In a market climate characterized by caution and shifting investor behaviors, digital asset investment products experienced collective outflows of $206 million for the second consecutive week. Surprisingly, amidst this trend, XRP emerged as an anomaly, attracting $1.3 million in inflows, showcasing resilience against the broader market direction.
CoinShares Report: Digital Asset ETP Trading Volumes Dip Slightly to $18 Billion, Bitcoin Outflows Reach $192 Million
CoinShares' latest report reveals a slight dip in trading volumes for digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), totaling $18 billion. These volumes, constituting 28% of total Bitcoin trading volumes, indicate a decrease from the previous month's 55%. While Bitcoin witnessed significant outflows totaling $192 million, short-Bitcoin products experienced minimal outflows of $0.3 million, suggesting limited interest in capitalizing on negative market sentiment.
U.S. ETFs Hit by Negative Sentiment: Outflows Reach $244 Million, Ethereum's Sixth Consecutive Week of Outflows
The negative sentiment primarily affected U.S. ETFs, resulting in outflows of $244 million. While established ETFs bore the brunt of this sentiment, newly issued ETFs continued to attract inflows, albeit at a reduced rate compared to previous weeks. Ethereum recorded outflows of $34 million, marking its sixth consecutive week of negative flows. However, multi-asset products displayed improved sentiment, attracting $9 million in inflows last week. Additionally, Litecoin and Chainlink saw positive inflows of $3.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively.
XRP Bucks Trend with $1.3 Million Inflows: Ripple's Technology Adoption and Price Performance Drive Interest
In contrast to the broader outflow trend, XRP stood out with $1.3 million in inflows. This unexpected surge in interest could be attributed to specific factors, potentially including the growing adoption of Ripple's technology solutions, particularly its cross-border payment platform. Furthermore, XRP's price performance further underscores its resilience and attractiveness to investors. Currently priced at $0.5336, XRP has witnessed a modest 0.82% increase in the last 24 hours and a significant 3.01% gain over the past week. The 24-hour trading volume of XRP surged by 12.61%, reaching $1,129,623,228, indicating heightened activity and interest in the asset.
Despite prevailing market uncertainties and negative trends, XRP's resilience and ability to attract inflows highlight its enduring appeal to both short-term traders and long-term investors. With ongoing developments in Ripple's technology and increased trading activ