XRP ETF’s AUM Hits Big Record

Good Evening Crypto host Abs Nassif shared a new episode on X that blended market urgency with long-term conviction. The post came with a bold caption highlighting three major developments.

These include XRP ETFs surpassing $1.3 billion in assets under management, a 12-hour countdown to a potential Bank of Japan rate hike, and growing belief that 2026 could mark a major altcoin expansion.

The episode opened with commentary from Jake Claver, focusing on global liquidity, oil risk, and Japan’s monetary policy. That backdrop set the stage for why XRP flows matter now rather than later.

🚨 BREAKING: $XRP ETF's PASS $1.3 BILLION IN AUM! 🚨 JAPAN'S RATE HIKE *12 HOUR* COUNTDOWN, U.S. PLAN TO SAVE CRYPTO, BITCOIN RESERVE & ALT. SEASON BREAKOUT 2026! W/ @GilbertieSal

— Good Evening Crypto (@AbsGMCrypto) December 18, 2025

New Heights for XRP

In his post, Nassif emphasized the $1.3 billion AUM milestone, tying it directly to macroeconomic events and policy decisions. He sees XRP as part of a larger financial reset that includes central banks, U.S. regulation, and institutional capital.

During the show, Nassif noted that the XRP ETF market is no longer speculative. He described it as “live and tracking the data.” The focus stayed on the inflows entering the market rather than expectations. At the time of the discussion, ETFs had reached roughly $1.3 billion in AUM within about a month, with more than 30 straight days of net inflows.

XRP ETF Growth and Institutional Demand

Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie joined the episode to discuss the ETF rollout and its meaning. He stressed patience. “This is not a lottery ticket. XRP is an investment,” Gilbertie said. He pointed to consolidation as a healthy phase following rapid price appreciation.

Gilbertie, who has consistently supported XRP, also addressed inflow expectations. He said ETF demand could exceed earlier Wall Street estimates, which ranged between $6 billion and $8 billion annually. He did not provide a precise figure. However, he made it clear he believed those projections were conservative.

The discussion returned several times to supply dynamics. ETF issuers purchase XRP either directly or through structured exposure. As prices stay compressed, those purchases absorb more tokens per dollar. Nassif noted that lower prices enable funds to acquire larger amounts of XRP, accelerating supply reduction over time.

Macro Risk and Bullish Expectations

Nassif highlighted Japan’s central bank as a key near-term risk. He warned that a rate hike could spark short-term volatility as global carry trades unwind, potentially triggering a temporary sell-off. He framed this as a risk to prepare for, not fear.

Gilbertie focused on regulation, arguing that real institutional adoption accelerates only after clear U.S. legislation. He describes current participation as early-stage. They linked optimism for Q1 and Q2 to ETF inflows, Japan policy shifts, regulatory clarity, and liquidity cycles converging globally.