XRP Price Outlook as ETF Inflows Hit Second-Largest 2026 Level: Will Rally Continue?

XRP price recovered above $1.40 as institutional inflows strengthened confidence across the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin price held above $80,000, while Ethereum advanced beyond $2,500 as digital assets extended their recovery.

The total crypto market capitalization rose 3.05% in the last 24 hours to $2.7 trillion. The improvement was in response to institutional involvement and demand for regulated investment products.

XRP ETF Demand Strengthens, Hitting Second-Largest in 2026

Data from SoSoValue indicates that on August 26, $28.14 million worth of activity took place on US spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 

That was the second-highest daily inflow in 2026, as XRP slipped from a last week high of around $1.69. The only month higher was January 5, when the funds collected $46.1 million.

Bitwise’s XRP ETF led Wednesday’s subscriptions with $13.12 million, representing 46% of combined inflows. Next came Franklin Templeton with its $9 million XRPZ fund and Canary Capital with $6.01 million in its XRPC fund. During the session, there were no flows reported for 21Shares and Grayscale.

XRP has gained about 20% over seven days after three weeks of weakness. The token continued its rally into $1.69, but prices were held back as resistance met with profit taking. But ETF subscription data indicates that investors have been willing to pick up more during the temporary declines.