XRP News Today: Institutional Capital to Pour $300 Billion Into Crypto Amid ETF Approval Boon

A 300-billion-dollar fund manager has projected a transformative surge in institutional capital flowing into the cryptocurrency market over the next 12 months. Mark Yusko, CEO of Morgan Creek Capital Management, forecasts that approximately $300 billion will enter Bitcoin and digital assets, representing 1% of $30 trillion in institutional capital. This potential inflow, he argues, would significantly surpass the total amount that has historically flowed into Bitcoin over the past 15 years [1].

Yusko attributes this anticipated shift to the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., which he views as a critical on-ramp for institutional investors who have previously been deterred by custody and regulatory uncertainties. With these regulatory hurdles potentially cleared, Yusko anticipates a substantial reallocation of baby boomer wealth through retirement accounts and ETFs into digital assets. He also noted that early ETF uptake has already funneled about 10% of the expected inflow into crypto [1].

The potential implications of such an institutional shift are profound. If Yusko’s forecast materializes, the global crypto market capitalization could expand to around $6 trillion—a near doubling from mid-2023 levels. This would signify a structural reclassification of crypto from a speculative asset to a core component of institutional portfolios [1].

While Yusko’s estimate is ambitious, other market observers also see meaningful momentum. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas offers a more conservative projection of billions in inflows, yet even this lower-end estimate reflects a significant shift in market dynamics once regulatory clarity is achieved [1]. Yusko sees spot ETFs as the key enabler of this transition, providing institutional investors with regulated access and custody solutions that have previously been lacking.

Among the digital assets likely to benefit are Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), which have historically attracted the most institutional interest. However, Yusko also highlighted altcoins such as XRP, SOL, ADA, and SHIB as potential beneficiaries of the broader institutional wave. This aligns with industry expectations that ETF-driven liquidity expansion could enhance the value and adoption of a wide range of crypto assets [1].

Despite short-term volatility—such as a 6% drop in Solana (SOL) and XRP falling below $3—long-term fundamentals for these projects remain strong. XRP, for example, has been defended by pro-crypto attorney Bill Morgan, who emphasized its use cases in treasury management and payments [3]. Analysts have also flagged potential liquidity challenges for XRP above $5, highlighting the need for stable, large-scale inflows to support price action [4].

The anticipated capital influx is expected to influence the broader crypto ecosystem. Ethereum, currently trading at $3,472, has drawn attention from analysts who project a potential rise to $13,000 by late 2025, assuming a bearish correction is followed by a strong recovery [5]. Dogecoin (DOGE) is also seen as a high-potential altcoin, with some analysts forecasting a 3x to 5x increase in its value [6].

Smaller tokens like Pepeto and Ruvi AI are also gaining traction through presale activity and utility-driven models. Pepeto’s presale has raised over $5.8 million, supported by a hybrid of meme appeal and practical features such as gasless trading and staking rewards [7]. Meanwhile, Ruvi AI has attracted institutional interest following its listing on CoinMarketCap, with comparisons being drawn to Ethereum for its AI-driven use cases [8].

In summary, Mark Yusko’s forecast of a $300 billion institutional inflow into crypto over the next 12 months signals a potential inflection point for the industry. If the anticipated regulatory clarity and ETF approvals materialize, this shift could redefine market structure, enhance token valuations, and bring a new level of legitimacy to digital assets. While short-term volatility and liquidity issues remain, the long-term potential is supported by a convergence of regulatory progress, institutional adoption, and broader market revaluation [1].

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[1] Trillions Are Coming: $300 Billion Fund Manager Predicts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, SHIB Rocket in 12 Months, August 3, 2025, (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/trillions-coming-300-billion-fund-manager-predicts-btc-eth-xrp-sol-ada-shib-rocket-12-months)

[2] Solana SOL and Ripple XRP Show Weakness! Investors Flocking to Remittix RTX Ahead of Beta Wallet Launch, August 3, 2025, (https://coincentral.com/solana-sol-and-ripple-xrp-show-weakness-investors-flocking-to-remittix-rtx-ahead-of-beta-wallet-launch/)

[3] Pro-Ripple Analyst Shuts Down the "XRP Has No Utility" Argument, August 3, 2025, (https://www.coindesk.com/pro-ripple-analyst-shuts-down-the-xrp-has-no-utility-argument)

[4] Liquidity Black Hole Awaits Ripple’s XRP Above $5 as Analyst Predicts Strong Breakout Scenario, August 3, 2025, (https://coingape.com/liquidity-black-hole-awaiting-xrp-above-5/)

[5] Analyst Makes Bold Ethereum Forecast, Targets $13,000 as an Attainable ETH Price in Q4 2025, August 3, 2025, (https://coinjournal.net/analyst-makes-bold-ethereum-forecast-targets-13000-as-an-attainable-eth-price-in-q4-2025/)

[6] Dogecoin’s 3x-5x Potential Unveiled as Analyst Highlights DOGE’s “Most Opportunity” Among Altcoins, August 3, 2025, (https://cointelegraph.com/dogecoin-3x-5x-potential-unveiled-as-analyst-highlights-doges-most-opportunity)

[7] Shiba Whale Surge Spurs Pepeto Presale Uptick as Meme Coin Hype Returns, August 3, 2025, (https://coinmarketcap.com/shiba-whale-surge-spurs-pepeto-presale-uptick/)

[8] SOL Gets Outperformed, Ruvi AI (RUVI) Holders Eye 13,200% as CoinMarketCap Listing Draws Institutional Attention, August 3, 2025, (https://coinmarketcap.com/sol-gets-outperformed-ruvi-ai-holders-eye-13200-as-cmc-listing-draws-institutional-attention/)