Short Interest in Xrp Etf (NASDAQ:XRPI) Rises By 162.2%

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

Key Headlines Impacting Xrp Etf

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

• Positive Sentiment: Senate markup and policy momentum are being cited as drivers of ETF demand, which could increase inflows into XRPI if lawmakers advance clearer rules. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several pieces argue potential regulatory or Treasury initiatives (including a Ripple Treasury launch scenario) could drive a substantial XRP price recovery — positive for XRPI flows if sentiment translates to higher demand. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting new laws or policy changes that could “send XRP soaring” may fuel retail interest and ETF inflows if legislative moves look likely. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Articles promoting potential high-yield use cases tied to XRP and the ETF listing (claims of sizeable daily earnings) could drive speculative retail flows into XRPI even if the underlying claims are promotional. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Explanatory coverage on what an XRP ETF listing could mean for buyers provides context for long-term demand but is informational rather than a near-term catalyst. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple market reports show XRP price weakness (falling below $2.00), signaling spot market pressure that can limit ETF upside until a sustained price recovery occurs. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Real-time crypto price summaries note XRP slipping under $2 amid broader market moves — negative for short-term ETF performance if outflows or low net inflows persist. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in XRPI jumped ~162% in January to 431,231 shares (3.4% of float). Rising short activity increases downside pressure and could accelerate moves lower if sentiment deteriorates. (Short data entry)
• Negative Sentiment: On-chain/market commentary suggests some large holders (“whales”) are reallocating to alternative projects, which could reduce buying support for XRP and by extension lower ETF demand. Article Title

Xrp Etf Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ XRPI opened at $11.02 on Thursday. Xrp Etf has a 52 week low of $10.44 and a 52 week high of $23.53. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $11.70 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $15.39.

Xrp Etf Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 22nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 21st were given a $0.0263 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. This is an increase from Xrp Etf’s previous monthly dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, January 21st.

Institutional Trading of Xrp Etf

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