XRP Overtakes BNB as No. 3 Crypto After $13.6M ETF-Fueled Rally
XRP climbed past BNB to claim the No. 3 market spot on Jan. 3, 2026, propelled by a renewed price rally and $13.6 million of fresh inflows into XRP ETFs. The surge pushed XRP’s market capitalization narrowly ahead of Binance’s token, marking one of the more notable shifts in the top-tier crypto rankings this year.
The ETF inflows underscore renewed investor interest in XRP and suggest that ETF channels remain an important driver of short-term momentum. Traders and funds will be watching ongoing flows and price action closely, as rankings among leading tokens can change quickly and volatility remains elevated. BNB holders and Binance-watchers will likely monitor the fallout, but the broader takeaway is that ETF demand is again reshaping market dynamics.