XRP ETFs Pull Ahead of Solana Despite Token Price Slide
XRP-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have significantly outperformed Solana ETFs since their launch in November 2025, attracting $270 million more in cumulative inflows. According to market analyst Sam Daodu, XRP ETFs have absorbed $1.39 billion in total inflows, while Solana funds launched a month earlier have gathered $1.12 billion.
Daodu argues that the structural difference between the two is regulatory, not technical. The CLARITY Act, which sets defined rules for XRP custody, collateral treatment, and balance-sheet exposure, is seen as a key catalyst for institutional investment in XRP. Standard Chartered has projected $4 billion to $8 billion in XRP ETF inflows by year-end if the bill becomes law.
Despite XRP's price slide, which has seen it drop 3.8% on the week, ETF capital continues to flow into XRP funds. In contrast, Solana has outperformed XRP in terms of token performance across much of the year, yet its ETFs have attracted significantly less capital.