The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to make pivotal decisions on multiple spot
exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in October 2025, marking a potential turning point for the cryptocurrency. Around 11 XRP ETF proposals are under review, with final decisions expected between October 18 and December 12, 2025. Analysts, including Dom Kwok of EasyA, suggest that approval could unlock billions in institutional inflows, potentially surpassing and in market impact .
The regulatory momentum for XRP ETFs has accelerated as the SEC moves to finalize amendments for several applications. This comes amid a backdrop of Ethereum ETFs experiencing outflows, with $175 million in net outflows recorded on October 10, 2025, as investors shifted focus to XRP . The SEC's fast-tracked process has drawn comparisons to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approvals, with analysts viewing the amendments as a positive sign of potential clearance.
Key players in the XRP ETF space include Grayscale, 21Shares, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton, each with distinct timelines for final SEC decisions. For example, Grayscale's XRP ETF has a final decision date of October 18, 2025, while 21Shares faces a deadline on October 19 . The ProShares Ultra XRP ETF, the only approved application so far, launched in July 2025, offering leveraged exposure to XRP futures. Market observers predict that a successful approval wave could drive XRP's price higher, with some models projecting $50–$100 per token by 2035 if ETFs catalyze sustained institutional demand .
The regulatory landscape has evolved with the SEC's adoption of generic listing standards for commodity-based trust shares, streamlining the approval process. This shift has reduced timelines from up to 240 days to 60–75 days for qualifying products . However, challenges remain, including custody risks and liquidity concerns. Over 70% of proposed ETF assets would flow through Coinbase Custody, raising alarms about single-point vulnerabilities .
Market reactions to the ETF developments have been mixed. While XRP has faced short-term volatility, with a 12.6% price drop in 24 hours, analysts argue that long-term catalysts outweigh immediate fluctuations . The introduction of regulated ETFs could institutionalize XRP, enabling access for pension funds and asset managers. Bloomberg's James Seyffart estimates first-year inflows could reach $3–$11 billion, depending on macroeconomic conditions and regulatory clarity .
October 2025 has emerged as a critical month for XRP, with six ETF decisions clustered between October 18 and October 25 . A favorable outcome would
only validate XRP's status as a commodity but also signal broader acceptance of altcoins in regulated markets. However, risks persist, including potential delays due to SEC staffing issues and geopolitical factors like Trump's proposed tariffs on Chinese imports, which have dampened risk appetite .The approval of XRP ETFs could reshape market dynamics, reducing volatility through structural demand and increasing liquidity. Historical parallels with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF launches suggest initial price surges followed by consolidation, but sustained inflows could drive XRP's market capitalization toward $3–$6 trillion by 2035 . For now, investors are closely monitoring the SEC's decisions, with October's outcomes likely to determine XRP's trajectory in the coming years.
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