Morning Crypto Update: XRP Leads in ETF Inflows, Strategy's CEO Holds Bitcoin Until 2065, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Nears a Price Surge

As the new week begins, the cryptocurrency market continues to show a peculiar pattern: while funds move in one direction, asset prices seem to develop independently, and major cryptocurrencies appear to be operating in isolated cycles. Bitcoin maintains its base from late November, Ethereum is experiencing a recovery, XRP is fluctuating on the charts despite attracting substantial institutional investments, and Shiba Inu (SHIB) is now established in a low-range structure that appears ready for growth.

Key Takeaways:

XRP: Surprised investors with a 625% inflow advantage over Ethereum, although its price remains low.
Bitcoin: Strategy’s CEO indicates no selling until 2065, with current holdings performing positively.
SHIB: Positioned on the verge of a price increase, needs to maintain support at $0.0000085 for a potential rally.

Bitcoin: Upside potential sits around $94,300, while breakdown support is at $84,400.
XRP: Significant inflows suggest a need for adjustment, even as it remains compressed at $2.15.
Shiba Inu (SHIB): Requires confirmation above $0.00000918, with a crucial support zone at $0.0000080-$0.0000085.

CoinShares revealed one of the week’s most striking developments: XRP-focused investment products attracted $244.7 million in new investments, while Ethereum products garnered only $39.1 million. This staggering 625% difference suggests strong institutional confidence in XRP, indicating that investors have already made their choice, even as market prices reflect uncertainty.

Interestingly, XRP's price chart does not align with this inflow data. While Ethereum gained approximately 3.8%, XRP saw a decline of around 4.8%, even though institutions invested six times more into the asset that experienced a price drop. This discrepancy raises questions about whether it signifies "weak demand" or if investors are preparing for an unanticipated market event.

XRP vs ETH Trading Data Source: TradingView

Historically, such discrepancies do not persist for long. When significant investments accumulate while prices remain low, the market typically adjusts to fill that gap. XRP is known for its potential to rebound quickly when it is re-valued.

Investment flows across the board remained robust, with Bitcoin attracting $352 million and a multi-asset basket gaining $31.8 million. Interestingly, short Bitcoin positions saw an outflow of $18.7 million, indicating that traders are stepping back from bearish speculation.

In an interview, Strategy’s CEO, Phong Le, addressed concerns surrounding the company’s Bitcoin strategy. Le revealed that the plan is to refrain from selling Bitcoin until 2065. Currently holding 650,000 BTC at an average cost of $74,431, the total investment is valued at nearly $60 billion, benefiting from a current positive return of 23.64% despite the recent downturn.

In a recent CNBC segment, Le clarified that MSTR operates as a leveraged Bitcoin proxy rather than a regular software stock, implying that any Bitcoin price movement will significantly impact MSTR’s value. Concerns about dividends raised over the past weeks were dismissed by the revelation that Strategy had pulled in $1.44 billion in just 8.5 days, enough to cover 21+ months of potential payouts, reinforcing the company’s liquidity even in challenging market conditions.

Strategy Bitcoin Holdings _Source:_BitcoinTreasuries

Le also framed any potential Bitcoin sale as a last-resort option, expressing confidence that, unless there is a catastrophic collapse in dollar liquidity or a failure of derivative infrastructure, the company will hold its position. This underlines the 2065 timeline Le established.

Bitcoin's price action supports this long-term view. After a dip near $80,600 in late November, Bitcoin has recovered to the $92,000 range, establishing a more stable structure. The support level remains as long as Bitcoin holds above $89,000.

As for Shiba Inu (SHIB), it has been stuck in a low-price corner for several weeks. However, it is finally establishing a setup that appears promising. SHIB has formed a base between $0.0000080 and $0.0000085, maintaining that level and beginning to create a tighter structure that is responsive to even modest inflows.

Despite the moving averages sitting overhead—the 20-day, 50-day, and distant 200-day averages resting around $0.0000117-$0.0000115—the pressure they exert is easing. SHIB does not need to break through all these barriers immediately; it merely requires a push towards the $0.00000918 level to activate the next segment of its price chart.

SHIB/USD Chart SHIB/USD by TradingView

Realistically, achieving a price increase to delete a zero is feasible as long as Bitcoin maintains its current trading range and investors show interest in higher-volatility assets. Historically, SHIB tends to respond promptly once its price floor stabilizes and liquidity returns to meme-based cryptocurrencies.

Currently, the market regards $0.0000085 as a significant support level. If this price point remains secure, a rally in December is still possible.

Price movements and investment flows have yet to synchronize for this crypto, and such mismatches typically do not last long. The upcoming weeks will determine whether major cryptocurrencies experience a repricing upward or enter another phase of compression, with Bitcoin being central to this decision.