TLDR
- XRP exchange-traded funds surpassed $1 billion in assets under management across five major issuers
- The token’s long track record and familiarity among traditional investors helped drive ETF adoption
- Spot XRP ETFs recorded $423.27 million in inflows since November 14
- XRP price reached $1.85, up 4.26% despite recovering from early session losses to $1.797
- VivoPower announced a partnership to acquire Ripple Labs equity worth nearly $1 billion in XRP exposure
XRP exchange-traded funds crossed the $1 billion mark in total assets under management. The milestone comes as traditional investors continue allocating capital to cryptocurrency products.
JUST IN: ETF clients buy $18.99 million worth of $XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.14 billion. pic.twitter.com/PgShUtlRXb
— Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) December 18, 2025
Five major ETF issuers now hold $1.14 billion in combined assets. Canary Capital, 21Shares, Grayscale Investments, Bitwise Asset Management and Franklin Templeton make up the group.
Sui Chung, CEO of crypto price index provider CF Benchmarks, explained the appeal to traditional investors. “Many investors are taking a position in XRP because of the familiarity. It has a long track record,” Chung told CNBC.
The token’s multi-year price performance attracted attention from institutional buyers. XRP gained approximately 417% since 2022, though it declined 22.81% since the start of this year.
Spot XRP ETFs recorded $423.27 million in net inflows since November 14. The data from CoinGlass shows sustained interest from investors entering through regulated products.
Price Recovery After Morning Dip
XRP traded at $1.85 during Wednesday’s session after recovering from early weakness. The token dropped to $1.797 during European morning hours before buyers stepped in.
The rebound happened during U.S. trading hours as buyers pushed the token toward session highs. Short-term support formed above $1.84, though trading volume remained below recent averages.
The Last Time This Happened, $XRP Spiked 850%: Details. #Ripple 🧵🧵🧵 pic.twitter.com/qc4npMDa8R
— TheCryptoBasic (@thecryptobasic) December 18, 2025
Volume spikes at 03:25 and 03:26 UTC totaled nearly 19 million tokens. The concentrated bursts of activity pushed price through the $1.84 resistance level.
The price action developed without a broader market catalyst. Technical positioning and specific token flows drove the movement rather than general market momentum.
Ripple Equity Deal Boosts Sentiment
VivoPower announced a partnership with Lean Ventures to acquire Ripple Labs equity. The joint venture provides indirect exposure to nearly $1 billion worth of XRP.
The partnership aims to source up to $300 million in Ripple shares. The target market includes institutional and qualified retail investors in South Korea.
VivoPower expects to generate roughly $75 million in management and performance fees over three years. The deal reinforces institutional interest in Ripple-linked assets.
The token now trades at $1.81 at the time of publication. XRP consolidated just below the $1.87 to $1.90 supply zone where sellers previously emerged.
The current setup shows controlled accumulation rather than momentum chasing. Lighter turnover suggests institutions remain cautious at current price levels.
