Spot XRP ETFs have crossed the $1B milestone since their November 13 debut, with fresh inflows of $60M during the first two trading sessions of 2026. The digital asset has surged 28% year-to-date, reaching $2.37 and outperforming both BTC and ETH as institutional ETF purchases accelerate. On-chain metrics paint an optimistic picture—exchange balances are declining while XRPL liquidity stands robust at $172.9B. The derivatives market is equally active, with XRP futures open interest hitting $4.5B, reflecting heightened trading activity and market confidence in the token's near-term momentum.