XRP’s price action is telling a familiar crypto story: analysts say institutions are still buying while retail traders are quietly stepping away. Spot ETF inflows into XRP surged to almost $8 million in a single session, extending a four-day streak of institutional demand. Yet price momentum continues to weaken, weighed down by falling futures activity and shrinking liquidity. At the same time, XRP futures open interest has slipped close to yearly lows around $3.29 billion, signalling fading conviction among leveraged traders. This growing imbalance between institutional flows and retail participation is shaping ... (full story)