- XRP ETFs ended the week positive, but inflows were minimal compared to past months
- XRP price failed to sustain a rally above $1.60 and returned to its starting level
- Market sentiment remains cautious as investors wait for stronger signals
After a rough stretch, spot XRP ETFs finally managed to close a week in the green for the first time this month. Sounds good on paper, right? But once you look at the actual numbers, the excitement fades a bit. The inflows were… pretty small, almost negligible compared to what we’ve seen before.
At the same time, XRP itself tried to break higher during the week, but that move didn’t stick. Instead, price got pushed back down, almost right where it started. So while technically “green,” the overall picture still feels a bit underwhelming.
From Strong Start to Slowing Inflows
It’s kind of surprising when you compare this to how things started. Back in November, when the first XRP ETF launched, demand was strong, really strong. Canary Capital’s XRPC came out swinging, setting a record for debut-day volume, and other funds quickly followed.
For a while, it looked like momentum would just keep building. Inflows crossed $1 billion before the end of the year, with hundreds of millions pouring in during November and December alone. But then… things shifted.
By January, inflows dropped sharply. February wasn’t much better, and March has mostly been negative, with over $31 million leaving these funds so far. This past week did manage to end positive, but only just, with around $636,000 in inflows. That’s a huge drop from previous months, and not exactly a strong signal of renewed demand.
Quiet Trading Days Reflect Lack of Conviction
What stands out even more is how quiet things have been. On two separate days, March 18 and 19, there were zero recorded inflows. Not small, not low… just zero. That kind of inactivity usually says something.
It suggests investors aren’t rushing in, or out, they’re just sitting on the sidelines. Watching, waiting, maybe unsure what comes next. And in markets, that kind of hesitation can sometimes matter as much as actual selling.
XRP Rally Fails to Hold as Price Slips Back
On the price side, XRP did have a moment earlier in the week. It jumped from around $1.42 to over $1.60, which looked like the start of a breakout. For a brief window, momentum was there, and it felt like price might finally push into a higher range.
But it didn’t last. Selling pressure came in, and XRP dropped back down, first to $1.55, then lower as broader market conditions weakened. At one point, it even slipped below $1.40 before bouncing slightly. Now, it’s basically back where it started the week, which kind of sums it up.
Key Levels Still in Focus as Market Waits
Despite the lack of follow-through, some analysts are still watching for opportunities. One idea floating around is that XRP could present a strong entry point if it revisits its ascending trendline, which has acted as support in the past.
For now though, the market feels stuck between signals. ETF flows aren’t strong enough to drive momentum, price action isn’t confirming a breakout, and sentiment… well, it’s mixed at best.
It’s one of those phases where everything looks like it could move, but nothing actually does. At least not yet.
