XRP ETFs topped Bitcoin and Ethereum funds in May, drawing $131.94 million in net inflows even as the broader market struggled.
According to SoSoValue data, regulated XRP exchange-traded products pulled in $131.94 million in May — the strongest monthly inflow for XRP ETFs so far in 2026. That figure eclipses April’s roughly $81.59 million and follows a string of mixed results earlier in the year (March saw more than $31 million in outflows, while January and February posted smaller net inflows).
The inflows came amid weakness in XRP’s spot price, with the token retesting lower yearly levels during the month. Despite that price pressure, ETF demand remained steady, suggesting investors continued to see value in regulated XRP exposure while many other funds were bleeding capital.
By contrast, Bitcoin and Ethereum funds recorded heavy outflows in May: roughly $2.43 billion left Bitcoin products and about $540.88 million exited Ethereum products. That divergence left XRP ahead of the two largest crypto assets on a monthly fund-flow basis and made it one of the few major crypto-linked ETF categories to attract notable inflows during the period.
Other data points highlight the momentum building for XRP ETFs: earlier May figures showed the category posting its strongest weekly inflow since late 2025 and a strong single-day inflow in mid-May. Crypto.news previously reported that XRP investment products attracted $85.8 million over a three-week span while BTC and ETH products experienced far larger net outflows.
What this means: the inflows strengthen XRP ETFs’ position in the 2026 fund-flow race and underscore ongoing investor interest in regulated altcoin products amid market volatility. Key drivers remain regulatory clarity, access to funds, and institutional adoption — but whether that demand can persist into June is an open question as XRP’s price and broader market conditions remain under pressure.
At the time of writing, Ripple’s native token was trading at $1.30, per crypto.news data.
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