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US-listed crypto ETFs outside Bitcoin and Ethereum drew nearly $90 million last week as a sharp rally pulled institutional capital into XRP, Solana, Chainlink and Hyperliquid products. XRP led the group with $39.78 million in net inflows for the week ended Aug. 21, its strongest haul since the week ended May 15. Solana funds added $28.34 million, Chainlink took $13.35 million, and Hyperliquid products pulled in $3.89 million.
Why it matters
The headline $90 million is small next to the $2.61 billion Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs absorbed during the same week, their best week of 2026 and the strongest combined haul since October 2025. But the breadth is the story. XRP logged its sixth consecutive positive week, Solana extended a run to eight straight, and Chainlink posted its largest weekly intake since launch. Institutional capital is moving past the BTC-ETH duopoly into tokens that spent months on the sideline, with Trump adding a regulatory tailwind on the policy side.
Market impact
XRP jumped roughly 50% from below $1 to a high of $1.60 before easing to $1.49. Solana briefly reclaimed $100 for the first time since February, then slipped back to around $93. Chainlink gained about 22% to touch $12 for the first time since January, while Hyperliquid's HYPE hit a record of about $82 after President Trump's Aug. 19 White House meeting signalled a policy path for the venue to operate in the US. Smaller vehicles stayed positive but modest: Avalanche took $1.3M, Hedera $848K, and Dogecoin ETFs added $654,416. The combined tape is the broadest institutional participation the rally has produced so far.
Frequently asked questions
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How much did US-listed altcoin ETFs pull in last week?
Nearly $90 million in net inflows for the week ended Aug. 21, led by XRP at $39.78M and Solana at $28.34M.
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Which altcoin ETFs saw the biggest inflows?
XRP products led with $39.78M, followed by Solana at $28.34M, Chainlink at $13.35M, and Hyperliquid at $3.89M.
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How do altcoin ETF flows compare to Bitcoin and Ethereum?
Bitcoin ETFs absorbed $1.92B and Ethereum ETFs added $697M, totaling $2.61B for the week, their strongest combined haul since October 2025 and the best week of 2026.
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What policy catalyst lifted Hyperliquid flows?
President Trump's Aug. 19 White House meeting with crypto executives highlighted efforts to establish a legal route for Hyperliquid to operate in the US.
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How did the altcoin tokens perform during the week?
XRP climbed roughly 50% to a high of $1.60, Solana briefly reclaimed $100 for the first time since February, Chainlink touched $12, and HYPE hit a record of about $82.
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