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title: "Ripple thrives as XRP slumps despite record ETF inflows"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286958788.md"
description: "XRP is trading at $1.38, significantly down from its $3.65 peak, despite strong institutional inflows and Ripple's growth. The introduction of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and low transaction volume have diminished XRP’s effectiveness as a bridge currency. However, progress on the Clarity Act may lead to increased institutional investments, potentially driving a future price breakout for XRP."
datetime: "2026-05-19T19:53:18.000Z"
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# Ripple thrives as XRP slumps despite record ETF inflows

Price drop puzzle: XRP trades near $1.38, down sharply from its $3.65 peak, despite strong institutional inflows and Ripple's record growth. Adoption vs. utility: Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and low transaction volume have weakened XRP’s role as a bridge currency, limiting price gains. Regulation as catalyst: The Clarity Act’s progress could unlock larger institutional allocations, potentially fueling a sustained XRP breakout.

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