The XRP ETF has changed rapidly after a rocky start to the year, and the changes are evident in both flows and the market. After a difficult first quarter, funds recorded solid and sustained inflows that helped push the altcoin past the $1.40 level.
XRP ETF records best week of 2026
Market expert Sam Daodu writes for 24/7 Wall St. reported For the week ending April 17, the XRP ETF brought in $55.39 million, which he said was its best weekly performance so far in 2026. On April 20, the fund added an additional $3 million.
Equally important for sentiment is the lack of capital outflows since April 9th. Daodu pointed out that this is the first period of uninterrupted continuous purchases of the XRP ETFs they have put together throughout the year.
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In the months leading up to April, the XRP ETF experienced an outflow of assets. their Assets under management It peaked in January at more than $1.5 billion, but outflows intensified and it fell below $950 million in March.
This time, Daodu emphasized that capital inflows are more stable, with daily inflows rather than sporadic spikes, suggesting a more permanent change in investor behavior.
Among the competitive lineup of XRP products, the top cumulative inflow still belongs to Canary Capital, which holds $421.86 million in net inflows across the suite. But Daodu said the lead had shrunk.
In April, Canary had zero net inflows on most trading days, while Bitwise and Franklin Templeton increased their net inflows almost every day. Bitwise Cumulative number of inflows Currently sitting at $419.17 million, it is only $2.69 million behind Canary, giving it a clear chance to take the top spot this week.
Franklin Templeton's XRPZ is chasing third place and has been consistently closing in on Bitwise throughout its April run. In Daodu's framework, Bitwise and Franklin absorbed almost all of April's inflows, while the rest of the XRP ETF sectors were flat or negative.
missing a key catalyst
Mr. Daodu also pointed to key catalysts that will determine whether this positive momentum continues. According to experts, the XRP ETF's follow-through potential is primarily tied to: US regulatory clarity—Specifically, the CLARITY method.
The bill missed out on an April rate hike and faces a tight deadline in May. Sen. Thom Tillis asked Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott to delay the increase until May, as the bill must pass the committee before the Senate adjourns on May 21st.
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If not, Mr. Daodu is expected to Cryptocurrency market structure framework It may be postponed indefinitely. The CLARITY Act is expected to permanently and officially classify XRP as a digital commodity.
This classification is not just a theoretical legal detail, but is seen as a missing piece that can potentially reduce uncertainty for organizations. A Coinbase study cited in the report found that 65% of institutional investors are waiting for just such clarity before putting meaningful money into XRP.
As of this writing, the altcoin is stable at around $1.43, up nearly 2% and 8% over the past 7 and 14 days, respectively.
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