XRP News Today: Regulators Could Fast-Track XRP ETFs by September 20th, Sparking Bullish Hope

XRP price remains under close scrutiny as the possibility of Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approvals by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gains momentum. With XRP trading above the critical 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $2.76, bulls are anticipating a breakout beyond the $3.00 psychological level, potentially leading to a rally toward its historical high of $3.66. Analysts are increasingly optimistic, citing the potential for fast-tracked ETF approvals under new listing criteria proposed by major exchanges including Cboe’s BZX, NASDAQ, and NYSE Arca [1].

The proposed rule change seeks to streamline the ETF approval process, historically burdened by delays reaching up to 240 days. Under the new three-condition criteria, XRP is expected to meet the requirements for fast-tracking by September 20, as it will have been listed on a designated contract market for six months. The criteria include trading on an Intermarket Surveillance Group (ISG) member, underlying a futures contract traded for at least six months, and an ETF design with at least 40% exposure to the commodity [1]. This would significantly increase the chances of XRP ETF approvals, providing a substantial tailwind for institutional and retail investors [2].

Market sentiment is further bolstered by recent data suggesting an 87% probability of XRP ETF approval by the end of the year, according to market participants. This is attributed to the growing inflow of capital into existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which have seen combined inflows exceeding $67 billion. The potential introduction of XRP ETFs could trigger a similar demand surge, particularly with existing XRP-related products already attracting significant assets under management [2]. For instance, the CME XRP Futures contract surpassed $1 billion in open interest within weeks of launch, signaling robust institutional interest [2].

From a technical standpoint, XRP price has formed a falling wedge pattern, typically a precursor to a strong breakout. The token has also found support at the 100-day EMA, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggesting a possible bullish reversal. However, caution is advised due to the bearish signal from the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator, which has maintained a sell signal since mid-July. A breakdown below the 100-day EMA could trigger a decline toward the 200-day EMA at $2.51, emphasizing the need for disciplined risk management [1].

Legal clarity is another key factor influencing XRP’s outlook. A court ruling on July 14, 2023, determined that XRP is not a security for retail investors purchasing it on exchanges, but it is for institutional investors. This distinction has implications for Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC and could provide a partial legal precedent for other digital assets. While the ruling does not fully resolve the broader regulatory uncertainty, it offers a degree of clarity that could support XRP’s legitimacy in the market [1]. Ripple’s recent product launches, including the Ripple USD stablecoin and partnerships like the Gemini XRP credit card, also aim to drive adoption and usage of the XRP blockchain [4].

Despite these positive developments, XRP remains correlated with Bitcoin, sharing an 87% correlation over the past 12 months. Institutional inflows into XRP have totaled $1.2 billion since the beginning of 2025, though this is still lower than Bitcoin and Ethereum. A major price rally in XRP is likely to be contingent on Bitcoin’s performance, as the latter accounts for nearly 58% of the entire crypto market capitalization. Analysts suggest that unless Bitcoin experiences a significant year-end rally above $120,000, XRP is unlikely to see a substantial decoupling from the broader market trend [4].

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[1] What to expect from XRP price if the SEC green-lights ETFs (https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ripple-price-forecast-how-the-sec-could-fast-track-approval-of-xrp-etfs-202509021715)

[2] What's next for XRP price as ETF approval chances hit 87%? (https://crypto.news/whats-next-for-xrp-price-as-etf-approval-chances-hit-87)

[3] SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK (https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-predictions-9-1-spx-dxy-btc-eth-xrp-bnb-sol-doge-ada-link)

[4] XRP Is Down 25% Since July. Is a Rebound on the Horizon? (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-8-1087799-20250902)