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Institutional investors boost XRP ETF inflows despite price stagnation since February

Market News
18 May 2026
Cointribune
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Bullish
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XRP's price has remained in a narrow range since February, yet institutional investors continue to increase their holdings through XRP spot ETFs, which saw their best inflow of 2026 in May with $94 million. These ETFs, managed by Bitwise, Canary, and Franklin Templeton, now hold over $1.18 billion in assets. Meanwhile, XRP futures markets show strong activity with $1.8 billion in daily volume and $2.5 billion in open interest. The XRP Ledger also shows growing network activity through increased tokenization and stablecoin transfers. This suggests a strategic accumulation phase by institutions that could precede a significant price breakout, influenced by ongoing regulatory developments in the U.S.

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