XRP News Today: XRP Gains 8 Nasdaq Pathways Post-SEC Ruling, ETF Approval at 95% by Year-End

XRP’s integration with Nasdaq has accelerated, with the asset now securing eight distinct pathways into the exchange’s ecosystem since April 2025, according to NotFinancialAdvice, a prominent XRP community figure [1]. This expansion reflects a strategic effort to align XRP with traditional financial infrastructure, particularly amid evolving regulatory clarity following Ripple’s partial legal victory in its 2023 SEC case. The ruling, which classified XRP as a non-registered security in secondary markets, has spurred institutional interest, leading to a surge in XRP ETF filings and a ~95% approval probability by year-end, as projected by Bloomberg ETF analysts [2].

Key developments include the launch of two XRP futures ETFs—XRPI and XRPT—by Volatility Shares on May 23, offering regulated exposure to XRP’s price performance through futures contracts and linked products [1]. Institutional adoption further accelerated with ZK International (NASDAQ: ZKIN) issuing XRP-linked warrants on May 28, and VivoPower International (NASDAQ: VVPR) allocating $100 million of its $121 million fundraising into XRP via the Flare network on June 3 [1]. Webus International (NASDAQ: WETO) added $300 million to its XRP treasury on June 5, while Trident Digital Tech (NASDAQ: TDTH) announced a $500 million XRP reserve strategy, including staking protocols for yield generation on June 12 [1].

Regulatory milestones also advanced, with XRP’s inclusion in the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index on June 12, placing it alongside major digital assets as a trusted benchmark for institutional settlement and pricing [1]. Concurrently, Nature’s Miracle Holding (NASDAQ: NMHI) secured SEC approval for a $20 million XRP treasury program on June 18, and Worksport joined the trend by allocating XRP to its crypto treasury on June 20 [1]. These moves underscore a broader shift in institutional confidence, driven by XRP’s role as a liquidity bridge for cross-border payments and its alignment with Ripple’s core infrastructure [2].

The potential approval of an XRP spot ETF, mirroring Bitcoin and Ethereum’s structures with insured custodians like Coinbase Custody, could further solidify its mainstream acceptance [3]. Such a product would enable institutional and retail investors to access XRP without custodial risks, leveraging regulated benchmarks for pricing. Analysts estimate $3–$6 billion could flow into XRP funds post-approval, according to Nasdaq estimates [5]. However, the SEC’s focus on finalizing single-asset ETF frameworks before multi-asset products—evidenced by its pause on Bitwise’s index fund conversion—highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny [5].

XRP’s price, currently at $3.09, has lagged despite the bullish momentum, reflecting broader market volatility and cautious sentiment. The asset’s historical high of over $3 in mid-2025, however, signals renewed investor interest aligned with its utility in real-world remittance solutions [2]. Unlike speculative or meme-driven altcoins, XRP’s integration into institutional portfolios and crypto benchmarks positions it as a strategic asset for cross-border transactions, supporting Ripple’s vision of transforming the $700 billion global remittance market [6].

The SEC’s recent engagement—requesting surveillance sharing agreements and public comments on XRP ETF filings—suggests a “when, not if” scenario for approval, provided robust custody and market surveillance protocols are in place [4]. Meanwhile, XRP futures trading authorization by the CFTC and international ETF listings strengthen the case for U.S. spot ETF approval, paralleling the 2025 approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum. If successful, an XRP ETF could set a precedent for non-Bitcoin assets, validating institutional crypto adoption while addressing regulatory concerns [4].

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[1] [Here Are 8 Distinct Ways XRP Has Gained Exposure to the Nasdaq Since April 25] (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/07/25/here-are-8-distinct-ways-xrp-has-gained-exposure-to-the-nasdaq-since-april-25/)

[2] [New Crypto ETFs to Watch in 2025: Top 10 Funds Likely to ...] (https://www.moomoo.com/crypto/XRP-CC)

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