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title: "XRP tops South Korean trading as ETF inflows reach record"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286867320.md"
description: "On May 13, XRP became the most-traded cryptocurrency on South Korea’s Upbit and Bithumb, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum. XRP ETFs have attracted $1.39 billion since launch, with May being the strongest month of 2026. The progress of the CLARITY Act in the Senate may draw large-scale institutional investors, potentially breaking the $1.45 sell wall."
datetime: "2026-05-19T06:53:18.000Z"
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  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286867320.md)
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---

# XRP tops South Korean trading as ETF inflows reach record

Korea's trading shift: On May 13, XRP became the most-traded crypto on South Korea’s Upbit and Bithumb, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum in daily volume. ETF inflows climb: XRP ETFs have pulled in $1.39 billion since launch, with May marking the strongest month of 2026 despite a major institutional exit. Regulatory catalyst ahead: The CLARITY Act’s Senate progress could attract large-scale institutional investors, potentially breaking the $1.45 sell wall.

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