XRP ETFs outpaced Bitcoin and Ethereum funds in May, drawing $131.94 million in net inflows — their strongest monthly performance so far in 2026, data from SoSoValue shows.
The May haul surpassed April’s roughly $81.59 million inflow and reversed March’s outflows (more than $31 million). Smaller net inflows were recorded in January and February. Crucially, the uptick in ETF demand came despite a weak spot market for XRP: the token retested lower yearly levels during May, yet regulated XRP products continued to attract capital for most of the month.
That demand put XRP ETFs well ahead of the biggest crypto fund categories. Bitcoin products suffered approximately $2.43 billion in outflows in May, and Ethereum funds saw about $540.88 million leave. The result made XRP one of the few major crypto-linked ETF categories to post meaningful inflows while the broader market was under pressure.
The divergence persisted into late May: XRP funds continued adding fresh capital across several sessions even as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs kept bleeding assets. Earlier in the month, XRP ETFs posted their strongest weekly inflow since late 2025 and recorded a notable daily inflow in mid-May — moments when BTC and ETH products were experiencing withdrawals. Over a recent three-week span, crypto.news previously reported XRP investment products had taken in $85.8 million while Bitcoin and Ethereum saw much larger net outflows.
Although ETF flows have strengthened XRP’s position in the 2026 fund-flow race, that hasn’t translated into a clear price breakout: XRP traded around $1.30 at the time of writing and remained under market pressure. The flows suggest investors are selectively allocating to regulated altcoin exposure — influenced by factors such as fund access, institutional interest, and regulatory developments — even amid volatility.
Whether ETF demand for XRP can sustain into June will be a key watchpoint for traders and institutions alike as the market navigates weak conditions and evolving regulatory dynamics.
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