Institutional flows into crypto ETFs are picking up again in early 2026, signaling renewed confidence across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP investment products.
Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs recorded $659 million in total net inflows on Jan. 2, led by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT and Grayscale’s ETHE.
New SEC guidance may allow issuers to fast-track crypto ETFs delayed by the government shutdown, with Bitwise’s XRP ETF possibly among the next to advance.
DOGE and XRP ETF tickers appear on the DTCC website as part of the listing process. While not confirming approval, it marks a major step for Grayscale’s ETF expansion.
Ripple partners with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to test credit card settlements on XRP Ledger using RLUSD stablecoin, pending U.S. regulatory approval.