XRP spot ETFs posted $45M in weekly inflows while Bitcoin and Ethereum funds faced massive outflows, as the Fear & Greed Index hit its lowest since the FTX collapse.
XRP spot ETFs emerged as the sole bright spot in a brutal week for crypto investment products, recording nearly $45 million in net inflows while Bitcoin funds hemorrhaged $264 million.
Weekly fund flow data shows a stark divergence in institutional sentiment. XRP ETFs attracted $44.9 million in net inflows, marking their best weekly performance in 2026 and making XRP the only major digital asset to record positive flows.
Bitcoin investment products lost $264 million, extending a multi-week streak of outflows. Ethereum funds fared even worse on a relative basis, with combined BTC and ETH fund outflows reaching $750 million according to data from The Block. Solana followed with modest $8.2 million in inflows, while most other altcoin products saw net redemptions.
The broader market backdrop remains grim. Bitcoin is trading near $70,000, down roughly 44% from its October 2025 all-time high of $126,000. Ethereum has pulled back to around $2,050, while Solana hit a two-year low near $84.
The flow divergence highlights a notable shift in institutional positioning. While investors are reducing exposure to Bitcoin, XRP is attracting fresh capital, driven partly by its growing ETF ecosystem and regulatory tailwinds from the resolution of Ripple's long-running SEC case.
XRP now leads all digital assets in year-to-date inflows at $109 million, a remarkable achievement given the broader risk-off environment. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to as low as 5 on February 6 before recovering slightly to 9, its lowest sustained readings since the FTX collapse in late 2022 and the Terra/Luna crash.
Regional flows add another layer. U.S. investors accounted for $214 million in net outflows, while European and Canadian markets recorded positive inflows, suggesting divergent risk appetites across geographies.
The White House is scheduled to host a second round of talks on February 10, bringing together major banks and crypto industry representatives to negotiate stablecoin regulation within the Clarity Act. Progress on this legislation could provide a catalyst for broader market recovery. Meanwhile, the risk of a U.S. government shutdown before February 14 adds another overhang, with Polymarket pricing the probability at 77%.
This is a developing story. XRP's resilience in institutional flows stands in contrast to the broader crypto market rout, but sustained recovery will likely depend on macro sentiment and regulatory progress in Washington.
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