Yeliz Akmaca 
XRP is showing a clear shift in investor perception despite trading steadily around the $2 level. Social media signals and ETF flow data suggest demand remains resilient as the year approaches its final stretch. The parallel rise in retail optimism and institutional participation is beginning to reshape the market narrative.
Social Media Sentiment for XRP Turns Bullish
On-chain metrics and social analytics point to a noticeable improvement in how XRP is being discussed across major platforms. According to data shared by Santiment, the number of bullish comments recorded this week ranks as the seventh-highest level seen throughout the year. While XRP has moved within a $1.99 to $2.17 range recently, engagement levels remain elevated and closely aligned with price action.
“XRP’s bulls and bears continue to battle, and the asset is holding the $2.00 level for now. Sentiment across social media is generally bullish.”
Retail traders appear increasingly optimistic, particularly on Telegram, X, and crypto-focused forums. This behavior suggests continued accumulation even as price movement remains relatively stable. At the same time, LSI trend indicators show XRP returning to broader market conversations after a quieter period.
Continuous Inflows Into XRP ETFs Signal Institutional Demand
ETF activity provides an even stronger confirmation of sustained interest. Data from SoSoValue shows that spot XRP exchange-traded funds recorded more than $20.1 million in net inflows on Friday. This extended the positive inflow streak to 19 consecutive trading days. Cumulative inflows have now reached nearly $974.5 million, while total assets under management stand close to $1.18 billion.
Recent ETF flow behavior highlights several important dynamics:
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Most daily inflows are coming from U.S.-based ETF products
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Net outflows remain absent, even during lower-volume sessions
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Demand has stabilized following the strong inflow surge seen in November
This pattern suggests that XRP is increasingly being treated as a longer-term allocation within institutional portfolios rather than a short-term trade.
Ripple Builds Momentum Toward Year-End
Momentum on the Ripple side is also reinforcing XRP’s outlook. The company recently received approval for a U.S. national trust bank charter, marking a meaningful step forward in regulatory alignment. Around the same period, Ripple completed a $500 million funding round, supporting a valuation of approximately $40 billion.
Ripple’s continued expansion into stablecoins and financial infrastructure is broadening XRP’s potential use cases. When combined with strengthening social sentiment and sustained ETF inflows, these developments point to a more institutionally driven narrative emerging as the year draws to a close.
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