XRP ETFs currently control more than 800 million tokens. The disappearance of 10 million XRP in markets within eight days is a prediction of a supply shock by  XRP ETFs currently control more than 800 million tokens. The disappearance of 10 million XRP in markets within eight days is a prediction of a supply shock by

XRP ETFs Swallow 800M Tokens: Scarcity Coming?

2026/01/18 06:00
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 XRP ETFs currently control more than 800 million tokens. The disappearance of 10 million XRP in markets within eight days is a prediction of a supply shock by analysts.

Over 800 million tokens are currently held in XRP ETFs, indicating the increasing institutional interest in the digital asset. According to ChartNerdTA on X, it appears that the billion-token target is not too far off, with ETF vaults consuming XRP at an increasing rate.

Source:  ChartNerdTA 

Over the last seven days, market dynamics changed radically. ETFs took 10 million XRP coins off open markets within eight days, and ChartNerdTA cautioned that supply shock was unavoidable at this rate.

Token Vanishing Act Accelerates

There is no indication of a slowing withdrawal rate. The daily cash flows into ETF products take away much liquidity in trading platforms.

Institutional buyers are consistent in their belief. Retail traders are locked out of the locked tokens, which creates a false scarcity in the supply.

ChartNerdTA posted technical analysis suggesting strong trends. A cup-and-handle structure indicates a high upside potential, and a price target of between 9 and 10 may be achieved in 2026.

Source: ChartNerdTA 

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Whales Join Accumulation Frenzy

There was an amplification of buying pressure by large holders this week. Alicharts also reported on X that whales held over 50 million XRP tokens, further straining supply chains.

Source: Alicharts 

The major price movements are normally preceded by whale activity. These advanced investors place themselves in front of expected rallies, which add to the positive mood in XRP markets.

The aggregate impact of ETF inflows and buying by whales generated twofold pressure. Available tokens declined at the same time as demand increased, a further imbalance that historically provokes price appreciation.

ETF holdings are monitored by market observers. The 800 million mark is a significant capital allocation, and institutional products offer regulated access to XRP exposure.

Supply dynamics keep on changing at an accelerated pace. The eight-day elimination of 10 million tokens creates unsustainable withdrawal levels, and further absorption at this rate will ensure market disturbance.

The technical indicators go along with the basic developments. Analysts believe in multi-dollar price projections in 2026, and chart patterns indicate a consolidation before the breakout moves.

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