Nearly a dozen applications for XRP ETFs now sit on the SEC’s desk, with decisions looming in late 2025. Ripple’s CEO didn’t mince words when he predicted these funds would launch in the second half of next year. No surprise there. The crypto world’s been waiting for this since the SEC finally dropped its case against Ripple. About time.
The market’s already reacting. XRP shot up 14% when the SEC news broke, hitting $2.57 and securing its spot as the third-largest cryptocurrency. Polymarket odds for approval? A whopping 86%. Investors aren’t just optimistic—they’re practically counting the money.
Investors aren’t just throwing cash at XRP—they’re betting on a regulatory revolution that’s already sending prices skyward.
Big players are all in. Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, ProShares—they’re not exactly small potatoes. Nine companies filed applications covering everything from spot pricing to leveraged strategies. Wall Street’s finally admitting crypto might be legitimate. Shocking.
The regulatory landscape is shifting. Fast. The SEC’s suddenly dropping cases against Coinbase, Kraken, and others. Turns out, the Trump administration has different priorities. Less “enforcement at all costs,” more actual guidelines. What a concept.
JPMorgan thinks these ETFs could attract $8 billion in their first year. Northstake is more conservative, projecting $800 million in the first week alone. Either way, it’s serious cash flowing into XRP.
These funds won’t exist in a vacuum. They’ll compete directly with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, but XRP’s cross-border payment technology gives it a unique selling point. Expect fee wars as providers fight for market share. The ETFs would provide regulated exposure to XRP without requiring direct ownership of the cryptocurrency. Unlike traditional financial systems, these ETFs will operate on smart contracts that automatically execute trades without intermediaries.
The implications stretch beyond just XRP. Approval could open floodgates for other altcoin ETFs and legitimize Ripple’s technology in global finance. It’s a potential watershed moment for crypto regulation. Following the landmark ruling that XRP is not a security on public exchanges, institutional confidence has surged dramatically.
