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XRP jumped 17% in a single week, as trading activity for XRP-linked exchange traded funds (ETFs) reached record levels.
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More investors are choosing regulated XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over direct token purchases.
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Unlike Bitcoin or Ether, XRP was steadily purchased even during the late-2025 market downturns.
XRP is the token of this week that’s hard to ignore. The token has been one of the most talked about names in crypto this past week, after a sharp 17% increase in price and record trading in XRP linked exchange-traded fund.
Crypto commentator Chad Steingraber recently explained how the daily purchase of approximately 20 million XRP by ETFs can add up to billions in tokens over time, particularly if other large funds enter this space.
He said that if XRP linked ETFs absorb around 20 million XRP a day, this would translate to approximately 100 million XRP a trading week, 400 millions XRP a month, and nearly 4.8 billion XRP in 365 days. CNBC has also opened up about XRP’s growing appeal, as investors search for a new standout asset.
Bitcoin and Ether Patterns are Different
MacKenzie Sigalos of CNBC says that XRP ETFs have attracted buyers even during quieter periods late last year.
This behavior indicated a strategy based on relative opportunity. XRP was a less crowded option and offered a higher percentage gain. Bitcoin had already established itself, so XRP presented fewer competitors. This view has begun to play out as XRP has risen sharply in value and entered the top tier for global cryptocurrencies.
“People bought the dip with XRP during Q4, thinking that this was a less crowded trading than Bitcoin or Ether,” MacKenzie Sigalos stated.
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Use Case Gives XRP staying power
XRP’s reputation was built around its ability to make low-cost, fast cross-border payments. This is a feature that separates XRP from other digital assets.
While Bitcoin is often referred to as digital gold, and Ethereum is the backbone of all decentralized applications and services, XRP is positioned a network that is primarily focused on payments and is designed to move money quickly between countries and currencies.
MacKenzie says that XRP’s practical approach has helped it stand out from the two biggest cryptocurrencies as interest spreads.
Part of a broader shift towards faster blockchains
XRP’s growth coincides with a growing interest in other blockchains that are fast and efficient, such as Solana. As more financial products are moved onto the blockchain, from stablecoins, to tokenized money market funds, speed and costs have become important factors.
The response of large financial institutions is encouraging. Banks and brokerages are filing for crypto ETFs that go beyond Bitcoin. This shows a demand for digital assets in general.
For now, XRP has been pushed back to the center of the crypto discussion by its combination of ETF interest, real-world payments utility, and institutional interests.
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