TLDR
- Goldman Sachs has emerged as the top institutional holder of XRP ETFs, commanding over $153 million in holdings—approximately 15% of total XRP ETF market assets.
- Ripple’s price hovers near $1.38, consolidating within a defined range between $1.34 support and $1.44 resistance levels.
- The XRP Ledger processed 2.7 million daily transactions, while tokenized real-world assets on the platform reached $461 million.
- Total assets under management in XRP ETFs approach $971 million, distributed among 83 institutional investors.
- Technical outlook suggests a breakout above $1.44 could drive prices toward $1.50, whereas failure to hold $1.34 may trigger a decline to $1.30–$1.32.
Ripple is maintaining its position near $1.38 as traders await directional clarity. For approximately one month, the digital asset has remained confined within a trading corridor bounded by $1.34 on the downside and $1.44 on the upside.
While price momentum has been subdued, two significant developments have emerged this week: heightened blockchain network activity and newly disclosed data revealing substantial Wall Street investment in spot XRP exchange-traded funds.
Bloomberg intelligence analyst James Seyffart reported that Goldman Sachs has secured the position as the largest institutional investor in spot XRP ETFs. The financial giant maintains exposure exceeding $153 million, accounting for roughly 15% of the approximately $971 million aggregate assets held in all XRP ETF vehicles.
Who are these buyers/holders? Well we only know a small portion of them because the vast majority don’t file 13Fs. But here are the holders as of 12/31/2025 pic.twitter.com/ymIyy1mobx
— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) March 10, 2026
Several other prominent investment firms have established noteworthy positions. Millennium Management, led by Izzy Englander, maintains $25 million in XRP ETF holdings. Ken Griffin’s Citadel has accumulated over $4.5 million in exposure. Additional institutional participants include Jane Street Group, Jain Global, and Gallagher Capital Management. Collectively, 83 institutional entities have secured positions in these investment products.
Wall Street Interest Grows Despite Recent Outflow Trend
XRP ETF products have experienced net outflows exceeding $22 million during the current month. This represents the first monthly period of negative flows since these funds debuted. The previous month of February saw inflows totaling $58 million.
Goldman Sachs maintains a broader cryptocurrency portfolio valued at $2.3 billion spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP funds, according to previous disclosures.
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, has indicated the firm is positioning for an ambitious year, with strategic emphasis on artificial intelligence integration and payment solutions.
Network Activity on XRP Ledger Accelerates
Blockchain metrics reveal that daily transaction volume on the XRP Ledger has climbed to approximately 2.7 million. Meanwhile, the aggregate value of tokenized real-world assets operating on the network has expanded to roughly $461 million.
Transactions on the $XRP ledger are increasing.
In general, in a bear market, investors leave market and transactions decrease.
An increase in transactions is a pattern that before a rally.
The transaction count, which had been declining since December 2024, is now increasing… pic.twitter.com/g7jkYZQWA8
— CW (@CW8900) March 7, 2026
Spot market trading volumes have declined relative to recent norms. XRP momentarily tested the $1.44 threshold during a recent trading session before encountering selling pressure that confirmed this level as near-term resistance.
The lower line of the $XRP ascending channel marks the starting point of the uptrend.
This decline has once again touched the lower line.
The subsequent uptrend will likely lead to the top of this cycle. The expected target is the middle line of the ascending channel. pic.twitter.com/wkBKB41V5m
— CW (@CW8900) March 5, 2026
The $1.34–$1.35 area continues to function as the critical support threshold. Chart analysis reveals a double-bottom formation on the daily timeframe near $1.3363, which technical traders interpret as a potentially bullish configuration.
Should the price maintain support above $1.3363, the subsequent resistance target stands at $1.6703, representing the neckline of the identified double-bottom pattern. Conversely, a breach below $1.34 could initiate downside movement toward the $1.30–$1.32 range or potentially the year-to-date minimum of $1.12.
As of March 11, Ripple is changing hands at approximately $1.38, with 83 institutional entities maintaining exposure through spot XRP ETF instruments.
