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Goldman Sachs’ entry into XRP-related ETFs did not support the token’s price. Despite significant investment, assets continue to decline. This divergence between institutional flows and market dynamics reveals a persistent weakness. In this context, technical signals and ETF data fuel doubts about XRP’s short-term development.
In short
- Goldman Sachs invests $152 million in the XRP ETF, becoming a major institutional player in the segment.
- However, despite this massive entry into the market, the price of XRP continues to fall.
- ETF flows show a slowdown with net outflows and a decline in assets under management.
- According to the projections of the graph analysis, a scenario of a decrease of up to 50% is considered.
Goldman Sachs is massively exposing XRP ETFs
Goldman Sachs now holds $152.17 million spot exposure
Despite this signal, XRP is trading at $1.36 after a 3.5% drop in 24 hours, reflecting a market that is not very receptive to this dynamic.
Goldman Sachs’ exposure breaks down in detail as follows:
- $39.8 million in Bitwise XRP ETF;
- $38.5 million in Franklin XRP Trust;
- $38 million in Grayscale XRP ETF;
- $35.9 million in 21Shares XRP ETF.
At the same time, indicators related to ETFs show a significant slowdown. Cumulative inflows, which reached $1.28 billion in January, are now around $1.21 billion. Assets under management fell from $1.65 billion to approximately $995 million due to lower prices and net outflows. Between March 3 and 16, XRP ETFs saw $56.5 million in withdrawals, while daily inflows remain limited to less than $5 million.
A bearish technical signal threatens the market
In addition to financial flows, technical analysis is raising concerns. XRP dropped below $1.40. This breakout could turn the former support zone into resistance and confirm the scenario of a continued decline. The theoretical model associated with this number predicts a target of around $0.72, representing a potential downside of almost 50% from current levels.
Volatility indicators provide additional information. So estimates Arab Chain analyst from CryptoQuant “This type of decrease in volatility, called volatility compression, often precedes a sharp move in price, either up or down.” 30-day realized volatility has fallen to its lowest level in 2026, with a negative Z-score indicating a significant decline. Such a configuration generally signals a sudden movement without predetermining the direction.
This combination of weakening ETF flows and deteriorating technical setup puts XRP in a zone of high uncertainty. The market appears to be vacillating between a rally driven by institutional interest and a deeper correction dictated by chart structure. What comes next will depend on both capital returns and the price’s ability to defend its key levels in an environment where volatility could quickly shuffle the cards.
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A graduate of Sciences Po Toulouse and holder of the blockchain consultant certification issued by Alyra, I joined the Cointribune adventure in 2019. Convinced of the potential of blockchain to transform many sectors of the economy, I committed myself to raising awareness and informing the general public about this ever-evolving ecosystem. My goal is to enable everyone to better understand blockchain and take advantage of the opportunities it offers. I strive every day to provide an objective analysis of current events, decipher market trends, convey the latest technological innovations, and put into perspective the economic and social issues of this ongoing revolution.
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