Xrp Etf (NASDAQ:XRPI) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Xrp Etf (NASDAQ:XRPI) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 431,231 shares, a growth of 162.2% from the December 31st total of 164,468 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 645,499 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Currently, 3.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 3.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 645,499 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days.

Trending Headlines about Xrp Etf

Here are the key news stories impacting Xrp Etf this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Institutional ETF demand and inflows are being cited repeatedly as a structural support for XRP exposure, positioning XRPI as a beneficiary of growing institutional interest. MSN: XRP spot ETF ushers in the institutional era
• Positive Sentiment: On?chain activity shows whales accumulating and analysts note rising ETF inflows, which can support price floors for XRP and therefore underpin XRPI. Analytics Insight: Whales accumulate and ETF inflows rise
• Positive Sentiment: Projections from some asset managers and ETF issuers (e.g., 21Shares) remain upbeat on multi?month/2026 upside for XRP, which can drive positive sentiment toward XRPI if institutional buys continue. BeInCrypto: 21Shares XRP price outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Several speculative pieces outline large potential returns tied to events (Ripple Treasury launch, promotional yield schemes); these are attention?grabbing but uncertain as near?term drivers of XRPI performance. Yahoo Finance: XRP surge after Ripple Treasury launch
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and technical studies warn of downside risk: retail activity is weak and price momentum has softened, increasing the risk of further declines in XRP and pressuring XRPI. FXStreet: XRP downside risks escalate
• Negative Sentiment: Price has been slipping below key round levels (reports of XRP under $2 / below $1.90), a sign of short?term weakness that weighs on XRPI performance. Analytics Insight: XRP slips below $1.90
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in XRPI jumped ~162% in January (shorts now ~3.4% of float with a ~0.7 days?to?cover), increasing volatility and downside pressure if selling continues — but also creating a potential squeeze risk. American Banking News: XRPI short interest up 162.2%
• Negative Sentiment: Narratives noting that XRP remains well off prior highs and “still down ~50%” keep investor caution elevated and can suppress demand for XRPI until clearer price recovery signals appear. 247WallSt: Why is XRP still down 50%?

Xrp Etf Stock Performance

Shares of Xrp Etf stock opened at $10.34 on Friday. Xrp Etf has a twelve month low of $10.21 and a twelve month high of $23.53. The company’s 50 day moving average is $11.68 and its 200 day moving average is $15.35.

Xrp Etf Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 22nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 21st were paid a $0.0263 dividend. This is an increase from Xrp Etf’s previous monthly dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, January 21st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of XRPI. Hurley Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Xrp Etf during the 3rd quarter valued at about $135,000. Q3 Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of Xrp Etf in the fourth quarter worth approximately $430,000. Finally, Flow Traders U.S. LLC purchased a new position in shares of Xrp Etf in the third quarter worth approximately $1,934,000.

About Xrp Etf

Volatility Shares Trust – XRP ETF is a multi-asset mutual fund launched by and managed by Volatility Shares LLC. The fund seeks to invest in various financial instruments like currency and fixed income instruments. For its fixed income portion, it primarily invests in cash, cash-like instruments or high-quality securities. For its currency portion, it invests through derivatives in XRP. The fund uses derivatives such as futures and swaps to create its portfolio. It seeks to invest in XRP futures through a wholly-owned Cayman Islands subsidiary.