A recent post from crypto commentator Pumpius highlighted what they describe as a significant shift in the XRP market, focusing on the expanding role of spot exchange-traded funds.
The message centered on the scale of institutional participation rather than short-term market sentiment, indicating developments that may influence XRP’s long-term supply dynamics.
🚨🚨🚨 MASSIVE BREAKING DEVELOPMENT FOR XRP 🚨🚨🚨
XRP Spot ETFs have officially surged past ONE BILLION DOLLARS in assets under management.
Yes… $1,000,000,000… while retail panics over red candles, institutions are quietly draining supply at a historic rate.
Here is the… pic.twitter.com/Ybyp8RaPPz
— Pumpius (@pumpius) December 5, 2025
Growth of XRP ETF Holdings
According to the commentary, XRP spot ETFs have now exceeded one billion dollars in assets under management. The post stated that nearly half a billion XRP are already held within these funds, placing a considerable amount of the token under institutional custody. Daily ETF trading volumes were said to be approaching $28 million, with inflows continuing to rise.
Pumpius argued that these ETF allocations represent deliberate positioning by major firms such as Bitwise and Franklin Templeton. The point made was that these institutions manage long-term capital, and their ongoing accumulation signals confidence in where the market structure is heading.
The commentary linked this behavior to a pattern of predictable inflows, reduced liquid supply, and demand based on custody rather than speculation.
Institutional Strategy and Market Structure
Pumpius described these developments as part of the formation of a more mature financial market for XRP. The argument is that steady, large-scale accumulation can create the conditions for longer-term price discovery that is less dependent on retail trading.
By placing substantial amounts of XRP into ETF holdings, institutions are effectively reducing the amount of freely circulating supply while securing assets for long-term strategies.
The commentary suggested that when large asset managers absorb supply at this scale, they do so with a specific long-term objective. The post framed this shift as intentional on fundamentals rather than short-term volatility.
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Reactions from Market Participants
In response to Pumpius’ remarks, an X user, PAPA2MAXX, raised concerns that despite these reported inflows, XRP continues to trade around $2.10. The commenter noted that for many retail investors, price appreciation remains the primary focus, and broader ecosystem developments do not provide tangible benefit until the market reflects them.
If ETF inflows continue at the pace described, XRP’s circulating supply could gradually tighten, placing more weight on institutional demand in shaping long-term pricing.
While retail investors may be focused on immediate price movements, the accumulation patterns highlighted by Pumpius indicate a structural shift that could become more visible over time.
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