Cryptocurrencies XRP and Dogecoin became the leading gainers in the first week of 2026. This dynamic is driven by inflows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) and a renewed investor interest in riskier assets.

According to the SoSoValue report, XRP-based funds showed a record series of inflows, while Dogecoin-based instruments experienced a sharp increase in activity after a period of stagnation.
Spot ETFs on XRP recorded a total net inflow of $13.59 million as of January 2. As a result, the total assets under management reached $1.37 billion. The positive inflow trend has been ongoing since mid-November of last year, when these financial products were officially launched on the market.
Steady capital inflows indicate the presence of long-term institutional demand. Notably, interest in XRP remains even during periods of volatility, when other cryptocurrency funds faced temporary outflows.
The sector of spot funds on Dogecoin also showed a shift in market trend. After several weeks of low activity, net inflows on January 2 amounted to $2.3 million. This allowed the total assets in DOGE-ETF to increase to $8.34 million. Although in absolute terms, the figures are lower than XRP funds, the current movement signals a significant acceleration compared to December lows.
Market asset quotes show a synchronized movement. The XRP price stabilized above $2 and attempted to rise to the $2.30 level. The strengthening occurred after the asset regained key support zones, reducing selling pressure characteristic of late 2025.