act could accelerate XRP adoption, making it more attractive to institutions and portfolio managers.
He views XRP, along with Ethereum and Solana, as assets with real utility that could earn a permanent place in investment portfolios. To him, the $1.14 billion in XRP ETF inflows is only the “tip of the iceberg.”
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