XRP declines 5% over the past week despite continued ETF inflows, as regulatory delays weigh on investor sentiment.
XRP dropped 5% to around $1.03 over the past week, underperforming bitcoin, ether, and solana as the broader crypto market gained 1.4%. The decline contrasts with four consecutive weeks of net inflows into XRP-focused exchange-traded funds, though new capital fell 93% week-over-week to $1 million.
Bitcoin and ether ETFs attracted hundreds of millions in the same period, highlighting XRP’s relative weakness. Analysts cite regulatory uncertainty, including delays in the Senate’s CLARITY Act vote, as a key factor suppressing institutional interest. The vote is not expected before mid-September.
Traders note balanced positioning in XRP markets, with order flow remaining robust despite neutral volume metrics. Long-term sentiment remains optimistic, though short-term price action reflects caution amid regulatory ambiguity.