ETH, XRP, and SOL Spot ETFs See Inflows as BTC Drops

On December 8, the crypto ETF market witnessed a shift in investor sentiment as spot ETFs for Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) experienced net inflows, while Bitcoin (BTC) saw heavy outflows. This shift comes amid increasing market speculation around upcoming ETF approvals and evolving interest in alternative cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin, long the dominant force in crypto ETFs, saw a net outflow of $60.48 million—a sign that some investors might be rebalancing their portfolios or taking profits following recent price surges.

XRP Leads Inflows Among Altcoins

Interestingly, XRP took the lead among altcoins, attracting $38.04 million in net inflows—beating even Ethereum. The surge could be attributed to growing confidence in Ripple’s legal position and potential ETF interest in XRP, which has been gaining traction in recent weeks.

Ethereum followed with a solid $35.49 million in inflows, signaling sustained institutional interest, particularly as talks of a U.S. spot ETH ETF approval continue to make headlines.

Solana, often considered a high-potential altcoin due to its speed and low costs, brought in a modest yet notable $1.18 million in inflows.

Investor Sentiment Shifting?

This data suggests a potential reallocation of capital within the crypto market. While Bitcoin remains the market leader, the growing inflows into altcoin spot ETFs hint at rising interest in diversified exposure among institutional players.

It remains to be seen whether this is a short-term trend or the beginning of a broader shift in ETF investor behavior. With regulatory clarity slowly improving and multiple spot ETFs under review, the dynamics of crypto investment products could change rapidly in the coming months.