Ethereum rises 8% this month while XRP falls 2% – which is the better

Ethereum climbed about 8% over the past 30 days, pushing toward $1,850, while XRP slipped roughly 2% to $1.12 in the same period [3]. The divergent price action reflects a shift in institutional money: Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $84 million in the week to July 11, their strongest week since April, whereas XRP ETFs posted a $7 million outflow [3].

Why the price split emerged

The month‑long rally in ETH coincides with fresh institutional capital returning to the network after eight weeks of outflows that exceeded $500 million [3]. The $84 million weekly inflow, though modest relative to ETH’s market size, signals a rotation from Bitcoin‑linked assets into ETH, where demand for gas fees and DeFi activity remains strong. By contrast, XRP’s ETF inflows have dried up, turning a previous net inflow into a small outflow, which has weighed on its price despite a tightening on‑chain supply.

Tokenized asset advantage

Beyond price moves, ETH’s dominance in the tokenized real‑world assets (RWA) space is widening. As of Feb. 10, ETH hosted $14.6 billion of tradeable tokenized assets, up 16% from the prior month, dwarfing XRP’s $303.8 million and growing at a faster rate [1]. This larger asset base typically translates into deeper liquidity and more downstream applications, reinforcing ETH’s appeal as a core holding for exposure to the RWA trend. XRP does hold a niche in “represented” tokenized assets—$1.5 billion, up 267%—but these assets are less directly tied to price dynamics [1].

Market‑wide driver

Both coins’ declines earlier in the month were tied to Bitcoin’s 20% slide, which pulled down the broader crypto market as investors exited Bitcoin ETFs at a record pace [2]. The recent divergence therefore stems less from coin‑specific fundamentals and more from where fresh money is flowing after the Bitcoin‑driven sell‑off.

What to watch

• ETH price levels: $1,800 support and $1,900 resistance as the token tests its recent range.
• XRP supply dynamics: Monitor large‑holder (whale) buying activity and any tightening of on‑chain supply, which could influence short‑term price pressure.
• ETF flow reports: Weekly net inflows/outflows for ETH and XRP spot ETFs, especially any reversal in XRP’s trend, will signal shifting institutional sentiment.

Ethereum’s price rise, backed by renewed ETF inflows and a commanding lead in tradeable tokenized assets, suggests a more resilient demand base than XRP’s. However, XRP’s smaller market cap and potential upside from regulatory or payments‑related catalysts keep it in contention for a higher‑risk, higher‑reward play. The next few weeks of ETF flow data and on‑chain supply shifts will clarify which token offers the stronger upside.