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CryptoMedium•26 August 2026•
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XRP Surges 44% in a Week Driven by Korean Demand and ETF Inflows

Key Facts

1XRP recorded gains of 43.7% over seven days, leading the top 10 cryptocurrencies.
2The surge is attributed to increased spot trading demand in South Korea and ETF inflows.

Amid a broader market environment still dominated by Bitcoin, XRP has emerged as the top performer among major digital assets over the past week. According to reports, the cryptocurrency recorded gains of 43.7% over seven days, leading the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. This surge is primarily attributed to a significant spike in spot trading demand within South Korean markets and sustained inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Market data indicates that institutional momentum was reflected in U.S. spot XRP ETFs posting six consecutive sessions of positive inflows through August 25, 2026. Per market reports, XRP ranked first in trading volume on South Korea's Upbit exchange early on August 26, accounting for over 16% of total turnover. Additionally, observed outflows from Binance suggest a potential tightening of exchange supply as investors move assets to private custody.

As of August 26, 2026, the market is focused on whether institutional ETF interest and retail demand from South Korea can sustain the current price trajectory.