XRP News Today: Ripple Legal Win Boosts XRP ETF Approval Odds Over 95%

The recent resolution of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-Ripple legal dispute has significantly enhanced the likelihood of a spot XRP ETF being approved. With Ripple emerging victorious in the landmark case, the regulatory pathway for XRP-based investment products has become more defined. Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, has asserted that XRP ETFs could outperform Ethereum ETFs in market performance, based on three key factors: return dynamics, market leadership, and community engagement [1].

One of McClurg’s primary arguments is the structural advantage of XRP ETFs. Unlike Ethereum, which offers direct staking rewards of 2–3% to its holders, XRP does not provide such yields. However, this distinction means investors who opt for XRP ETFs are not forgoing staking income, which can be a deterrent for Ethereum ETFs. The absence of a direct yield for XRP may make the ETF more attractive for those who prefer to hold the asset through an ETF structure without compromising potential returns elsewhere [1].

McClurg also highlighted XRP’s leadership in blockchain-based financial services. He noted that the asset is widely adopted in cross-border payments, remittances, and corporate transactions, and compared its role to Bitcoin’s as a store of value. XRP’s dominance in real-world financial use cases, particularly in fast and efficient transactions, gives it an edge in terms of market leadership [1].

The third factor is the strength and engagement of the XRP community. McClurg stated that both individual and institutional investors are showing significant interest in XRP, which could lead to substantial inflows into any new XRP ETF. He estimated that a newly launched XRP ETF could attract up to $5 billion in inflows within the first month, potentially outperforming Ethereum ETFs in the same timeframe [1].

Canary Capital has already submitted an application for an XRP ETF and is confident about its approval before the end of 2025. The recent SEC ruling has increased the probability of XRP ETF approval, with prediction market Polymarket users estimating the likelihood at over 80%. Bloomberg analysts have raised this estimate to 95%. Moreover, futures-based XRP ETFs have already drawn over $1 billion in inflows, indicating strong institutional interest [1].

Global interest in XRP ETFs is also surging. Google Trends data shows a 733% increase in search volume for XRP ETFs in the past month, with the highest interest observed in Canada, the U.S., South Korea, Singapore, and Israel [1].

Source: [1] Ambitious Statements from the Famous CEO! This Altcoin Could Even Outperform Ethereum for Three Reasons! (https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/ambitious-statements-from-the-famous-ceo-this-altcoin-could-even-outperform-ethereum-for-three-reasons/)