XRP surges in August with $150M ETF inflows

XRP experienced its strongest month since 2021 in August 2026, with its price surging nearly 70% at its peak and U.S. spot ETFs attracting over $150 million in net inflows. The rally, which saw the token climb from around $1 to almost $1.70, was largely concentrated in the final two weeks of the month, coinciding with a significant increase in institutional buying through regulated funds. The price action marked a notable shift for the digital asset, which had previously struggled in August, finishing positive only twice in the last nine years.