XRP News Today: SEC's XRP ETF Delays and Market Fear Drive Altcoin Accumulation Surge

Ethereum ETF demand has shown mixed signals in recent weeks, with outflows and inflows reflecting broader market volatility and regulatory developments. On October 10, 2025, Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of $175 million, marking the first such outflow after an eight-day inflow streak The Market Periodical^[1]. This followed a $8.7 million outflow on October 9, signaling caution among investors amid macroeconomic uncertainties, including U.S.-China trade tensions and the potential for a 100% tariff on Chinese imports The Market Periodical^[1]. Conversely, Ethereum ETFs also saw inflows of $621 million in early October, with the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) leading the charge Bitcoinsistemi^[4]. These contrasting trends highlight the sector's sensitivity to both institutional behavior and regulatory clarity.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accelerated its review of XRP ETF applications, with multiple firms-including Bitwise, Grayscale, and WisdomTree-submitting amended S-1 registration statements by October 10 The Market Periodical^[1]. These amendments, typically a precursor to approval, position XRP ETFs for potential approval by late October 2025. If approved, these funds could attract billions in institutional capital, bolstering XRP's liquidity and price The Market Periodical^[1]. However, delays persist due to the U.S. government shutdown, which has limited SEC staffing and paused reviews for approximately 90 ETF filings . Analysts note that XRP's price remains volatile, having dropped 12.6% in 24 hours amid broader crypto market liquidations The Market Periodical^[1].

Amid this backdrop, Cardano (ADA) and XRP have been identified as top altcoins to accumulate during periods of market fear. ADA has seen significant whale accumulation, with large holders adding over 70 million ADA in the past week Bitcoinsistemi^[4]. At $0.84–$0.86, ADA's price is supported by its Hydra scaling upgrade and institutional interest, with analysts projecting gains of 14–18% if market conditions stabilize Bitcoinsistemi^[4]. XRP, trading at $2.72–$3.04, faces technical resistance but remains a focal point for ETF-related speculation. Whale activity and blockchain data indicate readiness for a post-ETF rally, with price targets of $4.00–$4.50 by November if regulatory hurdles are cleared Bitcoinsistemi^[4].

Market sentiment, as measured by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, has fluctuated between "extreme fear" (24) and "fear" (38) in early October, reflecting heightened uncertainty Decrypt^[2]. Despite this, Ethereum's structural advantages-such as staking yields (3–6%), deflationary supply dynamics, and regulatory alignment via in-kind ETF mechanisms-remain compelling for long-term investors The Currency Analytics^[3]. However, short-term challenges persist, including macroeconomic headwinds and Bitcoin's resurgence as a macro hedge asset The Currency Analytics^[3].

Technical analysis suggests Ethereum could test $4,550 as a key resistance level, with a break above this threshold potentially reigniting ETF-driven momentum The Currency Analytics^[3]. For XRP, Santiment's retail fear index-a contrarian indicator-hit its highest level since March 2025, historically aligning with price bottoms Coin Edition^[6]. Analysts caution that while XRP's MACD indicators show bullish momentum, legal uncertainties and exchange supply spikes (reaching yearly highs on Binance and Bitfinex) remain near-term risks Coin Edition^[6].

Institutional adoption of XRP ETFs could catalyze a shift in capital allocation, with JPMorgan estimating potential inflows of $8–$20 billion in the first year post-approval Bitcoinsistemi^[4]. Meanwhile, ADA's resilience amid outflows and its focus on scalability position it as a candidate for sustained institutional interest. Both assets, however, face competition from newer DeFi-native tokens like Mutuum Finance (MUTM), which are gaining traction for their lending mechanics and yield generation models Invezz^[5].

The Ethereum ETF landscape remains a critical barometer for crypto market adoption, with $48.7 billion in year-to-date inflows as of October 2025 Decrypt^[2]. While short-term volatility persists, structural factors-including regulatory progress, technological upgrades, and institutional-grade infrastructure-suggest a long-term bull case for Ethereum and selected altcoins.