# XRP near $1 as ETF inflows stall, RLUSD stablecoin dominates network

**Published:** 2026-08-16T17:45:47.172Z  
**Topic:** Ripple Xrp  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/cfb98c2b-207d-4248-b460-64afd22eff52

XRP slides to $1, its 52‑week low, despite $1.47 bn of ETF inflows; RLUSD stablecoin now holds 82% of network value.

XRP fell to $1.03 on June 25, its lowest level this year and a 52‑week trough, even as spot ETFs have accumulated $1.47 bn of fresh capital over eight weeks [2]. The price drop threatens the token’s ability to meet bullish long‑term forecasts and highlights the growing share of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the ledger.

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | $1.03 |
| 24‑h change | –0.5 % (approx.) |
| Key level | $1.00 support |
| Catalyst | $1.47 bn ETF inflow streak fails to lift price [2] |

## ETF inflows vs. price pressure  
Spot XRP ETFs have drawn $1.47 bn since launch, a pace faster than any coin except Ethereum [2]. The weekly inflows, however, are modest—most weeks under $10 m and a peak of $23 m in the latest week—far below the $132 m weekly peak seen in May [2]. This steady but limited buying has not translated into price support; XRP slid about 20 % over the past month, trading below the $1.05 level that marked the start of the inflow streak [2].

## RLUSD’s rise crowds out XRP demand  
While XRP’s price weakens, activity on the XRP Ledger is booming, driven largely by Ripple’s own dollar‑pegged stablecoin, RLUSD. The stablecoin now holds roughly $800 m on the ledger, with ten addresses controlling about 82 % of that supply [1]. RLUSD’s pool paired with XRP is the second‑largest on the chain, meaning most new on‑chain liquidity flows into the stablecoin rather than the token itself. This dynamic reduces the incentive for banks to hold XRP for cross‑border payments, limiting the token’s price upside despite network growth [1].

## Outlook for long‑term targets  
Standard Chartered’s $28 forecast for 2030 assumes XRP captures a sizable share of Ripple’s payment volume, a scenario that would require the token to break current support and attract institutional routing [1]. Bitwise’s more conservative models range from $29.32 to $0.13, reflecting the same core assumption about payment‑volume capture [1]. With a constant monthly release of about 1 bn XRP from escrow and a circulating supply of roughly 62 bn out of a 100 bn total, supply pressure remains a headwind to price appreciation [1].

## What to watch
- **$1.00 support** – a break could trigger further downside toward the $0.80‑$0.70 range.  
- **Monthly escrow release** – ~1 bn XRP added each month may dilute price if demand stalls.  
- **Regulatory developments** – passage of the CLARITY Act, which would cement XRP’s commodity status, could unlock larger institutional inflows.  

XRP’s price is now decoupled from its network’s growth, with RLUSD absorbing most new liquidity. Whether the token can rebound hinges on institutional adoption of XRP itself rather than its stablecoin proxy, a question that will shape its trajectory through the decade.

## Sources
1. 24/7 Wall St — [Standard Chartered Says XRP Hits $28 by 2030 but Ripple’s Own Stablecoin May Have Other Plans](https://247wallst.com/investing/cryptocurrency/2026/06/27/standard-chartered-says-xrp-hits-28-by-2030-but-ripples-own-stablecoin-may-have-other-plans/)
2. 24/7 Wall St — [XRP’s ETF Inflow Streak Hit 8 Weeks but It’s Not Moving the XRP Price](https://247wallst.com/investing/cryptocurrency/2026/06/29/xrps-etf-inflow-streak-hit-8-weeks-but-its-not-moving-the-xrp-price/)

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