The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement as Bitcoin ETFs surge, but here’s the twist: while Bitcoin steals the spotlight, XRP funds are quietly stealing the show. Last week, Bitcoin ETFs attracted a staggering $352 million in inflows, accounting for nearly half of the total $716 million invested in crypto funds. But what’s truly surprising is that XRP funds, not Ethereum, emerged as the runner-up, thanks to a new leveraged ETF that’s turning heads. And this is the part most people miss: Short-Bitcoin products saw their largest outflows since March 2025, totaling $18.7 million. Could this signal that investors believe the worst of the negative sentiment is behind us? James Butterfill, CoinShares' head of research, thinks so, drawing parallels to a similar price low in 2025. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $90,259, up 1% in the past day and 6.6% over the week. Meanwhile, XRP funds raked in $244 million, while Ethereum funds added a modest $39 million. But here’s where it gets controversial: despite a 7.9% rebound from November lows, total crypto assets under management stand at $180 billion, still far below the all-time high of $264 billion. Is this a sign of lingering caution, or an opportunity for growth? Butterfill notes that minor outflows on Thursday and Friday were likely tied to U.S. macroeconomic data hinting at persistent inflationary pressures. Speaking of inflation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest PCE data revealed a 2.8% year-over-year rise in September, slightly cooler than August’s 2.9%. Here’s a thought-provoking question: With Myriad users predicting a 94% chance of another 25 basis point cut by the Federal Open Market Committee, how will this impact crypto markets? Are we on the brink of a new era of stability, or is volatility here to stay? Share your thoughts in the comments—let’s spark a debate!
