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Bitwise Asset Management has spotlighted XRP as a transformational force in global payments.
In a Tuesday tweet, the firm reinforced the token’s rise in institutional portfolios and its growing presence across U.S. crypto ETFs. “XRP is a crypto asset with the potential to reshape how money moves worldwide,” Bitwise noted.
Notably, the comments come as XRP emerges as to the third-largest position in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (NYSE: BITW). This marks another milestone in its accelerating adoption cycle.
XRP in Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF
In the announcement, the firm confirmed that XRP is now a core component of its flagship product, the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF. This index fund holds the top assets in the market, weighted by market cap.
As of December 9, 2025, BITW reported $1.25 billion AUM, with XRP representing 5.17% of the fund. Bitcoin leads at 74.3%, followed by Ethereum at 15.54%, while Solana comes in at 3.06%. Other assets, including Cardano, Chainlink, Litecoin, Sui, Avalanche, and Polkadot, each hold less than 1%.
Bitwise describes BITW as a way for investors to gain broad, diversified exposure without needing to predict which crypto assets will dominate next. The fund tracks the 10 largest crypto assets and applies technical, liquidity, custody, and regulatory screens to reduce risk.
The index is monitored daily and rebalanced monthly. Its inclusion of XRP reflects what Bitwise says is the asset’s renewed momentum and industry relevance.
XRP. One of the world’s longest-running crypto assets, with the potential to reshape how money moves worldwide.
Now in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (NYSE: BITW). pic.twitter.com/aUALd8GOTm
— Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) December 9, 2025
Bitwise XRP ETF Nears $200M With Daily Inflows
Alongside BITW, Bitwise’s standalone spot XRP ETF has emerged as one of the most consistent performers among new crypto ETFs. The product launched on November 20 and has recorded inflows every single trading day since inception. As of the latest update:
- Cumulative inflow: $192.76 million
- Total assets: $199.86 million
- Estimated XRP holdings: ~100 million XRP
The persistence of inflows confirms institutional interest and supports Bitwise’s view that XRP is entering a new phase of adoption.
Institutional Demand Pushes XRP ETFs Toward $1B
XRP’s ETF expansion is now accelerating at historic speed. As of today, XRP ETFs are less than $60 million away from crossing the $1 billion milestone in cumulative inflows. The outcome makes them the fastest spot crypto ETFs to approach this level since Ethereum’s products launched in 2024.
Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg described the surge as a clear sign of institutional conviction. He said his firm recognized the demand early and consequently launched the first pure XRP spot ETF.
Meanwhile, McClurg ties XRP’s ETF momentum to the parallel rise of Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, which he believes will surpass existing stablecoins under Ripple’s leadership. To him, the performance of XRP ETFs and RLUSD reflects deeper institutional engagement with the Ripple ecosystem.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse added that XRP’s rapid ascent shows two things: investors have long awaited regulated crypto exposure, and community enthusiasm remains a core driver for new capital entering through traditional platforms.
Ultimately, with a top-three placement in BITW, consistent ETF inflows, and heightened institutional interest, XRP is cementing itself as one of the fastest-growing regulated crypto investment products in the U.S. market.