XRP flips green after a 63% wipeout as retail fear hits a 2-year extreme – now one Wall Street metric is spiking

After losing 63% of its value over several tough months and challenging investor confidence, XRP made a strong comeback in April. XRP’s recovery is driven by new privacy features for institutions, major retail adoption in Asia, and renewed interest in exchange-traded funds. Cryptorank data shows XRP is on track for its first positive monthly close since September 2025. With investors showing more interest in riskier assets , XRP has risen over 2% in April to $1.35 at the time of writing. Related Reading Bitcoin price soars to 4 week high passing multiple resistance levels within hours with eyes on $77k Bitcoin has cleared a multi-month resistance ladder, shifting focus to whether the former ATH zone can hold as support and sustain continuation higher. Apr 14, 2026 · Liam 'Akiba' Wright The price increase reflects big changes in where money is flowing and how investors feel. SoSoValue report s that US-based XRP exchange-traded funds saw about $12 million in net inflows in April, a big turnaround from March, when worries about the economy led to over $31 million in outflows. This demand is not limited to the US. CoinShares data shows that global XRP exchange-traded products have seen about $20 million in net inflows this month. While institutions are buying, many retail traders on social media seem worn out. Santiment data shows that negative feelings about XRP, often called fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), have reached their third-highest point in two years. XRP Market FUD Levels (Source: Santiment) In the past, when retail traders were this negative, it