Altcoin News: ETF Altseason? Solana and XRP Funds Defy Crypto Sell-Off With Nearly $900M in Inflows

While Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are logging some of their heaviest outflows since launch, Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs are bucking the market rout — attracting nearly $900 million in combined net inflows and signaling rare investor confidence amid widespread risk aversion.According to data from SoSoValue, both the new Solana and XRP spot ETFs have not recorded a single day of outflows since launch, making them standout performers in an otherwise red ETF landscape.Solana and XRP ETFs Pull Nearly $900M as BTC and ETH Funds BleedDespite a brutal sell-off across crypto markets:Solana ETFs have accumulated ~$500 million in net inflowsXRP ETFs have added ~$410 million since launchMeanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs have shed billions during a multi-week outflow streakEther (ETH) ETFs are also recording some of their largest redemptions on recordThis divergence highlights growing investor interest in diversifying beyond the two largest digital assets.XRP ETFs Post Strong Debuts, No Outflow DaysOn Thursday, Bitwise listed its new XRP ETF (ticker: XRP), attracting a strong $105 million inflow on its first trading day.Canary’s XRPC ETF added another $12.8 million the same day, pushing total daily XRP ETF inflows to $118 million.Canary CEO Steven McClurg congratulated Bitwise on the launch, noting that the firms “are rooting for each other” despite direct competition.Canary still holds the record for the largest single-day inflow into any XRP ETF — $243 million on Nov. 14.Solana ETFs Show Similar Strength With Steady InflowsSolana-based ETFs also demonstrated resilience:Daily net inflows ranged from $8.26M to $55.61M this weekNov. 19 marked the strongest inflow dayAll SOL-based ETFs have maintained consistent inflows despite market stressThese flows suggest that institutional and retail ETF buyers are steadily accumulating SOL exposure regardless of near-term price weakness.Underlying Tokens Deep in the Red Despite ETF ConvictionThe strong ETF demand stands in sharp contrast to spot market performance.Solana (SOL)30-day decline: –32.5%7-day decline: –10.9%Current price: ~$122.941-year performance: –52.3%XRP30-day decline: –21.2%7-day decline: –16.6%Current price: ~$1.861-year performance: +49.9%The disconnect indicates that while traders are selling spot tokens under macro pressure, long-term ETF allocators continue buying.Why This Matters: A Shift in ETF Investor PsychologyThe strength of Solana and XRP ETF flows suggests:Growing altcoin institutional appetiteFirst-mover advantage for new ETFs during periods of high volatilityA shift in crypto ETF users toward diversified exposure, not just BTC/ETHIncreased confidence in alternative networks with high throughput and strong use casesDespite the ongoing market downturn — and BTC now hovering around $84,001 — ETF investors appear to be positioning for the next cycle rather than exiting the space entirely.