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13 Apr 2026, 12:32

XRP ETFs record strongest weekly inflows in 2 months

The institutional appetite for XRP through United States spot exchange-traded funds ( ETFs ) rebounded strongly last week. The U.S. spot XRP ETFs posted a total cash inflow of $11.75 million last week, the highest since the first week of February 2026, according to metrics from SoSoValue . As such, this basket of exchange securities had approximately $968.15 million in net assets as of April 13. U.S. Spot ETF weekly flows. Source: SoSoValue The Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) registered the highest weekly cash inflow of about $9.52 million, thus increasing its net assets to $276.27 million at press time. Additionally, the Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) reported inflows of $2.90 million last week, its largest since the last week of February. Meanwhile, the 21Shares XRP ETF ( TOXR ) continued its weekly outflow, with investors selling $661.16k worth of its shares last week, thereby reducing its net assets to approximately $142 million at the time of publication. Why is the altcoin down amid renewed institutional appetite via XRP ETFs? Although spot ETFs for this token recorded their highest cash inflows in 8 weeks last week, the altcoin’s price fell by more than 2% to trade around $1.33 on Monday. As a result, the token’s market capitalization declined to roughly $81.3 billion at the time of reporting. XRP/USD 7-day performance. Source: Finbold The most likely contributor to XRP’s price decline amid a notable demand from institutional investors is significant retail capitulation, as Finbold previously reported . Moreover, the broader macroeconomic and near-term market uncertainty has pushed fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) metrics to historically elevated levels. If U.S. spot ETFs maintain their current trajectory of positive weekly inflows, XRP could be positioned for a bullish recovery in the near term. This outlook is especially likely if the token clears the near-term resistance range between $1.38 and $1.40. The post XRP ETFs record strongest weekly inflows in 2 months appeared first on Finbold .

13 Apr 2026, 12:32

Shiba Inu nears top 30 exit as market competition intensifies

Shiba Inu continues to face growing pressure in the global crypto market. The token struggles to maintain its position amid rising competition from alternative digital assets. Market rankings now show tighter gaps between several mid-cap cryptocurrencies. Investor attention shifts as performance differences narrow across the sector. Shiba Inu holds 29th rank as rivals close in Shiba Inu ranks 29th in the global cryptocurrency market with a market cap of about $3.39 billion. Cronos (CRO) follows closely in 30th position with a valuation of roughly $2.89 billion. Market data shows a small gap between the two assets, increasing the risk of ranking changes. Above SHIB, Toncoin holds 28th place with a market cap of $3.5 billion. Sui sits in 27th position at around $3.57 billion. Hedera occupies 26th place with an estimated valuation of $3.69 billion. These close valuations keep pressure on Shiba Inu's ranking stability. SHIB must sustain upward momentum to avoid slipping further. A stronger rally could help it maintain a top-30 position. However, stagnant price action across competing assets could also quickly shift rankings. The crypto market cap structure continues to show tight competition across mid-tier tokens. SHIB price performance weakens amid ecosystem concerns Shiba Inu price performance reflects sustained weakness in 2026 trading. SHIB has dropped 15.93% year-to-date, moving from $0.000006904 to about $0.000005804. The token also fell 2.3% over the past month and 3.57% over the last week. At the time of writing, SHIB traded at $0.00000609, up 6.01% over 24 hours. Market sentiment remains under pressure amid ongoing declines. Shiba Inu launched in August 2020 and surged during the 2021 meme coin rally. It previously entered the top 10 cryptocurrencies and briefly surpassed Dogecoin. The token reached an all-time high of $0.00008845 during the 2021 cycle. Since then, SHIB has lost momentum as investor focus shifted toward utility-driven projects. Lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has hinted at upcoming developments that could push SHIB toward the top five. However, those expectations remain unrealized in current market conditions. Critics point to weakening ecosystem growth as a key concern. Projects such as Shib, the Metaverse, and the NFT marketplace have stalled. Community engagement has also declined compared to earlier cycles. Shiba Inu burn activity remains limited despite ongoing supply reduction efforts. The community burned 6.33 million SHIB in the past 24 hours. This figure remains small against a circulating supply of 589.16 trillion tokens. As a result, market participants continue to debate SHIB’s long-term recovery potential.

13 Apr 2026, 12:30

Ripple CEO’s Comments Stir Up A Wave, Here’s What He Said

XRP pundits have drawn attention to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s comments in which he made a Bitcoin prediction of $200,000. The Ripple CEO alluded to the current regulatory landscape and how it could drive BTC to this psychological level. Ripple CEO’s Comments About Bitcoin Resurface XRP pundits COACHTY and XRP Queen drew attention to a FOX interview by the Ripple CEO, in which he predicted last year that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 . He noted that this was an upgrade from his earlier prediction of $175,000. Garlinghouse explained that he believed a BTC rally to $200,000 was not ‘unreasonable’ given the current regulatory landscape. The Ripple CEO stated that people underestimate how the United States, the world’s largest economy, has gone from a headwind to a tailwind. It is worth noting that Garlinghouse was responding to a question highlighting that Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson had predicted Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by year-end 2025. However, the Ripple CEO didn’t provide a timeline for when Bitcoin could reach $200,000, which means his prediction remains valid. The focus is currently on the CLARITY Act , which pundits have predicted could spark the next bull run for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market when it passes. One of these pundits includes Fergani, who recently predicted that Bitcoin could rally to $200,000, in line with the CEO’s prediction, partly thanks to the CLARITY Act. The pundit also noted that institutional interest in crypto is increasing, which will also contribute to this rally to a new all-time high (ATH) for the leading crypto. The CLARITY Act is also expected to boost crypto adoption by providing regulatory certainty for institutional investors, who remain on the sidelines. Garlinghouse Fails To Give XRP Prediction The Ripple CEO said that he could not give an XRP prediction because the altcoin is too “close to home,” alluding to his company’s massive XRP holdings . Ripple also notably uses XRP for the majority of its operations, including its payment services, as a bridge currency. However, it is worth noting that Garlinghouse has become more vocal about XRP since the settlement of the SEC lawsuit last year. On several occasions this year, the CEO has described XRP as their “North Star,” highlighting how important the token is to their operations. At the start of the year, he also reiterated that XRP has always and will remain the heartbeat of their vision. As part of this vision, it is worth noting that Ripple recently integrated XRP and RLUSD into Ripple Treasury, marking the first native on-chain enterprise treasury. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.32, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

13 Apr 2026, 12:20

Strategy purchased 13,927 more bitcoin

13 Apr 2026, 12:13

Breaking: Strategy Announces $1 Billion Bitcoin Purchase

Corporate Bitcoin acquisition has reached another massive milestone today..

13 Apr 2026, 12:12

Bitcoin loses crucial 71,500 level as US-Iran tensions rattle crypto and oil markets

🚨 Bitcoin lost the key 71,500 level as US-Iran tensions spooked crypto and oil markets. Oil surged past $100 and Ethereum dropped to $2,188, reflecting deepening risk aversion. Continue Reading: Bitcoin loses crucial 71,500 level as US-Iran tensions rattle crypto and oil markets The post Bitcoin loses crucial 71,500 level as US-Iran tensions rattle crypto and oil markets appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .