TLDR
- XRP ETFs pulled in $28.14 million on August 26, the second-largest daily inflow of 2026
- Bitwise led with $13.12 million, followed by Franklin Templeton and Canary Capital
- Large holders accumulated around 460 million XRP, the highest buying activity since February
- XRP broke above its 200-day EMA for the first time since October 2025, triggering a short squeeze to $1.70
- Key support sits at $1.35–$1.40, with analysts watching $1.48–$1.52 as the next reclaim zone
XRP recovered above $1.40 after a week of strong institutional buying and a surge in ETF demand. The token climbed roughly 20% over seven days before pulling back from a high of $1.70.
On August 26, US spot XRP ETFs recorded $28.14 million in inflows, according to SoSoValue data. That was the second-highest single-day figure of 2026, behind only January 5 when $46.1 million came in.
Bitwise’s XRP ETF led the day with $13.12 million, accounting for 46% of total inflows. Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ fund added $9 million, and Canary Capital’s XRPC brought in $6.01 million. No flows were reported for 21Shares or Grayscale on that day.
XRP ETFs have now recorded seven consecutive days of positive inflows, with a combined $106 million flowing in during that stretch. This points to renewed interest from institutional investors who appear to be buying into the recent dip.
Whales Step In During the Pullback
Large holders accumulated around 460 million XRP during the pullback, the highest level of whale buying since February. That kind of activity suggests confidence among bigger players, even as the price retreated from recent highs.
XRP broke above its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) for the first time since October 2025 last week. That move triggered a short squeeze that pushed the price to $1.70 before sellers stepped in.
The token then pulled back and retested the 200-day EMA from above, where buyers returned. The $1.35–$1.40 zone is now being watched as key support.
Analyst Jules (@JulesNetX) noted that the move from $1.00 to $1.70 looked like a liquidity sweep at the top. He said the pullback landed in the $1.36–$1.40 demand zone and that holding this level would put $1.48–$1.52 back in play on strong 4-hour closes. He warned that losing this zone could lead to a deeper reset first.
$XRP went almost vertical from $1.00 to $1.70 before taking a breath.
That wick at $1.70 looks more like a liquidity sweep than real acceptance. The pullback has now landed right in the $1.36–$1.40 demand zone, this is the level that matters.
As long as we hold here, the next… pic.twitter.com/KQC3H6Ygqk
— Jules 𝕏 (@JulesNetX) August 27, 2026
Macro Conditions and Sentiment
The broader crypto market also got a lift from macro developments. The US Treasury announced an increase in bond buybacks, which eased rate hike expectations ahead of the September Fed meeting.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index moved into “Extreme Greed” at 80, a level not seen since December 2024. Back then, XRP was trading around $3.40 following the post-election rally.
On August 27, XRP traded at $1.4634. The RSI stood at 56.48, above neutral but not overbought. The Chaikin Money Flow reading was 0.04, just above neutral.
Resistance sits at $1.50. A breakout above that level puts $1.60 in view, around 9.3% above current price. One analyst has set a target of $1.80 with a stop below the 200-day EMA.
