XRP Price Surges Amidst ETF Enthusiasm
XRP prices rocketed nearly 11% on Tuesday, breaching the $2.40 mark as a surge in trading volumes for U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds underscored robust investor interest. The token climbed as high as $2.38 within a 24-hour period, breaking through a significant resistance level that had capped its ascent for weeks.
ETF Inflows Boost Momentum
The rally coincided with exceptionally high trading volumes across several spot XRP ETFs. These products, launched recently, have not experienced a single day of outflows since their inception in mid-November. Monday marked a record trading day for many of these funds, pushing cumulative inflows past the $1 billion milestone in less than two months.
Supply Squeeze and Regulatory Tailwinds
Analysis of exchange data reveals that XRP holdings on trading platforms have fallen to multi-year lows. This scarcity suggests fewer tokens are readily available for sale, potentially amplifying price movements even with moderate demand. The surge also benefits from a broader market shift favoring risk assets, fueled by growing optimism around the U.S. regulatory environment and anticipation of market structure legislation slated for January.
Technical Outlook
For XRP, the critical test now lies in its ability to maintain levels above the former resistance zone between $2.28 and $2.32. A sustained hold above this range could signal further upside potential, moving beyond what traders might otherwise dismiss as a short-lived spike, especially in a steady Bitcoin market where speculative capital rotates to prominent altcoins.