Crypto exchange Bitrue reported a surge in XRP trading activity, citing a jump in retail spot buying and steady ETF inflows. In a statement, the exchange reported a sharp surge in spot buying over Feb 23–24, even as broader crypto markets remain choppy. Bitrue argues the pickup in demand, paired with what it calls steady ETF inflows, could set the stage for a tighter XRP supply and a stronger second quarter. Retail buying leads the move Bitrue said XRP spot purchase volumes from retail customers jumped 212% over the Feb 23–24 window, with buying activity running at more than twice the sell side.