US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Robust Inflows Despite Price Dip, XRP Selling Eases as Goldman Sachs Leads Holdings

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a significant surge in inflows on Tuesday, totaling $251 million, even as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped below the $70,000 mark. This positive trend builds upon Monday’s inflows of $167 million, according to data compiled by SoSoValue. The sustained investor interest continues a favorable trajectory for Bitcoin ETFs in March, with cumulative inflows for the month now standing at an impressive $1.56 billion, sharply contrasting with $576.6 million in outflows recorded in the previous month.

The robust inflows occurred despite Bitcoin’s price experiencing a temporary decline to $69,400 on Tuesday, as reported by CoinGecko. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $69,810, reflecting a modest 0.7% decrease over the preceding 24-hour period. The accompanying chart from SoSoValue illustrates the daily flow dynamics of US spot Bitcoin ETFs since March 2nd, highlighting the consistent positive sentiment.

In a notable shift, altcoin funds are also showing signs of recovery. Following a three-day streak of outflows, funds tracking Ether (ETH) have returned to positive territory, attracting minor inflows amounting to $12.6 million. However, Solana (SOL) funds registered no inflows.

Meanwhile, XRP (XRP) funds, while still experiencing outflows, have seen the pace of selling ease. On Tuesday, XRP funds posted approximately $3.9 million in outflows, extending their selling streak to a fourth consecutive session. This represents a moderation compared to the larger withdrawals observed on Monday. The accompanying chart from SoSoValue visualizes the daily flows in US spot XRP ETFs since March 2nd.

James Seyffart, a prominent Bloomberg ETF analyst, commented on the performance of XRP ETFs via the social media platform X. He noted that these ETFs have demonstrated resilience despite the volatility of the underlying asset. According to CoinGecko data, XRP has experienced a price decrease of around 5% over the past 30 days, trading at $1.38 at the time of this report. Seyffart further highlighted that XRP ETFs have collectively garnered $1.4 billion in inflows since their launch.

A significant development in the XRP ETF landscape is the emergence of Goldman Sachs as the largest holder of XRP ETFs. As of December 31st, the investment bank held approximately $154 million in XRP ETFs. This substantial holding dwarfs those of other notable investors, with Millennium Management holding $23 million and Logan Stone Capital holding $5.3 million in XRP ETFs. A visual representation from James Seyffart on X details the 13F filers for spot XRP ETFs as of December 31, 2025.

Further analysis provided by Seyffart on X sheds light on the composition of ownership across various cryptocurrency ETFs. His breakdown indicates that XRP ETFs are predominantly driven by retail demand. Only 15.9% of the assets under management for XRP ETFs are reported in 13F filings, which are typically associated with institutional investors. This contrasts with Solana ETFs, where 48.8% of assets are disclosed in 13F filings, suggesting a more significant institutional presence in SOL ETFs. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs fall in between, with 24% and 27% of their assets, respectively, being disclosed in these filings. This disparity underscores the different investor bases currently engaging with these digital asset ETFs.

The sustained inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, even amidst price fluctuations, signal a continued appetite for direct exposure to the flagship cryptocurrency through regulated investment vehicles. The easing of selling pressure in XRP ETFs, coupled with significant institutional interest from entities like Goldman Sachs, points to a maturing market for altcoin-specific ETFs. The distinction in retail versus institutional participation across different crypto ETFs also offers valuable insights into market dynamics and investor sentiment within the evolving digital asset investment landscape.

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