Ripple (XRP) ETF Flows Hit $1 Billion as Oil Price Surge Triggers Risk-Off Wave

Bloomberg Intelligence recently highlighted that six spot Ripple (XRP) ETFs have accumulated around $1 billion in combined assets, making XRP the third most institutionalized crypto asset behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. This milestone arrives at a challenging time, with oil prices surging to $114 per barrel due to Middle East escalation fears.

The current risk-off environment is also reflected in the S&P 500, which has posted its fifth consecutive weekly loss. In this context, XRP's market cap of around $280 billion seems relatively high, considering it offers zero income for holders. In contrast, Treasury bonds pay a yield of 4%, highlighting the gap between traditional and crypto assets.

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