XRP’s 32% August Rebound Gets an $80 Million ETF Boost—But Whale Flows Cut Both Ways

XRP’s 32% August Rebound Gets an $80 Million ETF Boost—But Whale Flows Cut Both Ways


XRP coin amid bright yellow market currents and two opposing whale silhouettes image By Isaac • August 26, 2026 3:30 pm •

XRP has climbed out of its sub-$1 hole and is now on pace for its strongest monthly gain in more than a year.

The rebound is real. So are the crosscurrents underneath it.

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XRP traded near $1.40 on August 26 after reaching roughly $1.70 during last week’s broad crypto surge. Even after a daily pullback of about 5%, the token remained on track for an August gain near 32%—its best monthly performance since July 2025.

CryptoSlate reports that U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds drew about $23.87 million on August 25. That was their largest daily inflow since May 11 and extended the group’s positive streak to nine trading sessions.

Those funds have now collected more than

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