XRP Surges 12% to Reach Highest Level Since Mid-November Amid Strong ETF Inflows and Market Recovery
XRP led gains in the broader cryptocurrency market on Tuesday, rising over 12% to hit its highest price since mid-November 2025. The surge comes as the market begins 2026 on a positive note, supported by solid trading volumes and renewed investor interest, particularly driven by inflows into XRP-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
XRP’s Price Momentum and Technical Breakout
According to data from The Block, XRP’s price grew 12.34% over the past 24 hours, climbing to approximately $2.40—a price not seen since November 13, 2025. Market analysts attribute this rally to a combination of technical and fundamental factors.
Rachael Lucas, a crypto analyst at BTC Markets, highlighted that XRP recently broke out from a falling wedge pattern, a bullish technical signal, and sustained its position above the 50-day moving average. These indicators, she noted, are classic markers of positive momentum. Additionally, there was aggressive liquidation of short positions in XRP, with over $250 million in shorts being closed in the span of an hour. Such rapid short covering, paired with increased buying pressure, contributed to XRP’s sharp upward movement.
“The move, combined with a spike in trading volume, creates the perfect recipe for short-term volatility and substantial upside,” Lucas remarked.
Strong ETF Inflows Bolster XRP Rally
Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer at Kronos Research, emphasized that XRP’s price breakout was further supported by strong inflows into spot XRP ETFs, amplifying market risk appetite. According to data from SoSoValue, XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $46.1 million on Monday—marking the largest daily net inflow since December 3, 2025. Total daily trading volume for these ETFs reached $72.15 million, the highest level since November 24 and the second-highest overall. Liu stated, “XRP ETFs saw strong inflows as investors positioned for renewed payment adoption narratives. XRP’s liquidity makes it a clean vehicle for expressing directional risk.”
Since the launch of the first XRP ETF on November 13, 2025, these funds have experienced eight consecutive weeks of net inflows, totaling $1.23 billion as of Monday, underscoring sustained investor interest.
Lucas explained the driving factors behind this steady demand: “Renewed regulatory clarity following the Ripple SEC settlement, increased interest in XRP’s role in cross-border payments, and visibility from long-term institutional investors seeking diversified exposure beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum.”
Broader Crypto Market Recovery
XRP’s strong performance reflects a wider recovery trend in the cryptocurrency market as the new year unfolds. Bitcoin has appreciated by 7.4% over the past week and is currently trading around $93,719. Ethereum has seen an even more pronounced gain, rising 9.3% to roughly $3,225 over the same period.
The GMCI 30 index—which tracks the top 30 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization—is up 3.31% in the past 24 hours and 12.33% over the last week, signaling improved market sentiment. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, while still in the “fear” category at 26, has notably recovered from a low of 11 in mid-December, indicating a more optimistic outlook among investors.
Outlook for XRP in 2026
Market experts remain cautiously optimistic about XRP’s prospects heading into 2026. Continued ETF inflows and regulatory developments are expected to support the token’s adoption, particularly as a payment solution in cross-border transactions.
As investors diversify their crypto holdings beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP appears well-positioned to capitalize on these trends, with its liquidity and evolving institutional interest serving as key catalysts for further gains.
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