U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpassed $1 billion in cumulative net inflows on December 16, marking a major milestone for altcoin-based investment products.
?BULLISH: $XRP ETFs JUST HIT $1 BILLION!!
U.S. spot XRP ETFs have surpassed $1 BILLION in total net inflows.
Since launc, XRP ETFs have recorded zero days of outflows and 22 consecutive days of inflows. pic.twitter.com/kv3vchOuPf
— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) December 17, 2025
Since launching trading on November 13, XRP spot ETFs have recorded net inflows for 30 consecutive trading days, without a single day of net outflows, which is an unusually stable performance in the digital asset ETF market.
On December 15 alone, the ETFs attracted $10.89 million in new inflows, pushing total assets under management (AUM) to approximately $1.18 billion.
This pace of growth makes XRP ETFs the fastest-growing category among crypto ETFs outside of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
XRP ETFs Move Against the Trend of Bitcoin ETFs
XRP spot ETFs have emerged as a standout performer at a time when Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs are facing significant pressure.
On the same day XRP ETFs saw inflows, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of approximately $357.7 million, the largest single-day withdrawal in the past month. The sharp contrast highlights accelerating capital rotation within the crypto ETF market.
Market participants note that investors are increasingly diversifying away from Bitcoin-heavy exposure, seeking alternative assets (like altcoins) with distinct use cases. XRP, in particular, is viewed favorably for its real-world applications in cross-border payments and settlement infrastructure.
As a result, inflows into XRP ETFs appear to be driven less by short-term speculation and more by long-term allocation strategies, reflecting growing confidence among institutional investors.
Improving regulatory clarity has further strengthened this trend, lowering barriers for institutions to gain compliant exposure to XRP through regulated ETF products.
Solana and Other Altcoin ETFs Maintain Strong Momentum
The surge in XRP ETFs is part of a broader trend favoring altcoin-based ETFs. Spot Solana (SOL) ETFs, which began trading in October, continue to post solid inflows.
On the same day, Solana ETFs recorded approximately $35.2 million in net inflows, bringing total cumulative inflows to $711.3 million.
In some trading sessions, inflows into XRP ETFs have significantly exceeded those of Bitcoin ETFs, underscoring a visible shift in market preferences.
This momentum is partly attributed to the easing of long-standing legal uncertainties around select altcoins, which has rapidly increased institutional interest.
Solana’s appeal is driven by its high transaction throughput, low fees, and expanding presence in DeFi and NFT ecosystems, making it a compelling long-term investment narrative through ETFs.
Overall, as capital rotates away from a Bitcoin-dominated market structure, altcoins such as XRP and Solana are emerging as core assets in the next phase of crypto ETF adoption.
