XRP Sees Significant Institutional Interest Despite Price Decline

XRP's recent performance has been marked by a 30% decline in price this year, making it one of the worst-performing digital assets. However, despite this, institutional investors are showing interest in the token, with significant ETF inflows and on-chain accumulation.

The XRP Ledger is experiencing increased network usage, with daily transactions averaging 2.48 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 35.3% jump from the prior quarter. This growth in activity suggests that institutions are increasingly using the ledger for their operations.

Tokenized real-world assets on the XRP Ledger have tripled in value to $2.25 billion, making it the fourth-largest blockchain for RWAs. Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD has also seen significant growth, with a 45% quarter-over-quarter increase and a total market capitalization across chains exceeding $1.5 billion.

As institutions continue to show interest in XRP, investors are left wondering if this is a turning point for the token. With ETF inflows reaching $118 million in May and whales accumulating XRP, it's clear that there is still significant demand for the token.