Why hasn’t XRP risen despite $1B in XRP ETF assets?

AUM can rise from price changes, sponsor seeding, or secondary trading. Price usually reacts to net creations in the primary market. If creations lag and derivatives hedging or escrow supply offset demand, spot price often stays rangebound despite large reported assets.

What should Swiss investors track beyond AUM?

Watch net creations versus redemptions, ETF premiums and spreads, and futures basis and open interest. If creations rise for several days and spreads hold firm, that is constructive. Also factor in custody terms, trading hours, and CHF conversion costs when planning entries and exits.

How do XRP ETF inflows differ from net creations?

Inflows can reflect secondary market trading that does not require new units. Net creations are new units minted after netting redemptions, and they signal fresh demand. Rising creations with steady premiums and tight spreads usually point to stronger price support.

What signals could precede a breakout in XRP price today?

Look for several sessions of positive net creations, reduced short hedging in futures, stable or improving ETF premiums, and rising volume without slippage. If these align while escrow supply is absorbed, odds of a sustained move up improve.

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XRP-USD Today: January 3 — $1B ETF AUM, Price Stagnant on Flows

ByDanny Kontos January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

XRP ETF headlines look strong, with assets near $1.14B, yet XRP price today is flat around $1.88. We track XRPUSD and see the main driver is not AUM but net creations. When creations lag, price impact fades even with large inflows. For Swiss investors, this means focusing on flow quality, not totals, and watching hedging in futures plus Ripple’s escrow timing that can absorb demand.