XRP ETF Inflows Surge 63%...Retail Investors' Frenzied Chase 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 the dangerous optimism of retail investors. As funds flowing into XRP spot ETFs surge, market indicators are sending caution signals due to overheating. In contrast to funds flowing out of 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 showed that the daily net inflow into XRP spot ETFs recorded $3.59 million. This is a 63% surge compared to the previous day. The inflows primarily occurred through Bitwise (XRP) and Franklin Templeton (XRPZ). The total assets under management remain above $1.04 billion.

Institutional investors are accumulating positions in the $1.35 to $1.40 range. Meanwhile, retail investors appear to be engaging in chase buying at the peak of heightened emotions. Santiment pointed to the integration with Rakuten Pay as a fundamental upward driver for XRP. As of April 30, XRP has transformed into "everyday money," used as a payment method at 5 million retail stores across Japan.

This change has sparked a strong social reaction. However, analysts have characterized this as a major threat hindering stable growth. According to Santiment data, the public has entered a state of dangerous greed. On April 29, the social sentiment index recorded a breakthrough of the upper critical range. Historically, such surges have appeared 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 selling pressure from existing holders, aiming to break even or secure small profits, is concentrated. Currently, the $1.28 support level is acting as a critical point that will determine whether there will be further upside or a deep correction.

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