XRP ETFs: The Universe’s Least Popular Party Guests

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Ah, the XRP ETFs. The financial equivalent of that one party guest who shows up late, spills their drink, and then wonders why no one’s inviting them to the next gathering. Despite the crypto market’s best efforts to throw a rager, these ETFs have been standing awkwardly by the punch bowl, nursing a glass of flat soda. Recent days have seen them consistently fail to regain momentum, much like a three-legged dog trying to win a sprint.

Since their grand entrance in November 2025, U.S. spot XRP ETFs have logged their fifth day of net outflows. That’s right, five times they’ve been shown the door. And not just any door-the kind with a “Do Not Disturb” sign and a lock that’s been super-glued shut. According to SosoValue (a name that sounds like it was picked by a committee of accountants on a coffee break), the last trading session saw a net outflow of $2.21 million as of Feb. 18. That’s not just a withdrawal; it’s a full-on retreat, complete with bugle and white flag.

The Lowest Outflow Ever: A New Record in Financial Apathy

This marks the fifth and lowest capital withdrawal ever recorded by the XRP funds. Institutional investors are apparently still hiding under their desks, clutching their spreadsheets and muttering about “market volatility.” Meanwhile, the broad market sell-off continues to intensify, like a drama queen who’s discovered a single gray hair and is now convinced the apocalypse is nigh.

While XRP ETFs have seen larger exits in the past, this particular withdrawal has caught the attention of market participants. Why? Because it’s positioning the price of XRP for more downward pressure, despite its recent attempts to recover. It’s like watching a balloon try to float after someone’s tied a bowling ball to it. Spoiler alert: it’s not going to end well.

XRP Dips 5%: The Financial Equivalent of a Faceplant

As usual, the poor performance of XRP funds has been triggered by increased selling pressure faced by XRP and its crypto buddies. Amid this prolonged volatility, XRP has continued to show weak price movements, plunging by 5.28% over the last day. At the time of writing, it’s trading at $1.39, which is roughly the cost of a cup of coffee that’s been left on the radiator for too long.

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Grayscale, the lone ranger of the XRP ETF world, single-handedly incurred the $2.21 million withdrawal during the last 24-hour trading period. Meanwhile, the other funds stood by, doing absolutely nothing. It’s like a group project where one person does all the work and the rest just sign their names. Institutional investors, taking a cue from the world’s most cautious cat, are sitting on the sidelines as XRP fails to break past $1.70 and reclaim its position around $2.00. At this rate, it might as well start a GoFundMe.

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2026-02-19 19:21