XRP News Today: SEC Delays XRP ETF Decision to October 2025 Amid Multiple Filings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on the WisdomTree XRP spot exchange-traded fund, pushing the deadline to October 24, 2025 [1]. This extension comes amid a broader review of multiple XRP ETF applications and reflects the SEC’s ongoing effort to balance regulatory scrutiny with the rapid pace of industry developments [2]. The WisdomTree XRP Trust was the first to file for a U.S. spot XRP ETF in May, and since then, several other firms have submitted or revised their applications [3]. The SEC, under U.S. securities law, has up to 240 days to approve or reject an ETF, but has been working to shorten this timeframe in recent months [2].

The decision to delay was announced on August 25, 2025 [1], and follows recent updates to ETF filings by multiple XRP-focused issuers. Bloomberg ETF expert James Sayffert described these revisions as a “good sign,” suggesting they may improve the prospects for approval [1]. The move has been interpreted by some analysts as an indication that the SEC is still carefully evaluating the legal and market implications of approving a spot XRP ETF, rather than a definitive rejection of the proposal [1].

This delay is not limited to WisdomTree. On August 22, 2025, it was reported that the SEC has postponed rulings on five XRP ETF proposals, including those from Grayscale, Bitwise, and others [4]. These simultaneous filings and amendments represent a coordinated industry effort to push for regulatory clarity and market access, similar to the path taken in the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier in 2025 [3]. The strategy has been widely viewed as a strategic attempt to apply pressure on the SEC to respond to growing demand for XRP-based investment products [3].

The impact of the delay on XRP’s price has been mixed. In the 30 days prior to the announcement, XRP had declined more than 12%, falling from $3.3 to below $3 [5]. Analysts have suggested that the price pullback could present a favorable entry point for investors, especially if the ETF is approved in October [5]. Some forecasts, such as those from Happy Coin News, predict a significant price increase by year-end if the SEC approves the ETF, driven by heightened institutional interest and improved liquidity [6]. Conversely, if the ETF is delayed or rejected, XRP is expected to continue trading in line with broader market trends, with year-end prices projected between $4.50 and $5 [7].

The SEC’s handling of XRP ETF applications has drawn comparisons to its previous approach with Bitcoin ETFs, where repeated delays preceded a wave of approvals. As the deadline for a decision moves further into October, investors and market participants remain closely watching for any signals that may indicate the direction of regulatory policy on XRP-based investment vehicles [3].

Source:

[1] Crypto News, https://crypto.news/xrp-news-sec-delays-decision-on-wisdomtree-etf/

[2] AInvest, https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-sec-pushes-xrp-etf-decision-october-2025-regulatory-activity-surge-2508/

[3] FinanceFeeds, https://financefeeds.com/grayscale-bitwise-and-others-file-for-spot-xrp-etfs-amid-sec-delays/

[4] MSN, http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/buy-this-new-altcoin-as-the-sec-delays-making-a-decision-on-five-different-ripple-xrp-etf-proposals/ar-AA1KWf9M

[5] Crypto Economy, https://crypto-economy.com/xrp-price-dips-analysts-say-its-the-perfect-entry-point-for-magacoin-finance-presale/

[6] Happy Coin News, https://happycoin.club/en/chatgpt-5-sprognoziroval-czenu-xrp-na-konecz-v-sluchae-odobreniya-etf/

[7] Finbold, https://finbold.com/chatgpt-5-sets-xrp-price-for-end-of-2025-if-sec-approves-spot-etf-in-october/