XRP surged 4.33% at press time, continuing its 19% rise since the year began, fueled by strong ETF inflows and bullish technical signals.
Favorable macroeconomic conditions, along with lower-than-expected CPI data, contributed to the momentum. Institutional support remained strong, further driving XRP’s rally.
ETF inflows supported the breakout
XRP-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded inflows of $15.04 million on the 13th of January and $12.98 million on the 14th of January. Total Net Assets rose to $1.54 billion during the two-day stretch.
Institutional confidence in Ripple [XRP] remained high, fueling its upward price action.
The ETF inflows strengthened XRP’s bullish trend, demonstrating solid institutional support and demand.
MACD flipped as RSI held firm
On the 13th of January, XRP’s MACD showed a bullish crossover, signaling a breakout from its weekly downtrend. XRP needed to hold above $2.1 for further upward movement toward the $2.4 resistance zone.
Failure to hold strong above the breakout and dropping below it would invalidate the bullish momentum. Having surged over 19% since the beginning of 2026, XRP’s RSI stayed at a healthy level of 56.60, indicating strength in the rally.
The MACD crossover confirmed bullish momentum, supporting XRP’s upward potential as long as this $2.1 key level held.
Macro and policy backdrop steadied sentiment
On the 13th of January, U.S. core CPI came in at 2.6%, below the expected 2.7%. This marked the lowest inflation reading since March 2021 and reduced economic pressures.
The cooling inflation raised expectations for interest rate cuts, benefiting digital assets like XRP. This economic shift helped propel the altcoin’s price higher.
The lower-than-expected CPI data provided a favorable environment for XRP and the broader crypto market.
On top of that, a CoinMarketCap post highlighted that the draft CLARITY Act could classify XRP as a non-ancillary asset if included in an exchange-traded product by the 1st of January. The proposal was scheduled for Senate discussion on the 15th of January.
Such clarity could influence institutional positioning, although the proposal had not yet passed into law.
The altcoin now traded at a technical crossroads. ETF inflows and improving momentum favored buyers, but holding the breakout level remained key for continuation.
Final Thoughts
- XRP’s breakout aligned with improving momentum and sustained ETF inflows, placing buyers back in short-term control.
- Still, technical confirmation depended on price holding above key levels.
