The $105 Million Boom That Could Dethrone Ethereum

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The $105 Million Boom That Could Dethrone Ethereum

It’s a truth universally acknowledged, that a crypto investor in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a thrilling ride. And what a ride it has been! Last week, digital asset investment products pulled in a staggering 527 million inflows, but it was not all champagne and caviar. Investor sentiment was as volatile as a Russian winter, with market nervousness and the buzz around DeepSeek sending everyone into a tizzy.

But amidst all the chaos, one digital asset stood tall – Bitcoin, the grande dame of cryptocurrencies. With a whopping $486 million inflows, it’s no wonder it’s the star of the show. And if you thought that was impressive, short Bitcoin products added another $3.7 million for the second week running, because why not?

But let’s talk about XRP, the quiet one in the corner. It’s been a bit of a wallflower, but not anymore. With 105 million in inflows so far this year, it’s the second-best-performing altcoin, right behind Ethereum. Ah, Ethereum, the darling of the crypto world, which has been having a bit of a rough patch, shall we say.

Ethereum’s had a total of $177 million inflows this year, but it ended last week with net zero flows. It’s a bit like a Russian aristocrat’s ball – all glitz and glamour, but beneath the surface, a mess of intrigue and backstabbing. The links to the tech sector took a hit after Nvidia’s stumble, and add in some internal drama and skepticism from its own community, and Ethereum is looking a bit shaky.

Meanwhile, XRP has been quietly building momentum, like a Russian snowball rolling down a hill. A lot of that is down to Ripple, which has been making some big moves in cross-border payments. And let’s not forget the “Made in America” label, which might just give XRP an edge as regulations and tax rules keep changing.

The real deal? XRP is doing all this without an ETF. That’s right, no exchange-traded fund, no problem. But the rumors of an XRP ETF are getting louder, and it feels like it’s more a question of “when” than “if.” If that happens, expect even more money to flow in.

Could XRP eventually challenge Ethereum’s spot next to Bitcoin? Maybe. Stranger things have happened, like a Russian winter without snow.

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2025-02-03 17:46