XRP holds above $1.10 as ETF inflows rise, but traders stay cautious

XRP managed to stay above the $1.10 support level despite a sharp sell‑off that wiped out over $1.7 billion in leveraged positions across crypto markets [1]. Institutional money continued to flow into XRP‑linked products, adding roughly $6.75 million and bringing cumulative ETF inflows to about $1.44 billion [3][4].

Key takeaways

• XRP held the $1.10 support zone, trading around $1.11‑$1.12 after a late‑session rally [4].
• ETF inflows rose to $1.44 billion, with $6.75 million added in the latest 24‑hour period [3][4].
• Futures trading volume jumped to roughly $5 billion, but open interest stayed near cycle lows, indicating short‑term repositioning [3][4].
• Technical indicators remain bearish: price is below the 50‑, 100‑ and 200‑day moving averages and MACD stays negative [1].
• Ongoing liquidation pressure has driven $1.7 billion of leveraged losses, heightening risk for altcoins like XRP [1].

Institutional inflows and market dynamics

The latest data show that XRP‑linked investment products attracted an additional $6.75 million in inflows, pushing total ETF inflows to approximately $1.44 billion [3][4]. This influx contrasts with a recent outflow of $5 million that broke a 21‑day inflow streak, suggesting a shift back toward institutional accumulation after short‑term traders exited [1]. Futures activity also surged, with trading volume reaching about $5 billion, though open interest remained low, signaling that traders are repositioning rather than building long‑term positions [3][4].

Despite these inflows, XRP’s price action remains fragile. The token rose about 1 % to $1.1141 after briefly climbing above $1.12, but it stayed below key moving averages that still favor sellers [4]. Technical analysis points to a critical support range of $1.05‑$1.10, with the next resistance zone between $1.12 and $1.13. A break below $1.10 could open the path to $0.80‑$0.65, while a sustained hold might allow a rally toward $1.26 and beyond [1][3][4].

Liquidity stress and broader market context

The broader crypto market has been under pressure from massive liquidations that erased more than $1.7 billion in leveraged positions, a factor that continues to weigh on XRP’s price stability [1]. Trading volume for XRP jumped 56 % to roughly $3.4 billion in the past 24 hours, indicating that the recent sell‑off was driven more by forced liquidations than by gradual distribution [1]. Investor sentiment, measured by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, fell to 19, reflecting “Extreme Fear” amid geopolitical tensions and concerns over potential tariff hikes [1].

Why it matters

XRP’s ability to hold above $1.10 shows that institutional interest can provide a floor even when the broader market is volatile. However, the combination of bearish technical signals, low open interest, and ongoing liquidation pressure suggests that any recovery may be tentative. Traders will watch the $1.12‑$1.13 resistance zone and the upcoming Ledger version 3.2.0 upgrade slated for June 15, which aims to cut server memory usage by about 40 % and rebrand the core software to “xrpld” [3][4]. The next price move—whether a bounce above resistance or a slip below $1.10—will likely determine whether XRP can transition from short‑term repositioning to a more sustained rally.