XRP ETF surges to 1.15 billion! The world's highest IQ: Breaks $3 within 48 hours

XRP Spot ETF Sets a Record of 29 Consecutive Days with Zero Outflows, Accumulating $1.15 Billion in Funds. In December alone, inflows reached $478 million, contrasting with Bitcoin ETF’s $1.1 billion evaporation. Self-proclaimed IQ 276 with the highest global intelligence, Kim predicts a rise to $3 within 48 hours, requiring a surge of 60-70%, which technical analysis shows is highly unlikely. Standard Chartered Bank forecasts $8 by 2026.

29 Days of Zero Outflows in a Row Breaks ETF Records

XRP spot ETF added $8.44 million on the latest trading day, with no fund reversals for 29 consecutive days, an extremely rare occurrence in ETF history. December inflows totaled $478 million, with daily average inflows exceeding $30 million, indicating sustained institutional confidence in XRP. This stable and continuous capital inflow sharply contrasts with the performance of other cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin ETF market cap has evaporated $1.1 billion, Ethereum ETF lost $612 million. Since the launch of XRP and Solana ETFs, Bitcoin ETFs have lost $2.8 billion, often indicating a shift of funds into alternative assets. Overall digital asset funds saw weekly outflows of $446 million, bringing total redemptions since mid-October to $3.2 billion. However, XRP ETF attracted $70.2 million in inflows, making it one of the few assets growing against the trend.

This divergence in capital flows reveals the logic behind institutional investor choices. When the overall market is weak, funds tend to flow into assets with clear catalysts and regulatory certainty. After settling a $125 million lawsuit with the SEC, XRP’s regulatory risk has been significantly reduced, becoming a key factor in attracting institutional capital. In contrast, Bitcoin and Ethereum, despite larger market caps, lack new growth narratives, leading to natural outflows.

The German market’s performance is also noteworthy. Last week, Germany saw $35.7 million in new capital inflows, with December’s total reaching $248 million, suggesting strategic accumulation of funds. This cross-regional institutional adoption broadens the imagination for XRP’s global application. Rising European interest in XRP may relate to Ripple’s technological advantages in cross-border payments, especially within the Eurozone and transatlantic payment scenarios.

Doubts About the Credibility of the 48-Hour Prediction by IQ 276

YoungHoon Kim is often described as having an “IQ of 276,” claiming he will observe XRP reach $3 within 48 hours, but without providing any supporting methods or risk parameters. This prediction requires XRP to rise from the current $1.85 to $3, a 60-70% increase, which is extremely rare without significant catalysts.

Kim’s past record includes failed predictions for Bitcoin and shifting to XRP with a target of $100 within five years. While such extreme optimism can attract attention, it lacks rigorous technical analysis and fundamental support. Analysts believe that, given the current structure, reaching $3 within 48 hours is “highly unlikely.”

Technical analysis shows that resistance exists at $1.92 and $2.00, requiring a key support at $1.77 to maintain bullish confidence. Breaking through $2.50-$2.80 would open the way to $3.00-$3.80, representing previous cycle highs. However, such breakthroughs require time and volume, making short-term achievement difficult.

Three Major Doubts About the IQ 276 Prediction

Lack of Technical Support: Resistance at $1.92 and $2.00 has not been broken; a 60% rise in 48 hours without volume is unlikely.

Historical Prediction Failures: Kim previously failed to predict Bitcoin’s movements and set an extreme $100 target for XRP within five years.

No Catalysts: No major positive news recently; relying solely on ETF inflows is insufficient to support a short-term surge.

(Source: Trading View)

The weekly chart shows XRP in a multi-year compression pattern, similar to the consolidation phase before a 1500% surge in 2017. Analyst Steph notes that the current price movement between $2.00 and $2.50 resembles the 2017 consolidation between $0.20 and $0.25, followed by a parabolic rise to $3.80. If history repeats, XRP has significant upside potential, but the timeframe could be weeks or months, not 48 hours.

Standard Chartered’s $8 Target Based on Institutional Logic

(Source: Standard Chartered Bank)

Compared to Kim’s short-term extreme prediction, analyst Geoffrey Kendrick’s forecast for XRP reaching $8 by 2026 is more credible. This implies a 330% increase. The reasoning rests on three pillars: regulatory clarity after the SEC settlement of $125 million with Ripple, approval of spot ETFs, and potential supply shortages due to demand exceeding liquidity.

Regulatory clarity removes XRP’s biggest uncertainty. The lengthy SEC lawsuit led many exchanges to delist XRP, severely limiting its liquidity and institutional adoption. The settlement signifies XRP’s compliance status in the US, clearing major hurdles for institutional investors.

Approval of spot ETFs provides a convenient investment channel. Institutions can participate via ETFs without directly holding or managing private keys, reducing operational risks and compliance complexities. The 29 consecutive days of inflows demonstrate genuine demand.

Supply shortage logic is based on DeFi lock-up data. Flare Networks data shows that 79.7% of FXRP’s total supply (about $124 million) remains locked in DeFi protocols, indicating XRP holders are actively participating on-chain rather than selling. Despite tough market conditions, user wallets participating in DeFi have increased to 5,699. When large amounts of XRP are locked in DeFi, circulating supply decreases; if ETF inflows continue, supply-demand imbalance could drive prices higher.

However, if the price falls below support at $1.90-$2.00, bullish patterns will invalidate, possibly triggering a correction to $1.50-$1.70. Investors should watch the key support at $1.77, which is the bottom line for maintaining bullish confidence.