XRP surges 31% in a week as spot ETF inflows hit $1.57 billion

Ripple’s XRP recorded a significant surge this week, gaining 31% in value over the past seven days. During this period, XRP climbed from $1.15 to a high of $1.66 before stabilizing at $1.40, which has now become a key support level for the altcoin. Increased buying activity has helped XRP maintain its recent momentum.

XRP ETF inflows and market sentiment

Spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $1.57 billion in inflows this week, according to data from Traders Union. On August 20, 2026, ETFs registered a daily inflow of $125 million, the lowest single-day gain of the week, while subsequent days saw stronger investments. These substantial inflows have contributed to the positive sentiment surrounding XRP’s recent rally.

XRP stands as the native digital asset of Ripple, a blockchain-based payment protocol designed to facilitate fast and low-cost international money transfers for financial institutions worldwide.

Mini dictionary: Spot ETF, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of a physical asset, such as a cryptocurrency like XRP, rather than futures contracts. Spot ETFs allow investors to gain direct exposure to price movements with higher transparency and without the need to hold the asset directly.