XRP ETF Inflows Soar 63%... Retail Investors' Frenzied FOMO Buying, Is This Sustainable?

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The XRP market has entered a dual overheating phase where record demand from institutional investors clashes with risky optimism from retail investors. As funds flowing into XRP spot ETFs surge, market indicators are sending caution signals due to overheating. In contrast to outflows from Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) funds, the XRP spot ETF sector is showing unusual strength.

According to U.Today, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on April 30 (local time), SoSoValue data analysis revealed that the daily net inflow into XRP spot ETFs reached $3.59 million. This marks a 63% surge compared to the previous day. Fund inflows primarily occurred through Bitwise (XRP) and Franklin Templeton (XRPZ). The total assets under management remain over $1.04 billion.

Institutional investors are accumulating holdings in the $1.35 to $1.40 range. In contrast, retail investors appear to be engaging in chase buying at emotionally heightened peaks. Santiment identified the integration with Rakuten Pay as a fundamental upward driver for XRP. As of April 30, XRP has transformed into "everyday money," usable as a payment method at 5 million retail stores across Japan.

This change has elicited a strong social response. However, analysts have identified it as a major threat to stable growth. According to Santiment data, the public has entered a dangerous state of greed. On April 29, the social sentiment index broke above the upper critical range. Historically, such surges have served as a precursor to the formation of local tops.

Professional investors have entered a phase of profit-taking against emotional buyers. Despite massive ETF inflows, the price remains trapped below the $1.45 resistance level. This area is where existing holders, aiming to break even or secure small profits, are concentrating their selling volume. Currently, the $1.28 support level acts as a critical point that will determine whether there will be further upward movement or a deep correction.

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