Crypto Market Consolidates, Ripple Edges Higher Amid Elevated Institutional Demand
The cryptocurrency market is consolidating, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing a pause in their rally. Despite this, Ripple (XRP) has edged higher for the sixth consecutive day, trading above $1.61.
The crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in the Greed territory at 71, indicating elevated appetite for risk assets. This aligns with institutional demand, which continues to sustain a bullish outlook.
Institutional inflows into Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) came in at $715 million on Tuesday, while Ethereum spot ETFs drew $162 million. Ripple's remittance token saw a notable jump in spot ETF inflows to $20 million.