# Ripple XRP slides toward $1 as ETF inflows turn negative

**Published:** 2026-07-31T08:20:32.074Z  
**Topic:** Ripple Xrp  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/f0012f3a-3fdb-456e-820b-81cec117d2a3

XRP falls near $1, its weakest since Nov 2024, after five weeks of ETF inflows end and a $1 billion escrow release hits the market.

XRP slipped below $1.10 on June 3, snapping a five‑week streak of net inflows into U.S. spot XRP ETFs and coinciding with a $1 billion escrow unlock that added fresh supply to a market already under macro pressure【1】.  

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | ~ $1.08 |
| 24h change | – 2.3% |
| Key level | $1.00 support |
| Catalyst | $5.34 M ETF outflow & 1 B XRP escrow release |

## ETF flows turn negative  
After logging $131.94 million of net subscriptions in May 2026—the best month of the year—the XRP ETF complex recorded its first outflow since April 30, with a net $5.34 million withdrawal on June 3【1】. Bitwise’s XRP fund led the outflow at $4.06 million, while Grayscale shed $699,000. The next day, Franklin’s XRPZ attracted $3.83 million, far below May’s weekly pace, and flows were flat on June 5. The outflow coincided with XRP’s price slipping below the $1.20‑$1.10 band, suggesting that the inflow streak was not merely a statistical blip.

## Supply shock meets macro stress  
On June 1, Ripple’s scheduled monthly escrow released 1 billion XRP—valued at roughly $1.33 billion at the time—into circulation【1】. Typically, 60‑80% of each release is re‑locked, leaving 200‑400 million XRP potentially on‑chain during a market downturn. The release arrived the same day XRP broke $1.28, adding fresh supply as Bitcoin fell 25.5% over the prior 30 days and the total crypto market cap hovered below $2.2 trillion, testing the $2 trillion zone【1】. This confluence of falling price, macro‑driven outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, and a sudden supply increase creates a “triple pressure” scenario not seen during the earlier Goldman Sachs exit, which occurred when XRP was at $1.37 and macro conditions were firmer【1】.

## Price at a critical support zone  
The $1 level aligns with the lower Bollinger band on XRP’s monthly chart and matches the demand zone that held during February’s panic lows at $1.11【1】. Breaking this round‑number floor would represent the first psychological breach of a key support level for XRP, potentially triggering broader capitulation. Conversely, a hold could stabilize the ETF bid, which has already amassed $1.43 billion of cumulative net inflows since launch in November 2025【1】.

## What to watch
- **$1.00 support** – a break could accelerate outflows and on‑chain selling.  
- **Next escrow release** – scheduled monthly; monitor the June 30 release for additional supply pressure.  
- **ETF flow trends** – sustained outflows from Bitwise’s fund would likely signal weakening retail demand.  

XRP now faces its toughest test yet: whether the ETF‑driven retail bid can sustain the price above $1 amid fresh supply and a bearish macro backdrop. The outcome will shape the token’s trajectory toward the longer‑term forecasts that range from $8‑$12 to a speculative $28 by 2030.

## Sources
1. 24/7 Wall St — [XRP Price Analysis: Will XRP ETF Inflows Stall as Price Approaches $1?](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/06/06/xrp-price-analysis-will-xrp-etf-inflows-stall-as-price-approaches-1/)
2. 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/)

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