ETH and XRP Spot ETFs Attract $143M Amid BTC Outflows
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 07 2026- Shift in Fund Flows: On January 6, Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) spot ETFs attracted over $143 million in inflows, while Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs experienced a significant net outflow of $243 million, indicating a notable shift in investor sentiment that could lead to a rotation from Bitcoin into other leading altcoins.
- XRP Outperformance: XRP spot ETFs outperformed Solana with inflows of $19.12 million compared to SOL's $9.22 million, suggesting renewed investor confidence in Ripple's use case for cross-border payments amid ongoing legal clarity in the U.S.
- Ethereum's Continued Dominance: Ethereum ETFs captured the majority of capital with net inflows of $114.74 million, highlighting sustained institutional interest in ETH and reinforcing its leadership position among altcoins.
- Market Volatility Anticipation: The $243.24 million outflow from Bitcoin ETFs has drawn analysts' attention, as this may indicate short-term profit-taking or rebalancing, potentially leading to market volatility as investors await upcoming regulatory decisions and further ETF approvals.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
