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The market is returning to risk and alternatives are quickly monopolizing capital.
Ripple (XRP) is leapfrogging the pack. From a technical perspective, it’s up about 14% for the week at $2.20, nearly double the movement of Ethereum (ETH).
Over the quarter, losses were recovered, with a return on investment for the fourth quarter standing at around -22%.
In this context, Ripple could lead alts towards the end of the year. Institutional investors have so far invested $643 million in XRP ETFs, with Canary Capital (XRPC) contributing 51% of the total.
Source: SoSo Value
In short, the price action corresponds to Ripple’s growing presence on Wall Street.
However, it will still need an increase of around 20% to completely reverse the momentum of the fourth quarter. Add to that the memory of the October-November sell-off and investors remain a little cautious. However, signs of renewed optimism are beginning to appear.
Institutional flows are leaving a deeper imprint on XRP’s on-chain metrics, and capital from other large-cap cryptocurrencies is also flowing in. Could all this mean that XRP’s advance cycle is just beginning?
XRP Shows Signs of a Deeper Bullish Phase
Institutional appetite for XRP is catching up with broader investor interest.
For example, a massive transfer has just hit XRPL. 110,193,345 XRP was moved in a single transaction. Remarkably, it was sent from Bitcoin (BTC) markets and processed for just 0.01 XRP fees.
In turn, this demonstrates why XRPL continues to stand out, providing speed, scalability and efficiency that few networks can match. Meanwhile, Binance’s XRP reserves fell to a monthly low.
Source: CryptoQuant
Since the October crash, investors have withdrawn approximately 270 million XRP from exchanges, including 84 million XRP this week alone, showing stronger hands supporting Ripple’s outperformance.
Technically and on-chain, XRP ETF inflows are deep and the rally appears widespread rather than concentrated, reminiscent of the November 2024 run, where it surged more than 200% in a single month.
If momentum holds, another 120%-plus rally could push Ripple toward $5, signaling the start of a deeper bull phase as ETF inflows spark broader market interest.
Final Thoughts
- Large transfers and decreasing FX supply show strong on-chain activity.
- XRP is rising as demand from institutions and ETFs increases, supporting a move towards $5.
