XRP just stole the spotlight in crypto fund inflows, racking up a massive $120 million last week—the biggest haul since December 2025. This surge propelled total crypto inflows to $224 million, marking the fourth positive week out of the last five. Investors poured money back into digital assets as broader markets stabilize, with XRP's year-to-date inflows now hitting $159 million. This momentum echoes the rebound seen in early 2026, when regulatory clarity boosted altcoin confidence after a volatile Q4 2025.

XRP's Institutional Appeal Grows

Fund managers zeroed in on XRP amid whispers of expanding blockchain adoption in cross-border payments. The inflows highlight a shift from Bitcoin dominance, as altcoins like XRP attract capital seeking diversified exposure. Over the past six months, similar patterns emerged during Ripple's legal wins, driving inflows that outpaced Ethereum in select weeks. Traders now eye XRP as a hedge against traditional finance volatility, blending crypto investment strategies with macro trends.

Technical Confluence Points to Bullish Continuation

XRP trades at $1.35, firmly in a bullish trend with the EMA50 at $1.34 acting as immediate support and the EMA200 at $1.37 capping overhead resistance for now. Momentum holds neutral on the RSI at 55.8, avoiding overbought extremes, while the MACD flashes a golden cross at 0.01, confirming upward strength that institutional desks love for entries. Price dances inside the Bollinger Bands, testing the upper resistance at $1.39 as volatility builds—expect exhaustion there before a quick dip to the lower support at $1.28, setting up confluence for buyers to reload on the 50-EMA and push toward fresh highs in this cycle.