XRP Exchange‑Traded Fund Activity – December 2025

The U.S. market for XRP‑based exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) has shown sustained inflow momentum throughout the final week of 2025. Key developments are summarized below.

1. Continuous Inflow Streaks

  • 29‑Day Inflow Record – U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded a 29‑day streak of net inflows, totaling $1.15 billion as of 30 December 2025.
  • 30‑Day Inflow Record – The streak extended to 30 consecutive days following a filing by Roundhill Trust, with a cumulative inflow of $1.15 billion over that period.

2. Roundhill Trust ETF Filing

  • Revision of SEC Form 485BXT – Roundhill Trust filed an updated filing for its XRP Covered Call Strategy ETF on 31 December 2025.
  • The fund does not hold spot XRP; instead it generates income through options linked to XRP‑related ETFs.
  • The filing is described as a regulatory milestone, though it comes with limitations that investors should be aware of.

3. Inflows by Volume and Dollar Value

  • Volume Inflows – Over the two days ending 31 December 2025, investors added 10.8 million XRP to ETFs, increasing the total XRP held in ETFs to 756.13 million from 745.33 million the previous day.
  • Dollar Inflows – The final full week of 2025 saw $64 million in net inflows to XRP spot ETFs, the highest among major crypto ETFs that week, with Ethereum spot ETFs recording $102 million.

4. Market Sentiment and Supply Dynamics

  • XRP price remained below $2 during the week, despite robust ETF inflows.
  • Analysts noted that continued ETF absorption could tighten the supply available on exchanges, potentially acting as a long‑term demand sink and influencing price discovery.

5. Anticipated Developments

  • Ripple’s $1 billion escrow unlock is scheduled to begin in 2026. While the release itself may not trigger immediate market movement, it is a focal point of discussion among investors.
  • Investor Paul Barron hinted at “big news” in early January 2026, rekindling speculation about forthcoming XRP ETF launches or regulatory approvals.

These events collectively suggest that institutional participation in XRP ETFs is growing, even as the underlying token’s price shows limited movement. The regulatory filings, sustained inflows, and potential supply contractions may shape XRP’s market structure in the coming months.