The next event, which could have a major impact on the crypto market, is gaining momentum. This is the 2025 US Spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
On multi-tiered forecasting sites, speculators are currently betting that ETFs could receive 90% approval by the end of the year.
This means a 19% increase over the initial odds, meaning increased confidence among investors. Bitcoin and Ethereum-based ETFs currently control a significant share of the market, but XRP’s progress on ETF status could provide decent competition.
With ETF approval, XRP will be available on traditional stock exchanges, just like any security, without the need for holders to directly manage crypto wallets. This simplifies access for retail investors and allows for an institutional capital inflow that avoids direct exposure to crypto.
At one point, the forecast hovered at around 70%, but now it has skyrocketed to 90%, with trading volumes exceeding $95,000. These numbers reflect real-time investor sentiment, often responding to news, legal development, or insider optimism.
SEC delay adds tension
Why is this important? If you are a trader, that means an increased volatility in XRP’s price and potentially greater movement as the approval date approaches. For long-term investors, ETFs have been able to drive demand for XRP, increasing liquidity and price stability.
The combination of these two factors helps attract larger players, such as hedge funds and asset managers, to digital assets. This shift in sentiment also indicates a broader shift in crypto into regulated financial products.
If approved, marks the turning point of Altcoins not only Ripple but also generally entering ETF territory. If the market forecasts are correct, traders may want to start planning now.
The coming months are important to stay ahead of what could be one of the most important crypto events of the year.
Meanwhile, it is worth noting that earlier this week, the US SEC announced a 35-day delay in its decision to approve or disapprove the proposed Spot XRP submission by top asset manager Franklin Templeton. Instead, we opened a comment period for Solana ETF, proposed by the same company as this ETF.
The US approval of the spot XRP ETF is still behind, but the 3IQ XRP ETF launched on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
