XRP News Today: SEC delays XRP ETF decision until October 2025, XRP drops 7% in a week

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on multiple proposed spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) filings until late October 2025, pushing back what had been expected as a pivotal moment for the altcoin [1]. This procedural extension has not only increased uncertainty in the market but also affected investor sentiment, with XRP experiencing a notable price decline of over 12% in the last 30 days and an additional 7% drop in the past week [2]. The delay comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and a complex evaluation process that includes applications from major asset managers such as Grayscale, WisdomTree, 21Shares, Bitwise, Canary Capital, CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, and potentially REX-Osprey [3].

The extended timeline reflects the SEC’s cautious and methodical approach to cryptocurrency-related ETF proposals, a pattern previously observed with Bitcoin and Ethereum. The agency cited the need for additional time to conduct a thorough review of the filings and to ensure appropriate regulatory alignment [4]. This delay has also tempered the optimism of market participants, many of whom had anticipated a potential approval by mid-October 2025. Analysts had forecasted that the approval of an XRP ETF could lead to up to $8 billion in new inflows from both institutional and retail investors [5].

The regulatory uncertainty has had a tangible impact on market behavior. Institutional investors have been more hesitant to commit large positions ahead of a final decision, leading to a period of consolidation and reduced liquidity [6]. Some market participants have shifted their focus toward early-stage altcoins with perceived higher growth potential in the short term, although the long-term implications of these capital reallocations remain to be seen [7].

The broader regulatory environment for XRP has also been influenced by recent developments in the Ripple legal case, where XRP received a favorable reclassification. This legal shift is viewed as a positive development for the ETF prospects of the asset, but the prolonged waiting period introduced by the SEC continues to cloud near-term market expectations [8]. The extended timeline has also led to increased volatility, with a recent token dump of $470 million further contributing to downward pressure on XRP’s price [9].

The delay underscores the regulatory challenges still facing the cryptocurrency industry and highlights the SEC’s role in shaping the market’s trajectory. While the uncertainty may slow short-term momentum, it also provides an opportunity for the agency to refine its framework and ensure that any approvals are made on a sound and transparent basis. The October 2025 deadline remains a key milestone for XRP and the broader crypto market, with market participants closely watching for any signs of regulatory progress [10].

Source:

[1] AInvest, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-etf-firms-rewrite-rules-win-sec-approval-xrp-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-etf-firms-rewrite-rules-win-sec-approval-xrp-2508/)

[2] Fingerlakes1.com, [https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/08/25/xrp-price-drops-470m-token-dump-etf-delays/](https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/08/25/xrp-price-drops-470m-token-dump-etf-delays/)

[3] MSN, [https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-sec-just-announced-delays-for-an-xrp-etf-and-spot-xrp-funds/ar-AA1KYuMa?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-sec-just-announced-delays-for-an-xrp-etf-and-spot-xrp-funds/ar-AA1KYuMa?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds)

[4] AInvest, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-regulatory-inflection-point-sec-etf-approval-spark-multi-bagger-move-year-2025-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-regulatory-inflection-point-sec-etf-approval-spark-multi-bagger-move-year-2025-2508/)

[5] FXEmpire, [https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/xrp-news-today-etf-delay-clouds-outlook-after-ripple-case-win-btc-sees-flash-crash-1543637](https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/xrp-news-today-etf-delay-clouds-outlook-after-ripple-case-win-btc-sees-flash-crash-1543637)

[7] AOL.com, [https://www.aol.com/1-key-reason-why-xrp-100800083.html](https://www.aol.com/1-key-reason-why-xrp-100800083.html)

[10] Yahoo Finance, [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/etf-filings-hint-broader-crypto-100103973.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/etf-filings-hint-broader-crypto-100103973.html)