XRP News Today: XRP ETF Hopes Rekindled as Ripple CEO Highlights Pending SEC Applications

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s 2024 remarks on XRP ETFs, recorded during DC Fintech Week and resurfaced in August 2025, have reignited discussions around the potential approval of XRP-based exchange-traded funds. Garlinghouse highlighted that two to three XRP ETF applications were already under review by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at the time of the original interview. He emphasized the inevitability of such products, predicting that the ETF market would expand beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially including “basket” ETFs that hold multiple tokens. These developments, he noted, could create additional demand for XRP and other digital assets [1].

The reemergence of these comments coincided with renewed speculation about which firms might be behind the XRP ETF filings. The account Crypto X AiMan listed several names, including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, WisdomTree, CoinShares, VanEck, Fidelity, Ark Invest, and Franklin Templeton. BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers in the world, was also mentioned, though no official filing had been confirmed as of press time. Ripple executives and BlackRock representatives had previously appeared at the same industry events, fueling speculation about a potential collaboration [2].

Market analysts noted that ETF speculation has historically influenced XRP’s price. While institutional interest in XRP-linked products suggests growing confidence in the token, actual price movements depend on regulatory approvals and investor demand post-launch. As of August 2025, multiple XRP ETF applications remained pending with the SEC, which had a history of extending review periods for token-linked products, citing the need for further analysis on market impact and investor protection [3].

Legal experts highlighted the uncertainty surrounding approval timelines, particularly for ETFs involving tokens outside Bitcoin and Ethereum. They also noted that political and regulatory priorities under the current administration could affect the pace of decisions. Garlinghouse’s 2024 comments reflected Ripple’s expectation that XRP would eventually be included in ETFs, but the realization of that expectation would depend on the SEC’s rulings and broader market conditions in 2025.

At press time, the XRP price was more influenced by regulatory developments than by technical indicators. Analysts suggested that sustained institutional demand for token-linked ETFs could set new benchmarks for market growth. However, the lack of confirmed approval dates kept the impact on XRP’s trading volume and valuation largely speculative [4].

Garlinghouse’s remarks and the resurfaced interest in XRP ETFs underscore the broader industry effort to increase institutional access to digital assets. While Bitcoin ETFs had already demonstrated strong adoption, similar products for other tokens remained in the proposal stage. The outcome of the regulatory process for XRP ETFs will likely shape investor sentiment and market dynamics in the coming months.

Sources:

[1] XRP Price Outlook As Ripple CEO’s ETF Comments Resurface (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689fdcb2759b241981137f89/)

[2] Ripple CEO Predicts XRP ETFs Are Inevitable (https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/08/15/xrp-price-outlook-as-ripple-ceos-etf-comments-resurface/)

[3] XRP ETF Launch Is Inevitable: Ripple CEO Predicts (https://bitcoinist.com/xrp-etf-launch-is-inevitable/)

[4] HOLD News Today | Latest EARN Updates (https://www.bitget.com/price/hold/news)