XRP fell roughly 5% last week, lagging behind the broader crypto market as Bitcoin, Ether and Solana each moved higher.
The payments-focused cryptocurrency declined to about $1.03, while BTC, ETH and SOL gained between 1% and 4%. The total crypto market value rose 1.4% to approximately $2.19 trillion, while XRP remained around the $1.03 level.
XRP’s weak price performance comes despite its ETFs recording net inflows for the fourth week in a row. However, demand has faded sharply, with weekly inflows falling around 93% to approximately $1 million, according to SoSoValue. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs continued to attract hundreds of millions of dollars.
Analysts and traders have offered several explanations for XRP’s sluggish price action. Regulatory uncertainty is one of the biggest concerns, especially after the U.S. Senate postponed work on the CLARITY Act. The legislation is considered important for defining XRP’s regulatory position and potentially paving the way for increased institutional adoption. The Senate is not expected to vote on the bill before mid-September at the earliest.
ETF flow trends currently point to a relatively balanced market.
Nexo analyst Iliya Kalchev said XRP’s positioning remains patient, noting that sizable order flows are continuing even as volume indicators turn neutral. He characterized the activity as “quiet absorption,” rather than capitulation or evidence of a confirmed breakout.
Long-term sentiment toward XRP, however, remains positive among some investors.
Jake Claver, a qualified family office professional and chairman of Digital Ascension Group, said XRP could eventually become an important component of the global financial system.
According to Claver, XRP is increasingly positioned to serve as a global bridge asset and could potentially qualify for a tier-one designation from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a classification reserved for highly liquid and stable assets that banks may hold.
